Operations & Warehouse Manager

Aventure Staffing

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • $75,000 Per Year

Highlights

Partner with sales, purchasing, and transportation teams to conduct cycle counts, adjust inventory, and review logistics documentation to establish daily shipping priorities and workflows. Track facility maintenance schedules, coordinate equipment inspections, procure essential operating supplies, and lead initiatives to improve daily operational efficiency.

Numbers & Facts

LocationDes Moines, IA

Description

Operations and Warehouse Manager

Pay: $75k+ DOE

Hours: 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. M-F

An established distribution company is seeking a hands-on Manager to oversee daily operations, shipping and receiving, and inventory control. In this role, you will lead facility personnel, drive operational efficiency, and enforce safety standards to ensure accurate, on-time delivery for regional clients.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for warehouse visitors, manage will-call orders, and step onto the production floor as needed to guarantee on-time deliveries.
  • Oversee all incoming/outgoing shipments, coordinate material staging and truck loading, and manage transfer orders across multi-facility locations to maintain accuracy and condition standards.
  • Partner with sales, purchasing, and transportation teams to conduct cycle counts, adjust inventory, and review logistics documentation to establish daily shipping priorities and workflows.
  • Direct site-wide safety programs alongside leadership, while training warehouse personnel on equipment (overhead cranes, lifting apparatus), packaging standards, and LOTO/preventative maintenance protocols.
  • Manage warehouse shift scheduling, breaks, and attendance while collaborating with HR on staffing needs and performance management.
  • Track facility maintenance schedules, coordinate equipment inspections, procure essential operating supplies, and lead initiatives to improve daily operational efficiency.

 

 Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent education from college/technical school; or 1-year related experience and training; or a combination of education and experience.
  • 5 years prior management experience required
  • 2+ years of Shipping and Receiving experience
  • Measuring with tape and micrometer, required
  • DOT knowledge
  • Overhead crane
  • Maintenance experience, preferred
  • Able to multi-task and complete projects in a timely manner
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication skills

  

Pay & Benefits:

  • $75k+, Depending On Experience
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flex Spending, Disability, EAP, 401(k) and more.

 

 Our job is to get YOU hired (and it's free!)

For more information, apply or send resume to Carol Thomason, cthomason@aventure.com

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