Senior Level Warehouse Lead Jobs
Senior level warehouse lead jobs place experienced professionals in charge of operational strategy, team performance, and the execution systems that keep distribution and fulfillment running at scale. Openings concentrate heavily in on-site environments across Manufacturing, Science & Research, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Ryder System, Optimal, and Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems hiring at this level now.
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Job Title: Maintenance Warehouse Supervisor
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of Facilities
Pay Grade: 11
Dept./School: Facilities
Days: 247
Supervises: Assist Facilities director in supervising the daily operation of the Maintenance Warehouse.
Primary Purpose:
Oversee daily maintenance warehouse operations, including purchasing, inventory control, accounts payable duties, and coordination of warehouse personnel, to ensure materials, equipment, and supplies are available to support district maintenance and custodial operations.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Texas driver’s license
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Knowledge of computerized inventory and material handling systems.
- Ability to monitor processes and create/implement procedures as needed.
Experience:
Ten (10) Years of experience in maintenance operations or warehouse operations with background in material handling, purchasing and stock control.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Budget and Purchasing
- Administration of Maintenance budget based on operational and documented inventory needs to ensure operations are cost effective and district funds are managed wisely.
- Initiate purchase orders for contracted services, special projects, equipment and supplies according to district purchasing procedures.
- Direct/Assist Foremen where to obtain material/equipment quote using district approved vendors and Purchasing contracts.
- Prepare purchase requisitions and track purchase orders.
- Place all orders for the maintenance department in accordance with district purchasing procedures.
- Serve as the warehouse’s primary contact for vendors, Purchasing, accounts payable and maintenance staff.
Service requests
- Monitor operation of district work order system and communicate problems to district technology department.
- Create, update, and close maintenance and custodial work orders as assigned.
Inventory
- Oversee receipt of all incoming materials.
- Verify billing accuracy of incoming materials against invoices and purchase orders.
- Load and unload delivery trucks as needed.
- Unpack shipments and ensure items and quantities are received according to purchase orders.
- Inspect received items for damage.
- Maintain up to date logs of district maintenance equipment parts with associated inventory item number.
- Monitor inventory stock levels to ensure items are always available.
- Ensure proper assignment, labeling and location of warehouse items.
- Compile and maintain inventory records, reports and other documents as required.
- Coordinate materials pickup and deliveries.
Accounts Payable
- Process maintenance and custodial invoices for payment according to district procedures.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervise warehouse personnel.
- Assist in the interviewing and hiring of maintenance warehouse personnel.
- Train warehouse personnel in the use of district systems, technology, and procedures.
- Assist the Director of Facilities in investigating and addressing warehouse-related concerns and complaints.
- Perform the duties of the assistant warehouse supervisor and warehouse attendant as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.
Job Title: Maintenance Warehouse Supervisor
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of Facilities
Pay Grade: 11
Dept./School: Facilities
Days: 247
Supervises: Assist Facilities director in supervising the daily operation of the Maintenance Warehouse.
Primary Purpose:
Oversee daily maintenance warehouse operations, including purchasing, inventory control, accounts payable duties, and coordination of warehouse personnel, to ensure materials, equipment, and supplies are available to support district maintenance and custodial operations.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Texas driver’s license
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Knowledge of computerized inventory and material handling systems.
- Ability to monitor processes and create/implement procedures as needed.
Experience:
Ten (10) Years of experience in maintenance operations or warehouse operations with background in material handling, purchasing and stock control.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Budget and Purchasing
- Administration of Maintenance budget based on operational and documented inventory needs to ensure operations are cost effective and district funds are managed wisely.
- Initiate purchase orders for contracted services, special projects, equipment and supplies according to district purchasing procedures.
- Direct/Assist Foremen where to obtain material/equipment quote using district approved vendors and Purchasing contracts.
- Prepare purchase requisitions and track purchase orders.
- Place all orders for the maintenance department in accordance with district purchasing procedures.
- Serve as the warehouse’s primary contact for vendors, Purchasing, accounts payable and maintenance staff.
Service requests
- Monitor operation of district work order system and communicate problems to district technology department.
- Create, update, and close maintenance and custodial work orders as assigned.
Inventory
- Oversee receipt of all incoming materials.
- Verify billing accuracy of incoming materials against invoices and purchase orders.
- Load and unload delivery trucks as needed.
- Unpack shipments and ensure items and quantities are received according to purchase orders.
- Inspect received items for damage.
- Maintain up to date logs of district maintenance equipment parts with associated inventory item number.
- Monitor inventory stock levels to ensure items are always available.
- Ensure proper assignment, labeling and location of warehouse items.
- Compile and maintain inventory records, reports and other documents as required.
- Coordinate materials pickup and deliveries.
Accounts Payable
- Process maintenance and custodial invoices for payment according to district procedures.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervise warehouse personnel.
- Assist in the interviewing and hiring of maintenance warehouse personnel.
- Train warehouse personnel in the use of district systems, technology, and procedures.
- Assist the Director of Facilities in investigating and addressing warehouse-related concerns and complaints.
- Perform the duties of the assistant warehouse supervisor and warehouse attendant as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.
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Senior Level Warehouse Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level warehouse lead job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned outcomes, not just followed processes. Demonstrate experience leading shift operations, coaching junior leads, driving measurable improvements in throughput or accuracy, and managing cross-functional priorities. Certifications in lean operations or inventory management strengthen your profile, and a history of reducing loss or improving safety metrics gives you a concrete edge over other applicants.
Which companies hire senior level warehouse leads?
Companies hiring senior level warehouse leads right now include Ryder System, Optimal, and Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large-scale distribution operations, third-party logistics providers, and manufacturers with complex fulfillment needs.
Are there remote senior level warehouse lead jobs?
Yes, though most warehouse lead roles are on-site by nature. About 27% of senior level warehouse lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these typically involve oversight, coordination, or training responsibilities rather than direct floor supervision. If flexibility matters to you, filtering by work setting when you search will surface those opportunities quickly.
What makes a warehouse lead role senior level?
Senior level warehouse lead roles are defined by scope and ownership. Where mid-level leads manage a shift or zone, senior leads own operational outcomes across the facility, mentor other leads, drive process improvement initiatives, and serve as the escalation point for complex issues. The expectation is that you can operate with limited oversight and directly influence how the site performs against its goals.
Which industries hire the most senior level warehouse leads?
Senior Level warehouse lead roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Science & Research, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand at the senior level because their distribution and logistics operations require experienced professionals who can lead teams, manage high SKU volumes, and maintain performance under tight fulfillment timelines.