About this opportunity
Automation & Factory Solutions lists this Warehouse Manager opportunity in miamisburg, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Automation & Factory Solutions (AFS) , a SunSource company, helps manufacturers improve productivity, efficiency, and performance through innovative automation technologies, industrial products, and engineered solutions. We partner with customers across North America to solve complex manufacturing challenges, optimize processes, and implement safe, efficient solutions tailored to their unique needs. Through our network of local branches, we provide customers with stocking inventory, technical support, training, and dedicated sales teams to keep their operations moving forward.
The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, safety, and operational performance of the Miamisburg, Ohio distribution/warehouse facility. This role owns the day-to-day execution of receiving, put-away, inventory control, order fulfillment, and shipping, while driving a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and process discipline. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can identify and eliminate operational bottlenecks, drive root cause problem-solving, and deliver consistently accurate inventory — while building the documentation and training infrastructure (SOPs and work instructions) needed to scale a well-cross-trained, accountable team.
Essential Functions
Leadership & Team Management
Directly supervise, coach, and develop a team of 10 warehouse associates, including scheduling, performance management, and disciplinary action as needed
Set clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable to productivity, quality, and safety standards
Build a culture of ownership, cross-training, and continuous improvement
Conduct regular one-on-ones, team huddles, and performance reviews
Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization
Proactively identify operational bottlenecks across receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping processes
Create a continuous improvement team mindset. Lead & Teach root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams) for recurring issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Design, implement, and track continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, or Kaizen principles to improve throughput, reduce waste, and lower operating costs
Establish and monitor KPIs (e.g., order accuracy, on-time shipment, dock-to-stock time, labor productivity) to measure and sustain improvements
Inventory Accuracy & Control
Own end-to-end inventory accuracy for the facility, driving toward a best-in-class cycle count process & root cause analysis
Implement and maintain robust cycle counting programs and reconcile discrepancies in a timely manner
Partner with Purchasing, Customer Service, and Finance to resolve inventory discrepancies and prevent recurrence
Ensure accurate, real-time transaction processing within Epicor Prophet 21 (P21), including receipts, transfers, adjustments, and shipments
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) & Training
Optimize, document, and maintain SOPs and work instructions for all core warehouse functions (receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, cycle counting, returns, etc.)
Build and manage a cross-training matrix to ensure operational coverage, flexibility, and reduced single-points-of-failure across the team
Use SOPs and work instructions as the foundation for onboarding, ongoing training, and accountability standards
Regularly audit adherence to SOPs and update documentation as processes evolve
Systems & Reporting
Utilize Epicor Prophet 21 (P21) as the primary WMS/ERP tool for inventory management, order fulfillment, and reporting
Generate and analyze reports from P21 to monitor inventory accuracy, order status, and warehouse performance metrics
Identify opportunities to improve system utilization and data integrity
Manage NCRs(Non Conforming Receipts) quickly and accurately to ensure supplier operations have accurate date to drive improvements
Safety & Compliance
Ensure the warehouse operates in full compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies
Lead safety training, incident investigations, and corrective actions
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment (5S standards)
Facilities & Equipment
Oversee the maintenance and proper use of warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.)
Manage facility housekeeping, organization, and space utilization for a :20,000 sq. ft. operation.
Required
Experience, Education and Skills
5+ years of warehouse/distribution management experience, including direct people leadership (supervising teams of 8–15+)
Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement initiatives with measurable results (throughput, cost reduction, accuracy improvements)
Proven track record of achieving and sustaining high inventory accuracy
Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, and training/cross-training programs
Hands-on experience with an ERP/WMS system; Epicor Prophet 21 (P21) experience strongly preferred
Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills (5 Whys, fishbone, PDCA, or similar methodologies)
Excellent communication, coaching, and accountability-driven leadership style
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general office software
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow Belt/Green Belt) or formal Lean/5S training
Experience in (industry — e.g., distribution, manufacturing, wholesale) environments
Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification
Physical Requirements
Ability to walk, stand, bend, and lift up to 30 lbs. for extended periods
Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with variable temperatures
Ability to operate warehouse equipment as needed
Work Schedule
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility for operational needs
What Success Looks Like In This Role
Inventory accuracy consistently meets or exceeds (target %, e.g., 99%+)
Documented SOPs and work instructions exist for all core processes, with a cross-training matrix showing multi-skilled coverage across the team
Recurring operational issues are identified, root-caused, and permanently resolved rather than repeatedly patched
Warehouse KPIs (throughput, on-time shipping, labor efficiency) show measurable, sustained improvement quarter over quarter
An engaged, accountable team with low turnover and clear performance expectations
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Worksite address
miamisburg, OH, 45343, US
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