CookUnity

Senior Warehouse Operations Manager

Seattle, Washington, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$105k-$130kDetected 43 days ago

Outbound SalesSAPOperations ManagementSupply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementERPInventory ManagementLeadershipNetSuiteHACCPFood SafetyS&OP

About the role

As the Senior Manager over Warehouse Operations, you will lead all aspects of warehouse operations for the CookUnity facility.
You'll be responsible for both day-to-day operational excellence and the strategic development of systems and processes that drive scalability, efficiency, and food safety.
This role demands a strong leader who can own and optimize core functions such as stock replenishment, receiving, inventory control, ingredient distribution, and order staging.

Manage a team of salaried and hourly associates and leaders (30+ direct and indirect reports)
Develop and execute warehouse layouts, racking strategies, and inventory zoning to maximize space and improve material flow.
Lead a team of Supervisors and Associates, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and high performance.
Own your portion of the P&L through KPIs such as over-usage, inventory accuracy, waste and spoilage, purchase price variance and labor utilization
develop and implement strategies to improve these metrics.
Manage warehouse labor planning and the site's operational budget
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies targeting material handling, storage optimization, and data accuracy.
Travel occasionally (5-10%) to support company-wide initiatives and collaborate with peers at other CookUnity sites.
Own your portion of the P&L through KPIs such as over-usage, inventory accuracy, waste and spoilage, purchase price variance and labor utilization; develop and implement strategies to improve these metrics.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
or equivalent operational experience in fast-paced warehouse settings.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in warehouse, inventory, or supply chain operations, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Strong understanding of HACCP, warehouse safety protocols, and food handling requirements.
Experience with ERP, WMS, and MRP platforms (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Infor) and the ability to lead system optimization or rollouts.
Ability to thrive in a hands-on leadership role within a dynamic, scaling environment.
Ability to promote professional growth and development of the entire Warehouse team.
Demonstrated success managing warehouse teams in food production, manufacturing, or high-volume fulfillment environments.
Proven ability to manage site budgets, labor plans, and operational metrics.
Skilled in continuous improvement practices and structured problem-solving.
Ability to travel 5-10% as needed to support other locations
Benefits
🩺 Health Insurance coverage

All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Pay Range for this position
$105,000 - $130,000 USD

⛱ PTO policy and paid sick days
access to a nutritional coach and fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle
All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
📈 We grow, you grow: Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1.
🐣 Family leave: 12 fully paid
🕯 Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises

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