Warehouse Manager - Outbound

The Outbound Warehouse Manager will provide hands-on leadership to the branch and manage the entire outbound functions for multiple Bunzl companies operating within a single distribution center in City of Industry; in an accurate, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities:

Own and manage all outbound warehouse operations, ensuring consistent achievement of business-specific Service Level Agreements (SLA's) through effective resource planning, performance management, and continuous improvement. Oversee end-to-end outbound processes including waving, allocating, picking sheet management, order picking, packing, manifesting, validating deliveries, and all shipping functions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and customer compliance. Establish, monitor, and report critical business-specific outbound Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to leadership on a weekly basis, analyze results to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement. Act as functional expert for outbound Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Warehouse Labor Management (WLM) activities, ensuring system utilization, labor productivity, and adherence to standards. Identify operational constraints and performance gaps through data analysis and root-cause investigations; lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce bottlenecks, improve throughput, and optimize cost. Partner with on-site leadership and cross-functional teams to support sales growth, profitability, and working capital goals, making sound operational decisions that prioritize customer satisfaction. Translate customer compliance routing guides and requirements into scalable operational processes and system solutions. Coach, mentor, train, and cross-train the outbound team to build a strong succession pipeline. Maintain accountability for time and attendance, payroll accuracy, monthly one-on-one meetings, and annual LEAP reviews. Actively support outbound operations during high demand periods or operational challenges, stepping in as needed to assist with conveyor picking to maintain workflow continuity. Provide operational backup when staffing gaps or increased volume require additional support, including safely handling bins weighing approximately 55 lbs. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with all safety standards and company policies.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience preferred Multi-business or multi-site experience preferred 5+ years of prior Operations Management experience is required Must be able to lift and /or move up to 55 lbs at times with or without reasonable accommodations Minimal travel to additional locations to support business projects, as needed Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate thinking, logic, and decision-making rationale Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all parties involved with our business Positive attitude: willingness and ability to contribute to a positive work environment Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Internet Research Organized with a focus for details in a fast-paced environment Attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize Ability to work independently and be held accountable for business results High degree of self-motivation and keen sense of urgency Bunzl Safety California's salary range is $90,000 - $120,000 plus bonus eligibility based on experience, education and geographic location . The rewards of being a valued team member extend well beyond joining a great team or being recognized as our most important asset . At Bunzl, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support our employees in caring for themselves and their families—today, tomorrow, and into the future. Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1 st day of the month after 30 days - Minimum 30 hours per week Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time 401K with generous company match Additional benefits information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‑Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you'll find Unlimited Potential… your career, our future. Click here to view the California Employee/Applicant Privacy Policy Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match. Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.