Warehouse Manager

Nestle

Warehouse & Distribution Manager leading operations and teams in fast-paced packaging environment at Nestlé Health Science. Ensuring inventory management and operational excellence with a focus on safety and quality.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeBohemia • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and develop warehouse supervisors and associates (hourly and salaried), fostering a high-performance, team-oriented culture
Oversee end-to-end warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, picking/packing, and shipping
Ensure accurate and timely processing of inbound and outbound materials in alignment with service level expectations
Monitor and analyze inventory levels and operational metrics to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities
Drive safety, quality, and compliance with company policies, SOPs, cGMPs, and regulatory standards
Manage departmental budget, including forecasting, variance analysis, and cost control initiatives
Partner with Planning, Production, and cross-functional teams to align on priorities and optimize material flow
Implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Lean, TPM/NCE) to enhance productivity and reduce waste
Optimize warehouse layout, space utilization, and workflow design to support operational efficiency
Ensure proper use and accuracy of systems (e.g., SAP, SWOP, and other warehouse management tools)
Lead workforce planning, including staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management
Support talent development through coaching, training, and participation in hiring processes
Maintain a safe work environment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and ongoing training
Prepare and communicate operational reports, insights, and recommendations to leadership
Act as a liaison between leadership and frontline teams, ensuring alignment on priorities and performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing operations
Proven ability to lead teams, drive performance, and manage change in a fast-paced environment
Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and operational performance metrics
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Solid analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Proactive, continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and quality
High level of accountability, professionalism, and customer focus
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods
Exposure to warehouse conditions, including moving equipment and material handling traffic
May be exposed to food production ingredients and allergens in a manufacturing environment
Adhere to all company policies and programs, including Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), Quality, Food Safety, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with applicable quality systems (e.g., NQMS, ISO standards)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives
Competitive total rewards package
401k with company match
Healthcare coverage
Other benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing

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Hard Skills & Tools

inventory controlbudget managementKPI managementoperational performance metricscontinuous improvement5SLeanTPMNCEwarehouse operations

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingteam developmentcommunicationcross-functional collaborationanalytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingproactive mindsetcustomer focus

Certifications

High School DiplomaGEDBachelor’s degree