Warehouse Manager Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Warehouse Manager includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Analyze shipment logs
  • Review timeliness of scheduled deliveries.
  • Track inventory levels
  • Order new supplies in a timely manner
  • Constantly work to improve processes
  • Make suggestions for productivity improvements
  • Optimize employee workflow
  • Determine and track most important warehouse KPIs
  • Ensure that facility equipment is properly maintained.
  • Communicate and collaborate with other team members
  • Train, guide and evaluate new warehouse workers.
  • Track expenses related to fuel, storage, and truck maintenance.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Warehouse Manager duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Warehouse Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.