Warehouse Manager
Tri West LtdJob Overview Own day-to-day operations at the San Diego, California warehouse: inbound receiving, put-away, storage, picking, staging, will-call, outbound freight, and inventory control. Lead the warehouse team, hit service and accuracy metrics, protect product and people, and work closely with sales, freight, and other Tri-West branches serving Southern California. Duties Lead warehouse associates on inbound receiving, put-away, picking, packing, staging, will-call, and outbound shipping. Maintain inventory accuracy through disciplined receiving, cycle counts, and timely discrepancy resolution. Plan labor and dock activity against daily and weekly order volume, inbound containers, and branch transfers. Coordinate freight transfers, will-call, and outbound shipments so product leaves on time and undamaged. Enforce safety standards for PPE, equipment, racking, dock, and housekeeping; investigate incidents and close corrective actions. Use the company ERP / WMS (Infor M3 or equivalent) to process receipts, transfers, picks, and shipments accurately. Protect dealer and company interests on inter-warehouse transfers and special freight moves, following dual-approval and market-rate rules. Coach, schedule, and develop the team; cover peak days and fill gaps without dropping service. Track KPIs such as on-time ship, pick accuracy, inventory accuracy, labor productivity, and Perfect Order Rate; act on gaps. Partner with sales and branch leadership on space utilization, slotting, and process improvements. Keep the facility clean and organized to support same-day and next-day service to dealers and contractors. Experience 5+ years of warehouse or distribution experience, including 2+ years supervising people. Working knowledge of receiving, inventory control, picking, and outbound freight in a wholesale or building-materials environment. Comfortable in an ERP/WMS environment (Infor M3 a plus). Able to lead a team on the floor, not only from an office. Strong safety mindset and the ability to enforce standards consistently. Valid driver’s license; ability to work early shifts and occasional overtime. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a warehouse environment. Forklift / reach truck certification preferred. Experience in flooring, building materials, or similar bulky / mixed-SKU wholesale distribution. Multi-site or multi-shift experience. Background in process mapping, labor productivity, or continuous improvement. Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred for this Southern California site. Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and best practices for safe warehouse operations. Join us as a Warehouse Manager where your leadership transforms operational efficiency into a thriving hub of productivity! Your expertise will ensure our distribution center runs smoothly while fostering a safe, motivated team dedicated to excellence in every task. Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: In person