Warehouse Manager
, IL, United States
A warehouse manager oversees the operations of a warehouse, ensuring that it runs efficiently and smoothly. They manage inventory, supervise staff, and maintain equipment. The manager also documents all incoming and outgoing shipments. They also need to maintain accurate records of inventory levels and orders. Additionally, the warehouse manager enforces safety protocols, including the proper handling of hazardous materials. They may also hire and train new employees, as well as scheduling staff for optimal productivity.
Warehouse Manager pros and cons Pros
Good salary and benefits
Opportunity for career advancement
Opportunity to implement process improvements
Exposure to different industries and products
Constant need to meet targets and deadlines
Limited flexibility in scheduling and time off
Potential for conflicts with other departments or customers
As you move along in your career, you may start taking on more responsibilities or notice that you've taken on a leadership role. Using our career map, a warehouse manager can determine their career goals through the career progression. For example, they could start out with a role such as manager, progress to a title such as purchasing manager and then eventually end up with the title director of purchasing.
The average Warehouse Manager salary in the United States is $62,189 per year or $30 per hour. Warehouse manager salaries range between $37,000 and $103,000 per year.
Warehouse Manager skills and job requirements Customer Service
Safety Regulations
Safety Procedures
Logistics
Inventory Control
Shipping Receiving
Delivery Truck
Purchase Orders
ISO
Warehouse Inventory
Warehouse Manager requirements
Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, or related field
Previous warehouse management experience
Knowledge of warehouse operations, systems, and procedures
Manage distribution costs; maintain contracts with shipping companies; organize mass mailings using USPS.
Manage 130 team members in the carton sortation, garment on hanger, will call and outbound operations.
Manage all small packaging shipping and receiving duties along with negotiating all pricing discounts and all LTL and full truck loads.
Experience with managing logistics and inventory in multiple facility locations and ERP databases.
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It takes at least four to six years to become a warehouse manager. Once you step into the role, there is typically one to three months of additional training and orientation. Over 50% of warehouse managers hold a bachelor's degree.
Yes, it is hard to be a warehouse manager because of the constant demands under strict deadlines and changing conditions. As a warehouse manager, you oversee various daily procedures and quickly solve problems as they arise. Because of the economic pressures, there is always work to be done.
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