Warehouse/Inventory Manager

Due to continued growth, we are looking to add a Warehouse/Inventory Manager to our Beach Lake, PA team. This role leads daily warehouse, inventory, material-handling, and fleet-management operations to ensure field teams, service technicians, and project teams have the materials, tools, equipment, and vehicles needed to perform their work safely and efficiently. Success in this role requires strong leadership, organization, inventory-control knowledge, safety awareness, problem-solving skills, and a customer-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities:

Warehouse Operations

Lead and coordinate daily warehouse activities, including receiving, stocking, picking, staging, issuing, shipping, and returns.
Maintain an organized warehouse layout that supports safe material handling, efficient workflow, and accurate inventory control.
Ensure materials, tools, equipment, and supplies are properly labeled, stored, secured, and readily accessible.
Coordinate material staging and delivery schedules to support field technicians, project teams, and service operations.
Oversee loading and unloading of deliveries and verify shipments for accuracy, damage, and completeness.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and professional warehouse, yard, and storage areas.

Inventory Management

Maintain accurate inventory records within the company’s inventory management, ERP, or purchasing system.
Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventories and investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment of commonly used materials and supplies.
Track material usage, shortages, obsolete inventory, damaged goods, and excess stock.
Implement controls to reduce material loss, shrinkage, waste, and unnecessary purchases.
Coordinate with purchasing, project managers, and operations leaders regarding inventory needs, lead times, and material availability.
Manage vendor returns, credits, warranty returns, and material transfers between locations.

Leadership and Staff Development

Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate warehouse personnel.
Establish clear work priorities, performance expectations, and accountability for warehouse team members.
Provide coaching and hands-on training related to safe material handling, inventory procedures, equipment operation, and customer service.
Promote a collaborative work environment and maintain effective communication with internal teams, vendors, and leadership.
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance-management processes as needed.

Safety and Compliance

Promote and enforce compliance with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Ensure warehouse personnel use appropriate personal protective equipment and safe lifting and material-handling practices.
Conduct regular safety inspections and promptly address hazards, housekeeping concerns, and equipment issues.
Maintain required records for inspections, incidents, equipment maintenance, and inventory controls.
Ensure forklifts, pallet jacks, shelving, ladders, and other warehouse equipment are inspected and maintained appropriately.

Vehicle Fleet Management

Oversee the daily management and maintenance of service vehicles, delivery vehicles, trailers, and other assigned fleet equipment.
Maintain accurate vehicle records, including registrations, inspections, insurance documentation, maintenance history, mileage, and assignment information.
Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, licensing, and registration renewals to keep vehicles safe, compliant, and operational.
Schedule vehicle maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime and disruption to field and warehouse operations.
Conduct routine inspections of fleet vehicles and trailers and address safety concerns, damage, cleanliness, and required repairs.
Monitor vehicle condition, utilization, fuel usage, and maintenance costs and recommend replacement, repair, or disposal as appropriate.
Coordinate with drivers, field employees, operations leaders, and outside vendors regarding vehicle assignments, repairs, maintenance needs, and service schedules.
Ensure vehicles are stocked, organized, and equipped with required tools, materials, safety equipment, and documentation.
Manage vehicle keys, fuel cards, toll devices, and related fleet assets.
Support accident, damage, and incident-reporting processes and coordinate follow-up repairs and documentation.
Promote compliance with company vehicle policies, driver-safety expectations, and applicable Department of Transportation and local regulatory requirements.

Process Improvement and Reporting

Develop and improve warehouse procedures to increase accuracy, efficiency, safety, and service levels.
Track warehouse performance measures, including inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, cycle count completion, material availability, and productivity.
Prepare routine reports related to inventory variances, damaged materials, slow-moving inventory, and operational needs.
Recommend improvements to storage systems, inventory processes, staffing, equipment, and warehouse layout.
Support annual budgeting and capital-equipment planning related to warehouse operations.

Qualifications:

Three to five years of warehouse, inventory control, logistics, distribution, or material-management experience.
At least one to two years of supervisory or team-lead experience.
Experience using inventory management, ERP, purchasing, or warehouse management systems.
Strong working knowledge of inventory-control practices, including receiving, cycle counting, reconciliation, and material issuance.
Ability to operate or become certified to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a fast-paced operational environment.
Ability to maintain accurate inventory, fleet, equipment, and operational records.
Ability to work collaboratively with warehouse personnel, field teams, vendors, project managers, and operations leaders.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, logistics, or a related field.
Experience supporting construction, fire protection, mechanical contracting, service, or field-based operations.
Forklift certification.
Experience with barcode scanning, RF inventory systems, or warehouse management software.
Familiarity with OSHA warehouse and material-handling requirements.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, and perform repetitive motions regularly.
Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, and hand trucks.
Work in a warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures, dust, noise, and moving equipment.
Occasionally travel to branch locations, job sites, vendors, or supply houses.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow safe lifting and material-handling practices.

The salary for this role is $50,000 to $60,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.