An established distribution company is seeking a hands-on Manager to oversee daily operations, shipping and receiving, and inventory control. In this role, you will lead facility personnel, drive operational efficiency, and enforce safety standards to ensure accurate, on-time delivery for regional clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary point of contact for warehouse visitors, manage will-call orders, and step onto the production floor as needed to guarantee on-time deliveries.
Oversee all incoming/outgoing shipments, coordinate material staging and truck loading, and manage transfer orders across multi-facility locations to maintain accuracy and condition standards.
Partner with sales, purchasing, and transportation teams to conduct cycle counts, adjust inventory, and review logistics documentation to establish daily shipping priorities and workflows.
Direct site-wide safety programs alongside leadership, while training warehouse personnel on equipment (overhead cranes, lifting apparatus), packaging standards, and LOTO/preventative maintenance protocols.
Manage warehouse shift scheduling, breaks, and attendance while collaborating with HR on staffing needs and performance management.
Track facility maintenance schedules, coordinate equipment inspections, procure essential operating supplies, and lead initiatives to improve daily operational efficiency.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Associate’s degree or equivalent education from college/technical school; or 1-year related experience and training; or a combination of education and experience.
5 years prior management experience required
2+ years of Shipping and Receiving experience
Measuring with tape and micrometer, required
DOT knowledge
Overhead crane
Maintenance experience, preferred
Able to multi-task and complete projects in a timely manner
Attention to detail
Effective communication skills
Pay & Benefits:
$75k+, Depending On Experience
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flex Spending, Disability, EAP, 401(k) and more.
Our job is to get YOU hired (and it's free!)
For more information, apply or send resume to Carol Thomason, cthomason@aventure.com
Numbers & Facts
Location
Des Moines, IA
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Craneunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Loading/Unloadingunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Operational Improvementunmatched
Operational Strategyunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Order Managementunmatched
Partner Salesunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Staff Requirementsunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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