Warehouse Manager - Chemical/HAZMAT Lima, OHSalary dependent on years of experience plus 10% bonus potential, profit sharing, competitive 401K match, benefits after 30 days of employment, and a first shift only operation! Enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule (starting your day at 7) with minimal after-hour calls and virtually no Saturdays, offering an exceptionally rare work-life balance in the warehousing industry. Lead a stable and high-performing team of direct reports who boast an average tenure of 13 years, ensuring you have the reliable support needed to succeed from day one.
Join a privately held, owner-present company with an established customer base that is actively expanding through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Work directly under a Vice President of Operations with nearly a decade of company experience and personal experience in this role, providing you with expert guidance as you oversee both direct and indirect staff. Become part of an organization that lives by the "RISE UP" core values—Respect, Integrity, Safety, Excellence, Unity, and Positivity—fostering a culture that truly cares for its people and resources.
Benefit from a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive benefits, a 401(k) plan, and bonus potential within a stable, multi-industry supplier environment.Established, privately held logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead the site warehouse for a first-shift operation, with direct and indirect reports. As the Warehouse Manager, you will report to the VP of Operations and oversee a team of up to 15 people. Daily, you will be responsible for the following tasks:Operational Oversight: Manages the daily operations and overall conditions of assigned warehouses to ensure results align with company performance goals and customer expectations.Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Develops and implements hazardous materials management programs, safety protocols, and health programs (such as Spills Response and Chemical Hygiene) to meet legal mandates.Financial Management: Monitors cost controls to achieve financial targets, manages labor utilization to minimize costs, and prepares capital expenditure proposals to upgrade facilities or equipment.Quality & Continuous Improvement: Maintains and audits Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ISO standards while instilling a continuous improvement approach across all warehouse functions.Team Leadership & Coaching: Conducts performance appraisals, develops succession plans, and provides professional leadership to foster a stable work environment and minimize employee turnover.Customer & Business Development: Acts as the primary point of contact for customer issues and assists with business development initiatives, including contract negotiations and customer visits.Facility & Asset Maintenance: Oversees the maintenance of facilities and equipment, identifying when assets are obsolete or require remodeling based on operational needs.Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment while holding others accountable, be professional, and able to handle pressure while finding ways to make processes better.
Although more initially, individuals should enjoy spending up to 50% of their time on the floor, supporting a first shift operation. The company offers competitive medical benefits (including dental and vision) after 30 days of employment, 10% bonus potential, short-term and long-term disability, 401K, paid holidays, vacation, and health reimbursement.Requirements for the Warehouse Manager:A minimum of a high school diploma or GED; a Bachelor's degree is preferredMinimum of 2-5 years of similar warehouse management experienceExperience in warehousing chemical and HAZMAT-related materialsSupervision experience in non-union work environmentsExperience working with an ERP or WMS systemMicrosoft Office, specifically Excel SkillsWhy work for this organization:Company supplies multiple industriesCompetitive benefits, including 401K, and bonus potentialPrivately held company, with a present ownerOversee a first shift ONLY operation, with minimal after-hour callsHave the corner office, close to the warehouse floorEstablished customer base that offers stabilityOversee a team of tenured employees to support you in your effortsExcellent company culture that truly cares about their staffAdding sales staff and planning on growth by acquisition and organicallyCandidates need to be local to Lima, OH. There is not a relocation package being offered.