Warehouse Manager
About the Role
As the Warehouse Manager, you’ll oversee inventory, shipping and receiving, product staging, facilities, fleet support, safety, and a team of Warehouse Associates, while partnering closely with Field Operations, Production, and Scheduling. Because CLD is a highly seasonal business, this role shifts from lighter, more flexible preparation periods in the spring and summer to a fast-paced peak season from October through January, when additional hours may be required. We're looking for a hands-on leader who can work alongside their team, improve processes, and keep warehouse operations safe, organized, accurate, and efficient.
What You Will Be DOING
- Warehouse & Inventory Management: Oversee daily warehouse operations, including inventory accuracy, product flow, organization, cleanliness, storage, repairs, refurbishment, and overall warehouse safety.
- Product Staging & Field Support: Ensure products and equipment are accurately prepared, staged, and loaded for installation and removal crews, minimizing disruptions caused by missing or incorrect materials.
- Shipping & Receiving: Manage incoming and outgoing shipments, inspect incoming products for accuracy, maintain proper documentation, and coordinate with suppliers and carriers as needed.
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead a team of approximately 8–10 Warehouse Associates through hands-on supervision, delegation, coaching, training, and accountability, including hiring and onboarding seasonal employees.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner closely with Field Operations, Production, and Scheduling to anticipate upcoming projects, material needs, inventory requirements, and product-readiness timelines.
- Fleet, Equipment & Facilities: Support the maintenance and readiness of company vehicles, warehouse equipment, and facilities while ensuring trucks are loaded, unloaded, restocked, fueled, and ready for field crews.
- Process & Operational Improvement: Develop and improve warehouse processes and systems to increase inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and readiness for peak-season demands.
- Safety & Seasonal Readiness: Uphold company safety procedures, support safety and equipment training, and lead warehouse preparation throughout seasonal installation and removal periods.
What You Will NEED
- 3+ years of experience managing a 20,000+ sq. ft. warehouse, including inventory control, warehouse layout, and workflow optimization.
- Experience leading approximately 8–10 warehouse employees, including delegation, coaching, and performance accountability.
- Experience with inventory management software and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
- Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining safety, accuracy, and productivity.
- Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
- A hands-on leadership style and willingness to work alongside your team.
- Flexibility to work additional hours during peak season, including extended days, weekends, nights, and occasional holidays.
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent hands-on warehouse leadership experience will be considered.
- Service-based business experience preferred; bilingual Spanish is a plus.
What You Will GET
- $65,000–$80,000 annual salary, depending on experience.
- $5,000–$10,000 annual bonus opportunity.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Medical benefits after 30 days.
- 401(k) with company match eligibility after 90 days.
- Greater schedule flexibility and lighter workloads during the off-season to balance the demands of peak season.
- The opportunity to take real ownership of warehouse operations, processes, and team performance.
About the Company
Christmas Light Decorators (CLD) is one of the leading providers of holiday decorating services in the United States. We design, build, and install commercial-grade holiday decorations and lighting for more than 300 clients across several states.
We're passionate about creating WOW experiences for our clients and have built our culture around three core values: Resilient Work Ethic, Take Ownership, and Proactive Problem Solving. We're looking for people who care about doing things right, communicate proactively, work as a team, and find solutions when challenges arise.