Warehouse Manager

About Us Kansas Marine, LLC is a leading food service distribution and logistics provider based in Los Angeles, supplying major cruise lines in the US and internationally. We are committed to delivering quality service through efficiency, accuracy, and reliability. We are seeking a motivated, dependable, and results-driven Warehouse Manager to join our operations team. This position offers an opportunity to lead a dynamic warehouse environment, develop employees, and contribute to the continued growth and success of our organization. Position Summary The Warehouse Manager is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of daily warehouse operations, with a focus on employee development, inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. This position plays a critical role in establishing performance expectations, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring warehouse operations consistently meet company standards for safety, quality, productivity, and customer service. The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on leader who takes ownership of results, leads by example, and uses operational data to make informed business decisions. While occasional participation in warehouse activities may be necessary, the primary focus of this role is leading people, managing performance, and driving operational improvements. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop warehouse staff and team leaders, promoting accountability, teamwork, and consistent performance. Set clear expectations, monitor performance, and give timely feedback and guidance. Manage workforce productivity to meet demand while controlling labor costs, staffing, and overtime. Build employee skills and supervisory capabilities through training, coaching, and ongoing development. · Foster a positive, safe, productive workplace that encourages employee engagement and collaboration. Inventory Management Oversee inventory controls for accuracy, accountability, and proper product movement throughout the warehouse. Establish, maintain, and oversee cycle-counting procedures and inventory reconciliations, implement corrective actions for discrepancies, and ensure FIFO/FEFO inventory rotation to maintain product quality and minimize waste. Data & Systems Management Oversee effective use of inventory management systems Ensure accurate records of receiving, inventory transfers, adjustments, and order fulfillment transactions. Monitor KPIs for inventory, order accuracy, productivity, labor costs, and shipping performance to identify inefficiencies and drive measurable operational improvements. Operational Efficiency Lead and oversee receiving, put-away, replenishment, order picking, staging, loading, and shipping. Conduct regular safety inspections, promptly address unsafe conditions, and participate in accident investigations and corrective actions. Partner with Purchasing, Transportation, Customer Service, and other departments to communicate effectively and resolve operational challenges. Enforce sanitation, food-safety, storage, and facility standards; ensure compliance with OSHA, cold-chain, and temperature-control requirements; and oversee maintenance Responsible ensuring compliance of applicable HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA, and food-safety requirements. Evaluate warehouse layout, product slotting, material flow, staffing, and equipment utilization to improve operational effectiveness. Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications Minimum of 10 years of experience in warehouse operations, distribution, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in a warehouse supervisory or management role. Demonstrated experience leading employees, managing performance, and developing effective teams. Strong understanding of inventory management, receiving, order fulfillment, shipping, and warehouse operations. Experience of working with warehouse management systems Ability to analyze operational data, interpret performan…

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