Warehouse Manager in Lakeville, Minnesota at QA1 Precision Products

The Career:

Join a growing organization where you'll have the opportunity to influence both operational performance and the employee experience.

As our Warehouse Manager, you will lead our warehouse operations at our Lakeville, Minnesota facility. It's an opportunity to lead a critical function within a growing manufacturing organization that is investing in its people, facilities, and future. In this career, you'll partner closely with production, quality, and customer-facing teams to ensure products move efficiently and accurately throughout the organization. This opportunity is ideal for a leader who enjoys maintaining a strong presence on the floor, coaching and developing team members, and leveraging technology to drive operational excellence. You'll have the opportunity to lead continuous improvement initiatives and help shape the future of our warehouse operations. We're seeking a leader who leads by example, builds trust through action, and understands that great results come from investing in people and processes. If you're ready to take ownership of a critical operation and help drive our next chapter of growth, we'd love to hear from you.

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience negotiating freight programs and transportation contracts

• Experience with digital warehouse technologies

• Experience supporting multi-site or intercompany warehouse operations

• Familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, generally between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Extended hours are rare.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 16 warehouse professionals while overseeing all warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory control, material handling, shipping, and distribution activities that support production and customer fulfillment goals.

• Manage outbound and intercompany transportation, and domestic, including the transportation management systems and carriers for TL, LTL, and Small Parcel in support of QA1’s service level and cost objectives.

• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement through daily team huddles, problem-solving, process improvements, and performance management.

• Partner with Operations, Quality, Customer Service, and other departments to ensure smooth product flow and exceptional customer experiences.

• Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counting, inventory controls, process discipline, and warehouse best practices.

• Develop team members through coaching, training, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing skill development while fostering a positive, people-centric culture.

• Utilize technology, reporting, and operational metrics to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and support strategic business initiatives.

The Critical Skills and Experience You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced education or equivalent experience preferred

• 5+ years in leadership experience within warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.

• Demonstrated success leading larger teams in fast-paced operational environments.

• Proven track record driving continuous improvement initiatives, lean events, process optimization, and operational efficiency.

• Strong change management skills with the ability to lead teams through new processes, systems, and business growth.

• Experience analyzing freight spend, transportation performance, and cost-reduction opportunities.

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership and a visible presence on the warehouse floor.

• Strong understanding of workplace safety practices and OSHA requirements.

• Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.

• Self-directed, results-oriented leader who fosters teamwork, accountability, and trust.

• Someone people want to work with: a leader who is approachable, collaborative, and committed to helping others succeed.

• Ability to meet physical requirements of the job including extended standing 8-10 hours a day with occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs.

• Demonstrable strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Office products and capable of quickly training and becoming proficient with ERP system (Syteline)

• Verified personal and professional values aligning with QA1

The Company:

QA1 is a privately held leader in performance shocks, steering and suspension systems, chassis, rod ends and related components for the motorsports and industrial markets. With multiple U.S.-based manufacturing facilities equipped with state-of-the-art technology, we are committed to delivering high-quality products that meet the demanding standards of our customers.

Our core values: Create Solutions, Earn It, People Centric, Do the Right Thing - guide everything we do, shaping our products, customer interactions, and internal collaborations. These principles shape a culture that provides premium performance at competitive pricing, while continuously innovating to solve complex challenges. With a focus on long-term relationships, we prioritize customer interests and deliver reliability and credibility.

Our team of over 230 individuals includes passionate racers, automotive enthusiasts, and experts from a variety of industrial fields, fostering a dynamic and collaborative workforce who work together across multiple brands and locations to create high-quality products and deliver great experiences for our customers. Team QA1 includes the people behind our brands: QA1, Detroit Speed & Engineering, Speedtech Performance, and Proforged. While each brand serves a distinct purpose in the market, internally we are united by shared values, goals, and a commitment to doing the right thing.

Our work environment is more than just task-oriented; it is a place where we support each other, have fun, and recognize that every contribution is essential to our collective success. We are not just a company; we are a close-knit, high performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and one another.

The Rewards:

At QA1, we understand that high-performance teams deserve high-performance rewards. That's why we offer a comprehensive set of benefits designed to keep our team members fueled, motivated, and achieving their career goals. We support our team, ensuring they have the resources to perform at their best, achieve financial success, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Our rewards include:

• Competitive Pay – based on experience

• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, life, disability, vision insurance and more

• 401(k) with Company Contribution – Helping you plan for a secure future

• Paid Time Off – Company-paid days off for holidays and taking time to recharge

• Wellness Programs & Perks – Programs to keep you in top shape—physically, socially, and financially

• Development Opportunities – Personal and professional growth opportunities, including education reimbursement, to keep you improving your skills and advancing your career

• Community Engagement – Opportunities to give back through local and national charity efforts, strengthening the community around us

• Exclusive Product Discounts – Enjoy discounts on company products so you can experience our incredible solutions firsthand

• And more perks: Enjoy a climate-controlled manufacturing floor, onsite canteen offerings, and a relaxed and casual dress code

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Interested or Know Someone Who Is?

If this opportunity and our team-oriented culture align with your career goals, please visit www.QA1.net for more information and to apply. We carefully review every application received. We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to multicultural understanding and enriching our diverse community. To ensure a safe and secure workplace, QA1 conducts criminal background checks and drug screenings for all new hires.