Compensation: $70K-$85K DOE
Location:   Salem, OR

Our client is a well-established distributor of industrial supplies and fasteners, offering a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Warehouse Manager to lead their warehouse operations into a new era of efficiency, accountability, and scalable growth. This is a pivotal leadership role — not a working supervisor position — designed for a strategic thinker who can build and develop a high-performing, process-driven warehouse team while driving meaningful operational transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop warehouse staff to build a high-performing, accountable team culture.
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable to defined standards.
• Oversee the full hiring and onboarding process for warehouse personnel.
• Develop, document, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workflows.
• Drive adoption and effective utilization of ERP systems across all warehouse functions.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts, organized storage practices, and proactive reconciliation.
• Track, analyze, and report on key operational KPIs to identify trends and drive efficiency improvements.
• Oversee daily warehouse operations to ensure consistency, accuracy, and on-time fulfillment.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with sales, purchasing, and accounting teams to align warehouse operations with broader business goals.
• Proactively identify and implement scalable systems and processes to support operational growth and transition the warehouse from a reactive to a structured, process-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team development experience within a warehouse, distribution, or operations environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through periods of operational growth and change management.
• Strong process-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, accountability, and operational efficiency.
• Experience working with ERP systems and leveraging performance metrics to drive decision-making.
• Ability to operate primarily as a strategic leader while remaining willing to support operations hands-on when necessary.
• Track record of building scalable warehouse processes and transitioning reactive environments into structured, efficient operations.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.

Apply Today

If you are a results-oriented warehouse leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and scalable operations, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Our client is ready to invest in the right leader who can drive meaningful change and set the foundation for long-term operational success. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and take the next step in their career.