Head of Warehousing

Position Summary

KB Lighting is seeking an experienced, hands-on Head of Warehousing to lead and rebuild

our warehouse operation. This is a newly created leadership role and a key part of our

next stage of growth.

The ideal candidate has built or turned around a warehouse operation before. You will

assess our current people, processes and layout, then design and implement a complete

warehouse process, from receiving through shipping. You will have the full support of

ownership and the authority to build a team and an operation that runs efficiently,

accurately and at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Process Design and Operations

• Evaluate the current order flow end to end and design a standardized warehouse process, from sales order to delivered shipment.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping and parcel (UPS) operations.
• Establish a next-day staging model so orders are prepared and trucks are loaded ahead of the morning dispatch.
• Optimize warehouse layout, storage locations and material flow for efficiency and accuracy.

Inventory Control

• Implement inventory control practices, including cycle counting and location accuracy.
• Plan and coordinate inbound receipts, including container arrivals, SKU quantities and backorder management.

Performance Management

• Establish key performance indicators for on-time and complete shipments,
• productivity, inventory accuracy and cost.
• Build and maintain daily reporting and dashboards to guide labor planning and operational decisions.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop warehouse staff, setting clear expectations and accountability.
• Manage hiring, training, performance management and corrective action in partnership with ownership.
• Coordinate production staff assigned to warehouse tasks and partner closely with production and fleet leadership.
• Promote a culture of safety, accuracy, accountability and pride in the work.

Hands-On Leadership

• Work directly on the warehouse floor, particularly during the first several months,
• including unloading, picking, packing, forklift operation and inventory counts.
• Transition to a leadership-focused role as processes and the team mature.

Success in This Role

• First 90 days: Assess personnel, processes, inventory and layout; implement standard procedures for receiving, shipping and inventory control; launch KPI tracking.
• Six months: A stable operation with the right team in place, clear accountability and measurable performance.
• One year: A self-sufficient, high-performing warehouse team and an operation built to scale with company growth.

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of warehouse or distribution experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success building, rebuilding or significantly improving a warehouse operation.
• Working knowledge of receiving, picking, packing, shipping (LTL, parcel and company fleet) and inventory control.
• Experience developing KPIs and using data to drive operational performance.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop and manage staff, including performance management and corrective action.
• Willingness to work hands-on on the warehouse floor, including forklift operation and regular lifting.
• Availability for early-morning starts.

Preferred

• Experience with Sage 100, our current ERP system.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools.
• Experience in electrical, lighting or building-products distribution.
• Experience with import and inbound planning, including container logistics and backorder management.
• Forklift certification.

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Have you managed a warehouse or distribution organization for at least 5 years?

Work Location: In person