Warehouse Operations Manager Jobs
Warehouse Operations Manager jobs are open across e-commerce, third-party logistics, manufacturing, food distribution, and retail, at every level from shift supervisor to director, with specializations in inventory control, fulfillment operations, and supply chain management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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- Communicates via email with outbound carriers daily, providing schedules for outbound shipments and equipment needs.
- Communicates through various media with site personnel, essential information to ensure operations are meeting requirements
- Receive all drivers and provide direction for outbound shipments.
- Using a warehouse management system, systemically open/close shipments and prepare accurate bills of lading for outbound freight.
- Ensure that drivers depart with appropriate paperwork.
- Ensure the accuracy of all shipping documents by strict adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Gather, enter into the warehouse management system, and maintain all data and records relative to shipping activities.
- Assist in resolving any discrepancies.
- Assists in Material Handling duties such as receiving, put-away, picking, packing, or loading.
- Actively monitors trailer capacity and proactively works with spotters on trailer moves.
- Assists with other administrative duties as needed by the leadership team.
- Files all outbound paperwork so that it is easily accessible when needed.
- Maintains seal log accurately with necessary information.
- Maintains the load board with accurate information.
- May require they communicate work assignments such as appointments to receive, doors to load, items to pick, etc.
- Other tasks as assigned
- High School diploma or GED required
- Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Experience with (Manhattan) Warehouse Management System preferred
- Computer applications using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint).
- Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations.
- Good visual acuity to inspect shipments.
- Good finger dexterity to input data into inventory records.
- Ability to input data on the computer to create a daily inventory report.
- Accuracy in recordkeeping and in sorting, checking, counting, and verifying items received.
- Strong time management, organizational, planning and self-motivation skills.
- Bi-lingual (Spanish) is preferred, not required.
- MHE experience or desire to learn MHE.
- Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations
- Requires the ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed by the customer.
- Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours.
- Lift and move totes up to 50-100 pounds.
- Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
- Walking in the facility and around the area with great frequency, facilities are over a quarter mile in length.
- Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitations.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
- Communicates via email with outbound carriers daily, providing schedules for outbound shipments and equipment needs.
- Communicates through various media with site personnel, essential information to ensure operations are meeting requirements
- Receive all drivers and provide direction for outbound shipments.
- Using a warehouse management system, systemically open/close shipments and prepare accurate bills of lading for outbound freight.
- Ensure that drivers depart with appropriate paperwork.
- Ensure the accuracy of all shipping documents by strict adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Gather, enter into the warehouse management system, and maintain all data and records relative to shipping activities.
- Assist in resolving any discrepancies.
- Assists in Material Handling duties such as receiving, put-away, picking, packing, or loading.
- Actively monitors trailer capacity and proactively works with spotters on trailer moves.
- Assists with other administrative duties as needed by the leadership team.
- Files all outbound paperwork so that it is easily accessible when needed.
- Maintains seal log accurately with necessary information.
- Maintains the load board with accurate information.
- May require they communicate work assignments such as appointments to receive, doors to load, items to pick, etc.
- Other tasks as assigned
- High School diploma or GED required
- Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Experience with (Manhattan) Warehouse Management System preferred
- Computer applications using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint).
- Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations.
- Good visual acuity to inspect shipments.
- Good finger dexterity to input data into inventory records.
- Ability to input data on the computer to create a daily inventory report.
- Accuracy in recordkeeping and in sorting, checking, counting, and verifying items received.
- Strong time management, organizational, planning and self-motivation skills.
- Bi-lingual (Spanish) is preferred, not required.
- MHE experience or desire to learn MHE.
- Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations
- Requires the ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed by the customer.
- Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours.
- Lift and move totes up to 50-100 pounds.
- Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
- Walking in the facility and around the area with great frequency, facilities are over a quarter mile in length.
- Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitations.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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Who's Hiring
- NFI Industries39
- GEODIS23
- POOLCORP22
- Penske Truck Leasing22
- Target19
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Transportation & Logistics
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in warehouse operations manager jobs.
- 3-5 years of warehouse or distribution center management experience
- Proficiency with warehouse management systems such as SAP or Manhattan Associates
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification or demonstrated safety compliance knowledge
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field
- Experience managing hourly teams of 20 or more direct reports
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Tips for Your Warehouse Operations Manager Job Search
Quantify throughput and efficiency on your resume
Hiring managers scan for hard numbers tied to warehouse KPIs. Replace vague phrases with specific output: units processed per shift, order accuracy rates, or reductions in pick errors after you introduced a new process or layout change.
List your WMS platforms by name
Warehouse Management System experience is screened before interviews happen. Name every platform you have hands-on time with, whether that is Manhattan Associates, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM, or a legacy system, so your resume clears automated filters.
Target openings that match your facility type
A fulfillment center role and a cold-storage distribution role require different expertise. Filter your search by operation type, not just title, so your application lands in front of teams who will recognize your specific background immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists warehouse operations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for safety and compliance questions
Interviewers consistently probe OSHA knowledge and your record on recordable incidents. Walk into every interview ready to describe a specific situation where you identified a floor hazard, corrected it, and documented the corrective action your team took.
Negotiate using total compensation, not base alone
Warehouse operations manager offers often include shift differentials, performance bonuses tied to throughput goals, and relocation packages. Confirm which metrics trigger those bonuses before you accept, so you understand what you are actually being evaluated on.
Warehouse Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most warehouse operations managers?
The companies hiring the most warehouse operations managers right now include NFI Industries, GEODIS, and POOLCORP, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Openings tend to cluster near major distribution corridors and intermodal freight hubs.
How many warehouse operations manager jobs are remote?
About 6% of warehouse operations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is low relative to most management roles because the position requires direct floor oversight. The sub-areas most likely to allow partial remote work are inventory planning, vendor coordination, and reporting functions that do not require a physical presence on the dock.
How do you become a warehouse operations manager?
Most warehouse operations managers move up from supervisory or team lead roles on the floor, building hands-on experience with receiving, picking, packing, and shipping before taking on P&L or headcount responsibility. Earning a certification in supply chain management or completing an OSHA training program strengthens your candidacy. Demonstrating measurable results, such as cutting dock-to-stock time or reducing shrinkage, is what typically triggers a promotion or external offer at the manager level.
Can you get hired as a warehouse operations manager without direct management experience?
Yes, but you will need to show that you led people informally, such as training new hires, coordinating shift handoffs, or running a department in an acting capacity. Employers hiring from outside the traditional ladder often look for candidates who can point to a process improvement they owned end to end, even without a formal title, because it signals operational judgment without requiring years in a manager seat.
What does the warehouse operations manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen focused on your facility background and leadership style, followed by a structured panel interview with operations, HR, and sometimes finance. Most employers include a facility walkthrough where they ask you to spot inefficiencies or describe how you would approach a specific floor layout. Final rounds often involve a case exercise, such as building a staffing plan for a peak season or diagnosing a throughput bottleneck from sample data.
Where can I find and apply to warehouse operations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to warehouse operations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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