Johnson Brothers · 18 hours ago
Warehouse Manager
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expJohnson Brothers is a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, delivering exceptional service since 1953. They are seeking a Warehouse Manager II to oversee the full warehouse lifecycle, lead a high-performing team, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced distribution environment.
Food and BeverageWine And Spirits
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership to both day and night warehouse operations to meet and exceed safety, accuracy, productivity, and service KPIs
Cultivate a high-performance, accountable culture built on teamwork, coaching, and continuous improvement
Oversee all warehouse functions including receiving, put-away, inventory control, replenishment, picking, loading, and shipping
Drive operational excellence through process optimization, standard work creation, and data-driven decision-making
Ensure full compliance with OSHA, DOT, alcohol-industry regulations, and company policies
Monitor and improve KPIs, labor efficiency, shrink, and service reliability, using data and root-cause analysis to eliminate waste and improve outcomes
Champion safety and facility upkeep, ensuring equipment, layout, and workflows support efficiency and associate well-being
Recruit, develop, and mentor talent building bench strength and succession plans across supervisors, leads, and associates
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Delivery, Inventory, and HR to support business initiatives, enhance customer experience, and drive alignment
Qualification
Required
5+ years of leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or manufacturing environments
Demonstrated success in developing leaders, building strong teams, and improving performance through coaching and accountability
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret KPIs, labor metrics, and operational data to drive improvements
Excellent communication, planning, and prioritization capabilities
Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), scanning technology, and Microsoft Office
Deep understanding of OSHA, DOT, and safety compliance requirements
A proactive, hands-on leadership style with the flexibility to support both day and night operations
Preferred
multi-shift management preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA
HSA
401k/401k Match
Parental Leave
PTO
Paid Holidays
Short & long-term disability
Company
Johnson Brothers
Johnson Brothers is a single-family owned wine, beer, and spirits distributor, led by Michael and Todd Johnson.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Hubler
President and CEO, Johnson Brothers
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