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Puratos · 1 day ago

Warehouse Operations Manager

Gardena, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Puratos is a company focused on providing high-quality food products and services. The Warehouse Operations Manager oversees daily warehouse, distribution, and logistics operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while optimizing material flow and inventory management.

3D PrintingFood and BeverageManufacturingRetailWholesale

Hiring Manager

Zach Greer

Responsibilities

Lead distribution and warehouse operations in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards

Enforce safety protocols aligned with CAL OSHA and food defense standards per FISMA and company quality guidelines

Oversee shipping, receiving, fleet management, inventory, building hygiene, and special projects

Maintain compliance with FMCSA and NJ DOT regulations, including driver logs and fleet maintenance

Optimize material flow, route efficiency, and asset utilization

Ensure accurate inventory control using SAP, including FEFO, cycle counts, and obsolete stock management

Monitor and analyze KPIs to identify performance trends and drive operational improvements

Manage budgets, forecast resources, and implement cost-saving initiatives

Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, transportation partners, and customers

Recruit, train, and motivate warehouse staff; lead monthly training and safety observations

Maintain building security and access policies

Support shuttle program operations and cross-functional inventory reviews

Execute additional projects as assigned by senior leadership

Qualification

Warehouse operations managementSAPCAL OSHA complianceInventory managementFleet managementLeadership experienceMultitasking skillsAnalytical skillsTrainingCoachingContinuous improvement mindsetSpanish proficiencyDecision-making abilitiesTime management

Required

High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred

5+ years in distribution, transportation, and warehouse operations

2+ years of leadership or managerial experience

3+ years working with California DOT and Federal FMCSA regulations

Experience with CAL OSHA safety standards

Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively

Strong multitasking skills—independently and collaboratively

Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, SAP, and WMS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Spanish proficiency a plus

Experience managing processes and special projects

Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities

Accurate data entry and analytical skills

Detail-oriented with strong time management

Ability to train, coach, and develop staff

Continuous improvement mindset with cost-efficiency focus

Solid understanding of warehouse KPIs

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform frequent sitting, standing, walking, and visual tasks; occasional lifting between 50 lbs to 75 lbs, climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, reaching, gripping, pushing/pulling, and balancing

Environment Requirements: Ability to work in environments with occasional exposure to uneven ground, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, heights, dust/fumes, biohazards, general hazards, and machinery