Warehouse Director

Job Title: Warehouse Director

Reports To: Vice President, Warehouses

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: Full Time

Location: Charleston

Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000

Job Summary: The Warehouse Director is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of warehouse operations, including staff supervision, inventory management, logistics optimization, safety protocol implementation, and cost-effective strategies. This role involves hands-on management, with a focus on positive employee relations, safety, continuous process improvement, and fostering a high-performance culture. This position is essential for ensuring the efficiency and safe operation of the warehouse.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises the Inbound Shift Manager, Outbound Shift Manager, Route Check-In Specialist, and Overnight Shift Lead.
• Provides leadership and direction for the main functions of the SCP warehouse team.
• Responsible for leading the warehouse team to achieve high levels of performance through employee engagement.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manages all functions and processes related to warehouse operations.
• Oversees inbound and outbound warehouse activities, inventory management, facility cleanliness, and organization.
• Responsible for the overall performance and maintenance of the outbound conveyor system, including technical support and spare parts inventory.
• Cultivates a culture of safety and ensures employees follow safe practices.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations and other safety standards in warehouse operations, maintaining regulatory documentation.
• Ensures compliance with key performance indicators and inventory control procedures.
• Manages inventory processes, including purchase orders, cycle counts, route check-ins, and quarterly physical inventory counts.
• Drives productivity improvements and cost-reduction initiatives while managing day-to-day warehouse activities to meet strategic objectives.
• Develops, manages, and is accountable for budgeting costs.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in the warehouse area.
• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement, optimizing warehouse processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Performs other assigned duties (e.g., flexible hours/days to support operations).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Represents SCP’s commitment to excellence through PARTNERS values.
• Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to lead, motivate, coach, and build a cohesive, high-performing warehouse culture.
• Operational & Warehouse Management: Expertise in large-scale warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics optimization. Capable of managing day-to-day operations while aligning with long-term business goals.
• Process Improvement & Problem-Solving: Skilled in identifying inefficiencies, implementing process improvements, and resolving complex warehousing challenges in real time.
• Knowledge and experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or other inventory control systems.
• Proficiency in operating various warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and aerial lifts.
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Excellent communicator with the ability to build positive cross-functional relationships and provide clear, consistent messaging.
• Multitasking & Prioritization: Able to handle multiple high-priority tasks effectively, prioritizing and delegating to achieve operational goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools (Outlook, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Strong analytical skills.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in managing production, logistics, operations, or distribution, or 7 years of professional experience in a similar or related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sustain physical work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to work on your feet all day.

Note: Job descriptions are not intended and should not be constructed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making decisions pertaining to compensation.

Southern Crown Partners is an equal opportunity employer that takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.