This location is on-site at our Fife, WA facility Position Summary: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Warehouse Manager to lead our warehouse operations with a focus on logistics efficiency, freight optimization, inventory accuracy, OTIF shipments, and workplace safety. This role plays a key part in ensuring that warehouse operations support company goals for customer satisfaction, cost control, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities: Logistics & Freight Optimization - Develop and execute freight strategies to reduce transportation costs while maintaining high service levels.
- Collaborate with carriers and freight partners to negotiate contracts and improve delivery performance.
- Optimize inbound and outbound shipping through load consolidation, routing, and mode selection.
- Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) to monitor freight KPIs and drive efficiency.
- Support efficiency efforts for intracompany transportation between multiple sites.
On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) Shipments - Ensure all customer and internal orders are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on schedule.
- Partner with planning, customer service, and production teams to meet OTIF targets.
- Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks or issues that could impact shipment timeliness or completeness.
- Track OTIF performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
Inventory Accuracy - Maintain inventory integrity through cycle counts, audits, and system reconciliations.
- Implement and enforce inventory control procedures to minimize shrinkage and prevent stockouts.
- Ensure accurate system transactions for receipts, transfers, adjustments, and shipments.
- Collaborate with production, purchasing, and planning teams to optimize storage and stocking levels.
Safety & Compliance - Foster a strong safety culture by enforcing OSHA and company safety standards.
- Conduct regular safety training, inspections, and incident investigations.
- Ensure that material handling equipment and warehouse infrastructure are maintained in safe operating condition.
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Education/Experience - Bachelor's degree and 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3 years managerial and/or supervisory experience
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficient problem-solving and multitasking skills
- Ability to promote teamwork among peers is a must
- Ability to answer a high volume of calls and/or emails daily
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Proficient with SAP or an equivalent ERP system
Supervisory Responsibilities: YES Employee(s) Group/Department Supervised: WAREHOUSE, SHIPPING Competencies / Technical Skills: Core Competencies: Personal Credibility, Analytical Abilities, Active listening, Adaptability, Attentiveness, Problem Solving, Dependability, Decision-making, Effective communication, Digital literacy, Friendliness, Knowledge of your product or service, Open-mindedness, Quick thinking, Responsiveness, and Timeliness, and Builds Collaborative Relationships with peers
Organizational Competencies: Continuous Improvement, Superior customer Service, Continuous learning, Active listening and understanding, Attention to detail, Steadfast ethics and integrity, All-in teamwork, Inclusive decision making, Creative problem solving, Growth mindset, Broad Perspective, Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as excel and word. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems such as Syteline, Oracle, and SAP. Licenses / Certifications: None Physical Requirements: Sit for long periods of time.
Work Conditions Environment: Office Travel: Minimal,
Special Work Conditions: N/A
Disclaimer The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.
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