Warehouse Manager

Job Description

Warehouse Manager – Wausau, WI | Compass Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Canteen, located in Wausau, WI. Canteen brings convenience and connection to workplaces by providing break time solutions such as markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary services. This role is crucial for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient receiving, storage, order fulfillment, and shipping activities while maintaining inventory accuracy and operational excellence. The position leads and develops a team, fostering a culture of safety and accountability.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Wisconsin, USA
• Pay: $58000–$65000 yearly
• Mission: Oversee daily warehouse operations, inventory control, safety compliance, and employee development to ensure efficient distribution.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory management software, Microsoft 365 Suite (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Warehouse Operations: Manage daily warehouse activities to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment, overseeing receiving, storage, inventory control, and shipping functions.
• Safety & Compliance: Lead warehouse safety initiatives, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and food safety standards.
• Leadership & Team Development: Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse associates across multiple shifts, providing training and conducting performance evaluations.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts and control processes, investigating discrepancies and implementing process improvements.
• Staffing & Scheduling: Manage labor planning and staffing levels, coordinating schedules for day and night shift operations, and providing leadership coverage as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Manager. Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, shipping, and receiving processes, alongside a working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements.
• Experience: 3+ years of warehouse, distribution, inventory management, or logistics experience, including 2+ years of supervisory or management experience in a warehouse environment.
• Skills: Forklift certified, Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Suite (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint), Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory management software, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Bonus: Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or a related field.