Operations Manager - Building Materials Experiences

Operations Manager – Warehouse & Distribution

Lansing, Michigan | Full-Time | Direct Hire | On-Site
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift
Confidential Employer | Building Materials Industry

Henpen Consultants is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to lead warehouse and delivery operations for a growing building materials company. This position supervises a team of 6–10 warehouse employees and oversees inventory accuracy, shipping and receiving, delivery coordination, and workplace safety.

The ideal candidate enjoys leading a team, solving operational problems, and assisting with warehouse activities to keep customer orders moving accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

- Supervise, train, develop, and motivate warehouse employees.

- Coordinate shipping, receiving, order picking, truck loading, and unloading.

- Maintain inventory accuracy through daily cycle counts, organized storage, and bin locations.

- Investigate product losses and implement corrective actions.

- Conduct daily safety walkthroughs, monthly safety meetings, and quarterly driver safety meetings.

- Enforce company policies and address employee performance concerns.

- Plan delivery routes and coordinate transportation resources to support timely, profitable deliveries.

- Monitor driver hours of service and support compliance with federal DOT requirements.

- Coordinate preventive maintenance for vehicles, warehouse machinery, and equipment.

- Improve warehouse layout, storage utilization, loading efficiency, and productivity.

- Partner with purchasing and sales to support customer needs.

Qualifications

- At least 3 years of forklift operating experience required.

- 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.

- Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record.

- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a hands-on warehouse environment.

- Familiarity with inventory systems, barcode scanners, Microsoft Office, and transportation management technology.

- Knowledge of warehouse safety, driver safety, and DOT compliance.

- Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and perform essential job duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.

- Must be at least 18 years old and able to complete a drug screening and background verification.

- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Benefits & Growth

- Competitive compensation with bonus opportunity.

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

- 401(k) with company match.

- Vacation and sick time.

- Career advancement opportunities with an expanding company.

- Relocation assistance may be negotiable.

Apply

Email your rsum to [email protected] with the subject line Operations Manager – Lansing , or text Henry at 833-243-5737 with your name and the job title.