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Warehouse Operations Manager
This contract opportunity is ideal for an experienced warehouse professional skilled in reorganizing and optimizing large, active warehouse spaces. Join a respected international company for a project lasting approximately six months, with potential for a permanent position. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact by improving warehouse efficiency, organization, and processes.
Warehouse Project Manager Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly pay rate of $60 to $70 based on experience and expertise
- Schedule flexibility supporting a strong work-life balance
- Potential transition to a permanent role within a large international company
Warehouse Operations Manager Requirements & Qualifications
- 4–8 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, or logistics
- Hands-on experience with warehouse set-up, reorganization, or turnaround initiatives
- Strong operational mindset comfortable with physical warehouse clean-up and reorganization
- Working knowledge of warehouse layout design, inventory labeling/tagging, and cycle counting
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory tracking tools
- Proficient in Excel for inventory tracking and reporting
- Clear communication skills and ability to train warehouse staff on new procedures
- Structured, methodical approach with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a physically unstructured, cluttered environment
- Experience in automotive, industrial, or distribution warehouse settings preferred
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Warehouse Operations Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Identify and tag obsolete or damaged inventory and equipment for disposition or write-off
- Design and implement a standardized physical organization system with zones, bins, shelving, and labeling
- Remove or relocate clutter and unused equipment to maximize warehouse space
- Develop and roll out standard operating procedures (SOPs) for receiving, put-away, picking, cycle counts, and housekeeping
- Train on-site staff on new SOPs and encourage consistent adoption across shifts
- Establish regular cycle-count and housekeeping processes to maintain warehouse organization
- Support segregation and accurate tracking of legacy vs. new inventory during a transitional phase
- Drive quick wins to improve warehouse efficiency, safety, and space utilization
- Recommend layout, equipment, and process improvements beyond initial cleanup efforts
- Collaborate with warehouse leadership to sustain long-term operational improvements
JOB ID: 182230
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Eric Esterline