Warehouse & Site Manager in Portage, Wisconsin at MKB

Position Summary

The Warehouse & Site Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of our Portage, WI facility, which combines warehouse, distribution, and light manufacturing activities. This role is responsible for ensuring safe operations, maintaining inventory accuracy, meeting customer delivery expectations, and developing a high-performing team while driving continuous improvement throughout the operation.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys balancing people leadership with operational execution and process improvement.

Essential Responsibilities:

Operations Leadership

• Lead all day-to-day operations of the Portage facility.
• Ensure products are manufactured, assembled, stored, and shipped safely, efficiently, and accurately.
• Develop daily production and warehouse priorities to meet customer demand.
• Monitor workflow and adjust resources to maximize productivity.

Warehouse & Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and inventory controls.
• Oversee receiving, storage, picking, shipping, and transportation activities.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Optimize warehouse organization and material flow.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse and production employees.
• Build employee engagement and accountability.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching.
• Manage staffing levels and scheduling.
• Partner with Human Resources on recruiting, training, and employee relations.

Safety & Quality

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Conduct regular safety observations and corrective actions.
• Ensure quality standards are consistently met.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions for safety or quality issues.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and improve service.
• Implement Lean manufacturing and warehouse best practices.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Utilize KPIs to drive operational performance.

Financial & Administrative

• Manage labor productivity and overtime.
• Monitor operating expenses.
• Maintain accurate reporting and operational metrics.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Sales, and Corporate teams to support business objectives.

Qualifications:

Required

• 5+ years of leadership experience in warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or operations.
• Experience leading hourly employees.
• Strong inventory management experience.
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations and shipping/receiving.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to identify problems and implement practical solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• OSHA or safety leadership experience.
• Experience in building materials, manufacturing, or industrial distribution.