Warehouse Manager @ Brother's Mechanical
Kelso IndustriesTogether We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety At Kelso Industries, 4,000+ employees across 40+ companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first. Recruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications. Position Summary The Warehouse Manager leads the daily warehouse, material-handling, inventory, delivery, fleet, and fabrication-support activities that serve our commercial construction operations. This role ensures materials, tools, equipment, and fabricated sheet metal assemblies are received, stored, tracked, staged, and delivered safely and efficiently. We are seeking a hands-on operations leader who understands the flow of a sheet metal fabrication shop and can coordinate effectively between the shop, warehouse, purchasing, project teams, and field operations. Candidates may come from sheet metal or metal fabrication, manufacturing, industrial distribution, construction supply, HVAC, mechanical contracting, or a similar fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Warehouse & Inventory Operations Lead receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, staging, shipping, and material distribution. Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient warehouse that supports multiple projects and changing priorities. Perform cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliations; identify shortages, excess stock, and obsolete material. Coordinate with Purchasing to replenish inventory and manage project-specific and long-lead materials. Maintain accurate records using the company’s inventory, accounting, or warehouse system. Sheet Metal Fabrication Support Coordinate material flow into and out of the sheet metal fabrication shop, including raw material, fittings, ductwork, and finished assemblies. Work with fabrication personnel and project teams to prioritize shop work, staging, and deliveries based on project schedules. Apply practical knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes, materials, shop equipment, and safe handling practices. Help improve shop and warehouse layout, material flow, labeling, staging, and quality-control processes. Logistics, Fleet & Asset Management Schedule jobsite deliveries and pickups while making efficient use of drivers, vehicles, forklifts, trailers, and delivery equipment. Oversee loading and unloading of materials, equipment, and fabricated assemblies, including high-value and oversized items. Maintain tracking and accountability for company tools, equipment, and fleet assets, including issuance, returns, maintenance, and repairs. Communicate delivery delays, inventory shortages, and logistics issues promptly to affected teams. Team Leadership & Safety Supervise, schedule, train, and coach warehouse staff, drivers, and material handlers. Set clear expectations for productivity, accuracy, housekeeping, customer service, and accountability. Promote and enforce company safety practices and applicable OSHA requirements. Ensure employees are trained to operate forklifts, lifting equipment, shop machinery, and vehicles safely. Conduct routine inspections and address hazards, damaged equipment, and unsafe conditions promptly. Qualifications 3+ years of experience in warehouse operations, material handling, fabrication support, manufacturing, logistics, industrial distribution, construction supply, or a related environment. Hands-on knowledge of sheet metal fabrication operations, materials, equipment, and workflow. Experience may come from HVAC duct fabrication, architectural sheet metal, metal manufacturing, or a comparable fabrication setting. Previous experience leading or coordinating employees, crews, shifts, or daily operations. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the abi…