Warehouse Manager

Salary Range The salary range is from $105,000 to $120,000 annually. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Position Summary The Warehouse Manager leads the daily execution, people development, and continuous improvement of Warehouse and Shipping operations at our Harvey manufacturing facility. This hands-on leader is accountable for safe and reliable customer shipments, inventory accuracy, productive use of warehouse systems and equipment, and consistent execution across shifts. Success requires strong floor presence, proactive communication, cross-functional problem-solving, and the ability to develop supervisors who take ownership of results. Your Areas of Responsibility Leadership and People Development Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and hourly associates across shifts; establish clear expectations, ownership, and consistent accountability. Maintain an active floor presence, verify standards, engage employees in improvement, and build a culture of safety, respect, trust, and follow-through. Build team capability through onboarding, cross-training, skill development, succession planning, recognition, and effective shift handoffs. Warehouse and Shipping Execution Own daily picking, staging, loading, shipping, inventory movements, and transaction accuracy; ensure timely execution of customer orders, STOs, P1 requests, and PGI. Plan staffing, labor utilization, equipment availability, and operational priorities to meet customer commitments and respond to changing demand. Identify delivery risks early, develop recovery plans, and coordinate with Planning, Production, Customer Service, Quality, and Maintenance to restore flow. Improve warehouse layout, storage practices, material handling, product flow, and standard work to deliver safe, efficient, repeatable execution. Inventory Control and ASRS Drive accurate warehouse inventory through disciplined transactions, cycle counts, discrepancy investigation, product identification, traceability, and FIFO practices. Partner with other departments on Bulk and Packaging counts and reduction of aged, obsolete, and disposed inventory. Own operational ASRS productivity and material accessibility; track faults and downtime, partner with Maintenance and Engineering on root causes, and support automation improvements. Safety, Quality and Operational Discipline Model “Safety First & Quality Always”; reinforce forklift and pedestrian safety, safe material handling, required training, hazard reporting, and timely corrective-action closure. Maintain strong housekeeping and 6S standards; establish consistent routines, audits, and compliance with company procedures and applicable requirements. Performance, Improvement and Financial Ownership Monitor and improve KPIs across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost, and People, including shipping reliability, inventory accuracy, ASRS performance, productivity, and team development. Know performance trends and gaps; use data, root cause analysis, action owners, due dates, and follow-up to deliver sustainable corrective actions rather than simply escalate issues. Manage labor productivity, overtime, personnel expenses, repairs, outside services, and departmental spending against budget; prioritize improvements based on business impact. Build collaborative relationships across Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and HR; communicate risks, decisions, and commitments proactively. Qualifications We Are Looking For Required High school diploma or GED equivalent; five or more years of relevant warehouse, shipping, distribution, or operations leadership experience with responsibility for warehouse or shipping execution. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop employees, hold teams accountable, and manage competing operational priorities. Working knowledge of shipping, order fulfillment, inventory controls, cycle counting, and material movements. Commitment to safety, strong communication and cross-functional collaboration, and experience using KPIs to improve results. Proficiency with Excel and experience using ERP or warehouse management systems; sound analytical judgment and problem-solving skills. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field (not required). SAP, ASRS or warehouse automation experience; chemical or industrial manufacturing/distribution background. Multi-shift leadership, Lean/5S/6S experience, and demonstrated improvements in shipping, inventory accuracy, productivity, and supervisor development. These Are Your Benefits FUCHS provides opportunities for professional development, challenging projects, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package in a global organization. FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).