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GF Piping Systems · 16 hours ago

Sr Warehouse Manager

Little Rock, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

GF Piping Systems is a forward-thinking leader in the piping systems industry, committed to sustainability and innovation. The Senior Warehouse Manager will oversee all internal warehousing and external distribution center operations, ensuring efficient material flow and timely shipping of finished goods.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading all internal warehousing and external distribution center operations at a high velocity engineered plastics facility. This role oversees a complex material flow environment, ensuring that raw materials are staged accurately and efficiently for production, and that finished goods are shipped on time, in full, with full traceability and compliance

Oversees all internal warehouse operations, including receiving, raw material staging, inventory control, and line-side delivery

Manages the external distribution center, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment, staging, and outbound logistics

Leads, develops, and holds accountable a team of warehouse employees

Implements and sustains best practices for warehouse layout, 5S, FIFO flow, and inventory accuracy

Drives improvements in order-picking speed, dock scheduling, and load optimization to reduce freight costs and improve customer satisfaction

Maintains ERP and WMS system integrity, ensuring real-time inventory tracking and accurate transactional data

Owns warehouse safety and compliance, including forklift training, pedestrian safety, and material handling standards

Coordinates with Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Customer Service to meet delivery targets and support efficient plant operations

Analyzes KPIs and leads regular performance reviews to identify and resolve bottlenecks

Serves as Plant Manager backup as needed

Supports a group-wide supply chain and assists with other sites as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Warehouse operations managementERPWMS systemsLeadership skillsLogistics experienceAnalytical skillsLean tools familiarityTeam-building skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Strong leadership and team-building skills

Ability to coach, delegate, and drive accountability

Excellent organizational, planning, and time management abilities

Commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Bachelor's degree or better in a relevant field (Business, Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain, etc.) preferred

Seven (7) plus years of experience in warehousing, logistics, or distribution, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role

Proven success managing warehouse operations in a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution setting

Experience with ERP and/or WMS systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar)

Experience in plastics manufacturing or high-mix production environments is advantageous

Experience with cycle counting programs and inventory reconciliation processes

Familiarity with Lean tools applied to warehousing and distribution (e.g., spaghetti mapping, pull systems, visual controls)

Exposure to EDI shipping and direct customer fulfillment models

Exposure to machine noise

Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production and warehouse area

Working conditions are normal for a high-volume manufacturing environment

Work may involve lifting materials and products up to 50 pounds and working in and around heavy equipment

Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and work boots

This role may require walking in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment