Warehouse Manager - Wausau, WI

Job Summary

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, inventory control, safety compliance, and employee development within a fast-paced distribution environment.  This role ensures efficient receiving, storage, order fulfillment, and shipping activities while maintaining inventory accuracy, operational excellence, and a culture of safety and accountability. 
Key Responsibilities:
Warehouse Operations
•    Manage daily warehouse operations to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
•    Oversee receiving, storage, inventory control, and shipping functions.
•    Monitor inventory levels, product availability, and stock movement.
•    Ensure compliance with established warehouse procedures and operational standards.
•    Partner with operations and procurement teams to maintain service levels and inventory availability.
Safety & Compliance
•    Lead warehouse safety initiatives and promote a strong safety culture.
•    Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and food safety standards.
•    Conduct safety meetings, inspections, audits, and corrective action programs.
•    Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures to reduce risk.
Leadership & Team Development
•    Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse associates across multiple shifts.
•    Provide training on warehouse procedures, safety practices, and performance expectations.
•    Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development plans.
•    Foster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the operation.
Inventory Management
•    Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory control processes.
•    Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
•    Analyze inventory trends and implement process improvements to optimize productivity and accuracy.
Staffing & Scheduling
•    Manage labor planning and staffing levels to support operational demands.
•    Coordinate staffing and scheduling for day and night shift operations.
•    Provide leadership coverage as needed, including occasional weekend operations.
Qualifications:
•    Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or a related field preferred.
•    3+ years of warehouse, distribution, inventory management, or logistics experience.
•    2+ years of supervisory or management experience in a warehouse environment.
•    Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, shipping, and receiving processes.
•    Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
•    Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory management software.
•    Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
•    Ability to analyze operational metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
•    Ability to lift to 50 pounds and work in a warehouse environment as needed.
Required:
•    Forklift certified.
•    Advanced working knowledge of the Microsoft 365 suite, including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and related     collaboration tools.