Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead shipping, receiving, material handling, and inventory control within a defense and aerospace manufacturing environment. This role ensures that materials flow efficiently and accurately from receiving through production and final shipment while maintaining strict inventory accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The Warehouse Manager plays a critical role in supporting production schedules, maintaining traceability, and improving material flow across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Shipping & Receiving Operations

• Lead daily shipping and receiving operations
• Ensure on-time shipment of customer orders and internal transfers
• Manage inbound material inspection coordination and documentation
• Maintain compliance with packaging, labeling, and export requirements

Materials Management & Production Support

• Ensure materials are available and staged to support production schedules
• Coordinate material movement between stockroom, WIP, and production areas
• Collaborate closely with Production Planning and Supply Chain teams
• Support kitting, staging, and material presentation improvements

Inventory Control & Cycle Counting

• Own inventory accuracy and warehouse organization
• Implement and lead cycle count programs and annual physical inventory
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Maintain lot traceability and material control processes

Warehouse Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Supervise warehouse team and daily activities
• Establish safe, efficient material flow and storage practices
• Identify and implement process improvements and lean initiatives
• Maintain KPI tracking for inventory accuracy, shipping performance, and productivity

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain proper handling and storage of materials
• Support audit readiness and documentation requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of warehouse and inventory management
• Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments
• Experience with cycle counts and inventory accuracy programs
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
• Leadership and team development skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing
• Lean / continuous improvement exposure
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain
• Experience with lot traceability or controlled materials

Education & Experience

Preferred:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s in:- Supply Chain- Logistics
  • Operations
  • Business
  • Or related field

Experience:

• 5+ years warehouse/materials experience
• 2+ years supervisory experience

Work Environment

• Daily presence in warehouse and production areas
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Compliance with safety and regulatory requirements

You should be proficient in:

• Shipping/Receiving
• Warehouse Experience
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Basic Computer Skills

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