Senior Warehouse Manager – Perishable Food Distribution

Local candidates preferred | No visa sponsorship or transfers available

We’re hiring a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead a fast-paced, 90,000-square-foot food distribution center. This is not a maintenance-mode role—we’re looking for someone with energy, vision, and operational insight to help streamline processes, develop people, and drive performance.

If you’re someone with food distribution expertise who can bring structure, enforce safety and compliance, and motivate teams, this is your shot to make an impact and grow with a business on the rise.

Overview

• Robust Benefits: Affordable medical insurance with excellent coverage, 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off
• Career Advancement: Recently promoted predecessor, growing business, and a leadership team committed to internal growth
• Expanding Business: Newly acquired and scaling fast, this company is set on becoming the Midwest’s top player in food distribution

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring cold chain compliance and food safety across refrigerated and frozen zones
• Build, coach, and retain a strong warehouse team with a focus on training, safety, and performance
• Create and improve systems for inventory control, inbound/outbound logistics, and order fulfillment
• Lead warehouse design and layout optimization for improved space utilization and efficiency
• Implement Lean tools to address bottlenecks, cut waste, and improve turnaround times
• Monitor and maintain DOT compliance, oversee fleet upkeep, and assist with logistics procurement
• Collaborate with company leadership to set and track KPIs, labor metrics, and strategic objectives
• Partner with quality teams to uphold HACCP protocols and food safety regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sales management, or a related field (preferred) OR equivalent experience of 7+ years in sales leadership within the meat or perishable food distribution industry.
• Prior exposure to refrigerated and frozen distribution operations is required
• Track record of motivating warehouse teams, improving retention, and building a strong operational culture
• Comfortable using WMS, ERP, TMS, and Microsoft Office; experience with modern warehouse automation is a plus
• You bring solutions, not just reports—and you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse teams and develop future leaders.