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Gehl Foods, LLC lists this Warehouse Manager opportunity in walterboro, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Why join our team?
Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
Generous PTO & holidays
Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career
Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community | Wellness
Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:
Tuition reimbursement
HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
Referral bonus program
Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
Proven continued business growth for future opportunities
Position Overview
Gehl Food & Beverage is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead warehousing operations supporting our Walterboro, SC manufacturing facility. This critical leadership role owns safety, food safety compliance, inventory accuracy and traceability, team development, budget performance, and operational efficiency across a multi-shift, seven‑day‑a‑week operation.
The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, results‑driven leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, manufacturing‑adjacent environment and has a strong track record of building teams and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily and strategic warehouse operations, with accountability for safety, quality, throughput, inventory accuracy, service, and cost performance.
Build, develop, and retain high‑performing teams while creating a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Establish and manage warehouse KPIs, identifying performance gaps and driving corrective actions.
Oversee inbound raw and packaging materials, staging, and timely material supply to production.
Own inventory control and traceability, including lot‑code tracking, FIFO/FEFO, cycle counting, and root‑cause resolution of inventory variances.
Ensure accurate loading/unloading, on‑time shipping, case‑fill performance, recordkeeping, SOP compliance, safety, and housekeeping.
Partner closely with manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless product and material flow across shifts.
Champion Lean and cost‑saving initiatives, eliminating waste and delivering sustainable process improvements.
Maintain compliance with food safety standards, GMPs, and AIB/GFSI audit requirements.
Manage staffing, warehouse capacity, budgets, forecasting, and required operational reporting.
Maintain regular on‑site presence across shifts, including scheduled nights and weekends, with occasional travel to other Gehl facilities.
Requirements
What You Bring
10+ years of progressive warehouse/distribution leadership experience, including 5+ years in management.
Food or beverage industry experience, including hands‑on lot tracking, traceability, and stock rotation in a regulated environment.
Strong Lean/continuous improvement background.
Experience supporting manufacturing and partnering with production, logistics, and supply chain functions.
Demonstrated success building, coaching, and developing teams.
Proficiency with warehouse management systems; Ross/Aptean ERP experience is a significant plus.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively from the warehouse floor through senior leadership.
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Worksite address
walterboro, SC, 29488, US
Who can apply
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