Warehouse Manager Job at Cogent Talent Solutions, Walterboro, SC

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  • Cogent Talent Solutions
  • Walterboro, SC

Job Description

As a key operational leader within a fast-paced service-driven distribution environment the Warehouse Manager ensures that daily receiving picking staging loading and delivery activities run efficiently; customer orders are accurate and on time; labor productivity targets are met; safety standards are upheld; and inventory remains accurate and controlled.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Execution

  • Execute the operational components of the companys strategic plan at the branch level.

  • Lead daily warehouse huddles focused on safety service labor productivity and inventory accuracy.

  • Review daily operating reports and address performance gapsimmediately.

Warehouse Operations & Service Delivery

  • Oversee daily receiving picking staging loading and delivery coordination.

  • Maintain structured quality control processes to minimize incorrect deliveries.

  • Ensureaccuratestaging and load verification prior to dispatch.

  • Monitor route efficiency and coordinate with drivers for timely departures.

Safety Compliance & Risk Management

  • Conduct regular safety meetings and reinforce safety protocols in daily huddles.

  • Promote a zero-tolerance culture for unsafe behavior.

  • Monitor safety metrics including recordable incidents and close calls.

  • Ensure OSHA compliance and adherence to warehouse safety standards.

  • Investigate incidents promptly and implement corrective action.

  • Ensure proper forklift certification and equipment safety inspections.

Labor Management & Workforce Leadership

  • Supervise warehouse associates supervisors and drivers (as applicable).

  • Manage staffing levels to support seasonal demand.

  • Control overtime usage to meet annual targets.

  • Coach and develop supervisors and high-potential team members.

  • Maintain adisciplinedbut positive team-oriented work environment.

Inventory Management & Accuracy

  • Review daily inventory variance reports and resolve discrepanciesimmediately.

  • Maintain inventoryvariance 0.5%.

  • Conduct weekly cycle counts and ensure quarterly hard count compliance.

  • Separate and manage slow-moving obsolete and damaged inventory.

Fleet & Equipment Coordination

  • Ensure proper staging and loading to prevent vehicle damage.

  • Coordinate preventive fleet maintenancescheduling.

  • Monitor vehicle downtime and escalate issues proactively.

  • Conduct periodic ride-alongsto assessdeliveryprofessionalism and route efficiency.

  • Ensure forklifts and warehouse equipment are properlymaintained.

Cost Control & Reporting

  • Manage branch-level operating expenses within approved budgets.

  • Control overtime to meet company targets.

  • Ensureaccuratedaily reporting and documentation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration Operations Management Supply Chain or related field preferred.

  • Minimum 5 years of warehouse or distribution leadership experience.

  • Experience in wholesale logistics or distribution preferred.

  • Proven experience managing teams in fast-paced warehouse environments.

  • Demonstrated ability to improve productivity and service metrics.

  • Strong financial awareness related to labor and operating costs.

$75000 - $90000 a year

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Manager

Job Tags

Full time, Seasonal work

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