Warehouse & Transportation Manager, Wholesale Distribution Job at Hire Horizons, Portland, OR

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  • Hire Horizons
  • Portland, OR

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Warehouse and Transportation Manager to lead operations at a large, high-volume branch and distribution center serving the greater Portland metro area. This is an opportunity to oversee a dynamic team, improve warehouse efficiency, and drive safety and service excellence across both warehouse and delivery functions. This leader will manage all warehouse operations and transportation activities, ensuring optimal performance across order fulfillment, inventory control, logistics, and team development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing supplier of plumbing supplies, waterworks equipment, and HVAC systems with an impressive reputation for providing top-tier customer service throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Compensation includes an attractive base salary and annual bonus incentive. Comprehensive benefits include 401-K with company match, annual profit-sharing bonus, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid vacation, volunteer hours, sick leave, holidays, and company -provided cellphone.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Lead all warehouse and delivery operations serving both local customers and branch distribution needs.
  • Oversee two Supervisors, six Team Leads, and approximately 35–40 total operations employees, including warehouse staff and drivers.
  • Direct and improve key operational functions including picking, receiving, shipping, inventory management, and delivery logistics.
  • Monitor and drive performance against key KPIs: on-time delivery, order accuracy, safety metrics, and lines-per-hour productivity.
  • Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and warehouse safety standards.
  • Partner closely with branch leadership to ensure strong communication, alignment, and customer satisfaction.
  • Mentor and develop Supervisors and Team Leads to strengthen leadership capability and build a strong internal talent pipeline.
  • Champion safety initiatives and ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and training programs.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency, workflow, and space utilization.
  • Oversee hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews for all warehouse and driver personnel.

Qualifications include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, Business Administration or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of warehouse or distribution center management experience overseeing 20+ employees.
  • Demonstrated success managing both warehouse and delivery/transportation functions.
  • Experience in a manual warehouse environment with a wide mix of product sizes, shapes, and weights.
  • Strong understanding of warehouse systems and inventory management (Epicor Eclipse or similar WMS preferred).
  • Working knowledge of DOT regulations, truck loading standards, and safety compliance programs.
  • Proven ability to organize, communicate, and solve problems effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Safety-driven leader who models and enforces best practices across the team.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to hold teams accountable while maintaining high morale.
  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance operational engagement and strategic planning.
  • Empathetic yet firm communicator who can adapt leadership style to diverse personalities.

Relocation assistance will be provided for outstanding candidates . Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Job Tags

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