Warehouse Manager

Novus Process Systems Warehouse Manager Odessa, TX | Full-Time | On-Site Industry: Pressure Vessel / Heavy Fabrication Manufacturing Reports To: Production Manager, Supply Chain Leadership and Plant Manager About the Role We’re looking for a hands-on Warehouse Manager to lead our Material Handling team in a fast-paced pressure vessel manufacturing environment. You’ll own warehouse and yard operations from end to end: staffing, kit staging, inventory control, and getting the right materials to Parts, Cylinder, Assembly and Paint on schedule. Safety is central to this role. You’ll set the standard for safe material handling, keep the operation OSHA-compliant, and work closely with department supervisors to keep production moving and processes improving. What You’ll Do Lead the Team Assign and rotate warehouse personnel based on daily and weekly workflow. Cross-train the team so every role has a qualified backup. Coach and develop Warehouse Leads, Receivers and material handlers on procedures, expectations and safety. Give performance feedback and hold the team accountable to warehouse standards. Run the Yard and Kitting Own yard organization, kit staging and the strategy for moving kits to each department. Deliver materials, components, fittings and consumables to production according to schedule priorities. Keep Production Moving Spot and clear bottlenecks before they impact production. Work with department supervisors to refine processes, and escalate issues to upper management when needed. Track material shortages and drive them to resolution. Coordinate inbound and outbound freight with drivers, vendors and production. Control Inventory Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, location control and transaction checks. Oversee reconciliations and keep ERP/MRP (PLEX) data accurate. Manage aging, surplus and obsolete stock. Ensure material identification and traceability meet quality requirements. Lead Safety Build a safety-first culture across the warehouse and yard. Enforce OSHA regulations, company procedures, and PPE use. Oversee forklift, rigging and overhead crane operations. Lead incident investigations, near-miss reporting and corrective actions. Keep the warehouse ready for audits and inspections. Measure and Improve Track and report warehouse KPIs, including inventory accuracy, on-time kit and material delivery, kit completeness, shipping accuracy, productivity and safety performance. Lead Lean and continuous improvement efforts to reduce material delays and improve yard flow. What You Bring (Required) High school diploma or GED. Warehouse and yard experience in a manufacturing environment. Proven ability to lead and schedule teams in a fast-paced production setting. Experience handling heavy steel components, pipe, fittings and fabricated assemblies. Working knowledge of inventory systems and ERP/MRP transactions. Ability to read basic fabrication drawings, material lists and shipping documents. Forklift, rigging and overhead crane safety awareness. Strong problem-solving, organization and communication skills. Proficiency in Excel. Preferred 5+ years of warehouse or material handling experience in pressure vessel, heavy fabrication, oil and gas, structural steel or industrial equipment manufacturing. 2+ years in a warehouse supervisor or manager role. Experience building kitting and yard staging strategies for fabrication shops. Experience in ASME manufacturing environments. PLEX experience. Experience leading safety programs and audits. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or a related field. Forklift certification and OSHA 30 certification. Bilingual (English/Spanish). Physical Requirements Lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs. Stand and walk for extended periods. Work around heavy equipment, fabrication activity, oversized steel components and outdoor yard operations. Compensation: Commensurate with experience Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee…

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