Warehouse Manager- Wellford, SC

Overview

As our Warehouse Manager, you will play an instrumental role in overseeing and optimizing operations at our South Carolina location. You’ll manage multiple departments within our warehouse facility, directly contributing to the success of our operations.

In this position, you’ll lead a team of approximately 15 employees, ensuring seamless operations across receiving, stocking, inventory management, processing, picking, pulling, packing, and shipping. On a day-to-day basis, you’ll actively engage with your team, conducting audits, and driving operational improvements while identifying near and long-term strategic initiatives the strengthen the facility’s operations.

Your leadership will be key to fostering a positive work environment where accountability and teamwork thrive.

If you are passionate about warehousing and distribution, excel in operational excellence, and are eager to make a direct impact, we encourage you to apply!

Facility Address: 370 Old Spartanburg Hwy Wellford, South Carolina 29385

Hours of Operation: 7AM to 4PM Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed

What you’ll do

• Oversee daily operations across multiple departments, including receiving, stocking, inventory, processing, picking, pulling, packing, and shipping
• Provide direct supervision to warehouse personnel, conducting performance evaluations, coaching, training, and cross-training to ensure coverage for all processes
• Manage safety protocols, ensuring compliance with GCG safety guidelines, and maintain documentation for an ISO-certified warehouse
• Rotate throughout the production floor, conducting continuous audits, and implementing lean warehouse practices and 5S improvements
• Ensure the proper maintenance of warehouse equipment, including forklifts, order pickers, and standing reach trucks, and manage outsourced preventative maintenance (PM) schedules
• Maintain inventory accuracy and integrity through regular cycle count reconciliation and auditing
• Collaborate effectively with various departments to ensure seamless communication and operations
• Maintain adequate supplies and resources for warehouse order fulfillment, including reels, pallets, and PPE supplies
• Uphold cleanliness and security of the physical plant and ensure compliance with safety and loss prevention audits

What you’ll bring

Education & Experience

• Strong background in distribution or warehousing, preferably with experience in tangible goods like wire and cable or similar industries
• Experience managing teams, conducting performance reviews, and driving operational improvements
• Familiarity with warehouse equipment, including forklifts and powered industrial trucks (certification provided by the company)
• Knowledge of quality management systems or ISO standards is highly desirable

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to analyze operational data and implement effective process improvements
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to foster a positive work environment
• Proficiency in basic computer skills and adaptability to new software systems
• Experience with lean warehouse practices, 5S principles, and inventory management

What we offer

• Competitive annual salary 
• Robust and affordable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, and more  
• PTO plan with company paid holidays  
• 401K with employer contribution  
• An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!  

About GCG

At GCG, our mission is to power, connect, and automate our world.  With the responsive DNA of a startup and the size of a global leader, we offer top brands and extensive value-added services that make us an invaluable partner to our customers in multiple industry verticals across the globe.  We are committed to meeting the needs of our customers, while focusing attention on our responsibility to the environment, our associates and the communities we serve.

GCG is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

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