Day Warehouse Manager

Day Warehouse Manager

Lead the floor, not just the spreadsheet

Are you a warehouse leader who would rather be on the floor with your team than behind a desk? Native Maine is looking for a hands-on Day Warehouse Manager to run our daytime operation — receiving, stocking, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory — and to lead a workforce of 10–15 people that is safe, accurate, and proud of the work it does.

This is not a manage-from-the-office job. You'll spend about 70% of your time on the warehouse floor, working side by side with your crew, jumping in where you're needed, and leading by example. If you thrive in a fast-paced, food-safety-driven environment and love developing people, we'd like to meet you.

Why you'll want this role

• Real ownership. You run the day operation end to end and have a direct say in layouts, workflows, staffing, and process improvements.
• Impact you can see. Every order that leaves on time and accurate reflects your team's work — and reaches the restaurants, retailers, and customers who count on us.
• People leadership. You'll hire, coach, and grow your team, and help shape a workplace culture built on safety and accountability.
• Collaborative leadership group. You'll partner closely with our Night Operations Manager, Inventory Control/QA Manager, and Purchasing team.
• Growth. We invest in training and development — for your team and for you.

What you'll do

Safety first, every shift

• Lead a strong culture of safety and maintain a safe, secure work environment at all times.
• Oversee safety and accident-prevention programs so every team member goes home safe.
• Deliver annual Safety and Food Safety training for all Day Warehouse personnel.
• Protect the safety and security of goods, materials, and the facility.

Run day warehouse operations

• Oversee receiving, stocking, picking, packing, shipping, inventory management, and documentation.
• Make sure orders are prepared accurately and shipped on time, in line with company policy.
• Partner with the Inventory Control/QA Manager and Night Operations Manager to optimize layouts, workflows, and use of warehouse space for a smooth 24-hour handoff.
• Use our WMS, ERP, and other systems to track and analyze performance, and maintain daily production and accuracy records.

Own Inbound Quality

• Lead the Receiving Team on inbound quality checks.
• Work with Purchasing and QA to meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, OSHA).

Build and lead a high-performing team

• Supervise warehouse hourly staff, leading a workforce of 10–15 people; set clear goals, communicate expectations, and coach people to hit them.
• Hire, onboard, and train new team members, and evaluate performance.
• Handle coaching and discipline fairly and consistently, and provide input on compensation, promotion, and termination decisions.
• Create a productive, respectful culture where people can learn new skills and grow.

Manage the business of the warehouse

• Build work schedules, including extra shifts and days as volume requires.
• Manage labor hours and consumable supplies within budget while maximizing productivity.
• Identify, implement, and measure process improvements.
• Report on warehouse activities, results, and issues to leadership, and support the business unit's strategic and operating plan.