Warehouse Manager at Virnig Manufacturing, Inc. – Fort Madison, Iowa

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading all warehouse operations at the Fort Madison facility, including receiving, inventory control, storage, kitting, and shipping. This role ensures accurate inventory, efficient material flow, and on-time order fulfillment to support production and customer demand.

This position leads warehouse personnel, drives process discipline, and partners cross-functionally with Procurement, Production, and Logistics to support operational performance and continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $77,000 – $90,000 annually

Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO including vacation and paid holidays
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities for growth and development

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse start-up activities including layout, racking, storage strategy, and material flow design
• Establish inventory locations, bin structures, and material handling processes
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all warehouse functions
• Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, inventory control, kitting, and shipping
• Ensure accurate and timely picking, kitting, and shipment of materials and finished goods
• Manage receiving processes including inspection, documentation, and system entry
• Own inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation processes
• Investigate discrepancies and drive root cause resolution
• Maintain real-time inventory visibility within ERP systems
• Hire, train, and develop warehouse team members as the facility scales
• Set expectations and hold team accountable for safety, productivity, and accuracy
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and performance of warehouse personnel
• Optimize warehouse layout, workflows, and material flow to improve efficiency and reduce handling
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to reduce cost and waste
• Partner with Materials, Procurement, Production Planning, and Operations to align priorities and material availability
• Communicate risks related to shortages, delays, or inventory issues
• Monitor and drive key performance indicators including inventory accuracy, order accuracy, on-time shipments, and productivity
• Take corrective action when performance expectations are not met

Core Competencies

• Ownership & Accountability – Takes full responsibility for inventory accuracy, material flow, and warehouse performance
• Leadership & Team Development – Builds, develops, and holds a team accountable to clear expectations
• Operational Execution – Drives daily execution with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness
• Process Improvement – Identifies gaps, eliminates waste, and implements sustainable improvements
• Problem Solving – Analyzes issues, identifies root causes, and drives corrective action
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Works effectively with Materials, Production, and Operations to meet business needs
• Systems & Data Utilization – Leverages ERP systems and data to manage inventory and performance

VIRNIG MANUFACTURING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, military service, veteran status, gender identity, status with regard to public assistance, or any other class protected by law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with known disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship for the Company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship building abilities.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment, metal fabrication, or industrial manufacturing preferred.

Benefits