What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at Kinetic Brands?
About Kinetic Brands
Unconventional brands for unconventional people.
Kinetic is a full-stack brand incubator owning a portfolio of digital brands. The brands we build are the opposite of basic. Each brand has a distinct identity, memorable product, and cult following. Through our full-stack infrastructure (meaning we manage everything in-house–including fulfillment, supply chain, R&D, marketing, and development), we can go first to market with any brand concept and create something truly bespoke that stands out even in the most crowded of industries.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead our growing team and oversee logistics operations, including distribution, manufacturing, and transportation. In this role, you will ensure the efficient production and distribution of our products while driving operational efficiency and quality in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will be responsible for meeting productivity targets and ensuring that all warehouse processes run smoothly, efficiently, and on time. This role will report directly to the Director of Operations.
You will
- Oversee warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, distribution, manufacturing, and facility processes
- Ensure operational efficiency, meeting quality, quantity, customer satisfaction, and financial goals
- Direct distribution and manufacturing operations to achieve cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness objectives while optimizing warehouse layout and space utilization
- Maintain compliance with warehousing, handling, shipping regulations, and enforce health, safety, hygiene, and security standards, including OSHA and GMP requirements
- Hire, train, coach, and mentor warehouse personnel; conduct performance reviews and provide continuous guidance
- Develop and implement strategies to improve distribution and manufacturing processes, reducing costs and increasing efficiency
- Establish policies and procedures for logistics activities and ensure adherence
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing data to identify issues and opportunities for process improvement. Generate reports and statistics to support decision-making
- Collaborate with the Leadership Team, managing inbound requests from Customer Experience, Supply Chain, and Marketing
- Ensure on-time and accurate order fulfillment, prioritizing tasks to meet shipping deadlines
- Scale warehouse operations to meet growing demand while maintaining efficiency and quality standards
- Work with the Director of Operations to manage warehouse staffing, adapting to projected and unexpected volume fluctuations
- Maintain inventory accuracy, oversee stock control, and reconcile inventory with software systems
- Negotiate transportation rates and services with freight providers and external storage facilities. Assess and recommend optimal shipping methods, routes, and carriers to balance business needs and costs
- Schedule and track inbound and outbound shipments efficiently
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Kinetic Brands is an equal opportunity employer — we believe being successful is directly tied to creating a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment.