Warehouse Manager

Company: The Hiring Method, LLC
Location: Royal City
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Location: Royal City, WA Work Setting: Onsite, full-time leadership role Relocation: Considered on a case-by-case basis; local and regional candidates preferred Compensation: $90,000 – $95,000 base salary 10% bonus eligibility Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company match Position Summary The Warehouse Manager is a newly created, high-impact role responsible for leading all warehouse functions, including shipping, receiving, inventory management, staging, and material flow. As the first person to hold this title, the Warehouse Manager will assess current processes, identify operational gaps, and establish structure across a historically underdeveloped function. This leader will oversee year-round and seasonal warehouse personnel, implement SOPs, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and act as a key liaison between warehouse, production, logistics, and operations. This role is essential in strengthening operational discipline and supporting the company’s ongoing culture and systems evolution. What You’ll Do Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, shipping, dock activity, and finished goods movement Lead inventory control, cycle counts, reconciliation, and accuracy improvements Develop and implement standardized warehouse SOPs, workflows, and KPIs Build, train, and manage seasonal labor plans during peak harvest months Ensure compliance with safety procedures, food-handling requirements, and operational standards Maintain equipment, racking systems, storage areas, and compliance documentation Partner with production and logistics teams to optimize throughput, scheduling, and on-time delivery Coach, evaluate, and drive accountability among warehouse staff Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives across the warehouse environment What You Bring Experience in warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and inventory management Prior supervisory or leadership experience (year-round and seasonal teams) Strong process orientation with the ability to create structure in a developing environment Continuous improvement experience (Lean, 5S, workflow optimization) strongly preferred Experience in food manufacturing, agriculture, or perishable goods operations is a plus Ability to influence cross-functionally and collaborate with multiple operational teams Bilingual English/Spanish helpful due to a largely Spanish-speaking workforce Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; equivalent experience considered Preferred Qualifications Experience developing KPIs and data-driven warehouse metrics Exposure to cold-chain or specialty product handling environments Background implementing warehouse systems, workflows, or process standardization ? What You Get Competitive salary of $90K–$95K 10% bonus Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) with company match PTO, holidays, and standard company benefits Opportunity to build the warehouse function from the ground up Significant visibility with operations leadership and growth into broader logistics/operations roles Stability and long-term career opportunity within a multi-generation, PE-backed agricultural organization

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