• Night Warehouse Manager

    Breakthru Beverage Group (Middle River, MD)


    Time Type:

    Full time

    Remote Type:

    Job Family Group:

    Market Operations

    Job Description Summary:

    We are looking for a results-driven Night Warehouse Manager to lead our overnight distribution operations in a high-volume wine and spirits facility. This role is responsible for supervising a team of approximately 80 employees with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and productivity. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with experience in warehouse automation, union workforce management, and continuous process improvement. Four-day work week.

    Job Description:

    Job Responsibilities:

    + Lead and manage nightly warehouse operations to meet performance targets and customer expectations.

    + Ensure all activities are executed with a strong focus on **productivity** , **efficiency** , and **accuracy** .

    + Oversee **quality assurance** procedures to maintain high standards in order fulfillment and minimize errors.

    + Promote and enforce a **safety-first culture** , ensuring compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.

    + Provide training, coaching, and development for warehouse team members to support continuous improvement.

    + Supervise and maintain positive working relationships in a **unionized environment** , including handling grievances and labor issues.

    + Manage and troubleshoot **conveyor systems** and material handling equipment to minimize downtime and improve flow.

    + Oversee **truck loading** processes, ensuring compliance with load plans and timely dispatch.

    + Monitor and improve **selection accuracy** through performance metrics and corrective actions.

    + Ensure **inventory accuracy** by implementing cycle counts, reconciliations, and inventory control best practices.

    + Identify and implement strategies to reduce **breakage** , **loss** , and **shipment shortages** .

    + Use KPIs and data analytics to drive **continuous improvement** and operational excellence.

    + Collaborate with transportation, inventory, and customer service teams to ensure alignment and smooth operations.

    + Manage nightly staffing, attendance, scheduling, and performance reviews in line with business needs.

     

    Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience

    + Minimum of 5 years’ of warehouse supervisory/leadership experience in related area (distribution or logistics). Beverage of Food industry preferred.

    + Experience managing in a unionized workforce strongly preferred

    + Knowledge of **warehouse automation** , **conveyor systems** , and **material handling equipment**

    + Strong understanding of **inventory control** , **order selection** , and **loading processes** .

    + Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and drive **operational improvements** .

    + Proficient in warehouse management systems (WMS) and PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software

    + Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills

    + Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines

    + Analytic and Reporting skills

    + Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills

    + Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Complete working knowledge of Warehouse Management System

    + Working knowledge of SAP

    + Experience in the wine and spirits distribution industry

    + Familiarity with OSHA standards and safety audits

    + Lean or Six Sigma training or certification

    Physical Requirements:

    + While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone

    Competencies:

    + May help coordinate the work of junior members of the team.

    + Resolves issues which are often varied and non-routine. Undertakes analysis and investigation to solve issues.

     

    _This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description._

     

    Compensation: Base salary $79,000.00 - $95,000.00 + 10% annual bonus potential (Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience.)

     

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    Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298-3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.