Warehouse Manager, WMS & Union Operations
Overview
Own warehouse operations at scale in Portland, directing daily activities to ensure accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of materials. Balance hands-on logistics with people management for a unionized workforce and a modern WMS. Collaborate with the Director of Operations to resolve daily challenges and drive consistent order fulfillment. This role stands out by combining operational rigor with strong human capital leadership and safety culture.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build and maintain standard operating procedures for inbound and outbound shipments and inventory accuracy using a WMS
- 2Lead daily processes to meet on-time fulfillment targets and partner with the Director of Operations to resolve issues
- 3Spearhead human capital management including staffing, performance management, compensation where needed, and training to promote a positive employee relations culture
- 4Enforce Teamster contract compliance and manage confidential salary information with discretion
- 5Oversee safety practices and housekeeping as a core value across the warehouse team
- 6Monitor expenses and manage budgets, repair work orders, and equipment requisitions to optimize capital use
- 7Coordinate scheduling, freight tracking, and carrier resolution to minimize delays
- 8Drive inventory control from receipt to storage and shipping, leveraging WMS and Vendor Managed Inventory
- 9Support sales by delivering responsive service and handling service failures and customer concerns
- 10Engage in cross-functional collaboration to continuously improve operations and customer satisfaction
Requirements7
- 1Bachelor's Degree preferred or relevant work experience in lieu of degree
- 23 to 5 years supervisory experience with proven personnel support in a warehouse environment
- 3Experience with distribution center operations and a willingness to manage a unionized workforce
- 4Strong communication skills with the ability to model Active Listening and present effectively in groups and one-on-one
- 5Ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency and high personal energy
- 6Proven integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
- 7Comfort with complex decision making and cross-functional collaboration to resolve customer issues
Salary Insight
$70 - $75k per year
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