Warehouse Lead

Warehouse Lead North America Region, Onsite in Wapato, WA Advancing the Future of Freshness™, Together AgroFresh is a fast-moving, dynamic company dedicated to delivering integrated near- and post-harvest solutions for more freshness and quality, every step of the way from harvest to home. From next-gen digital monitoring and analytics and plant-based coatings to integrated fungicide solutions and SO2 generating sheets for more intelligent packaging, you can count on us for a full suite of near- and post-harvest solutions that help enhance quality and extend the shelf life of your fruits and vegetables. When you work at AgroFresh, you work with the leading experts in near- and post-harvest technologies to proactively solve the most pressing challenges. Imagine a world where the produce supply chain has more time every step of the way. Where products get to consumers exactly as the grower intended. Where food loss is minimized, sustainability maximized, and business empowered. This is the world of Smarter Freshness. What the Role Delivers The Warehouse Lead plays a critical, hands-on leadership role managing all warehouse operations, including inbound/outbound shipping, inventory management, and the coordination of both domestic and international logistics. This position ensures that materials and finished goods are accurately tracked, efficiently moved, and properly stored to support production, customer fulfillment, and global distribution needs. K ey Responsibilities In order of relative importance Lead, coach, and support a team of warehouse and shipping professionals, ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate operations. Lead and oversee all daily shipping operations, including scheduling, documentation, and carrier coordination to ensure orders ship on time and in full. Manage inbound receiving activities, verifying documentation, ERP/WMS systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) accuracy and ensuring materials are processed efficiently to support production. Ensure full compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and relevant safety and regulatory standards (DOT, OSHA, etc.). Manage domestic and international shipping processes, including freight rating, routing, documentation, and customs-related requirements. Manage inventory at distribution and consignment warehouses, conducting cycle counts to validate accuracy. Track inventory movements, including receipts, transfers, and shipments. Maintain accurate inventory records within. Oversee storage, replenishment, and material flow across both raw material and finished goods warehouses. Generate and analyze inventory reports and KPIs for continuous improvement. Conduct cycle counts and full physical inventories; investigate discrepancies and execute root-cause corrective actions. Who to Work With Primary internal and external stakeholders Key internal partners: Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service and warehouse colleagues Key external partners: Carriers & freight forwarders, customers both domestic and international. Distribution and Consignment locations How We Work AgroFresh core competencies – those in italics apply for people leaders Accountability for Results Mindset for Growth Customer Centricity One AgroFresh Owns the Talent What the Job Requires Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience). 3–5 years of experience in shipping, warehouse operations, logistics coordination, or inventory management. Experience leading or coordinating teams. Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel/Office. Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, communication skills, and problem-solving capability. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Forklift certification or ability to obtain one is a plus. What to Have Done and Know How to Do These skills and experiences are highly desirable; however, they…

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