Warehouse Manager (Assembly)
Butcher Power Products (BPP) designs and manufactures mission critical and industrial power solutions for essential infrastructure nationwide. Headquartered in Sacramento, CA, our teams collaborate closely across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to build reliable, high quality systems and take pride in delivering work that truly matters. Position Summary The Warehouse Manager - Assembly is a senior operations role responsible for the full warehouse function at Butcher Power Products' Assembly facility in Sacramento. This is the most complex warehouse management role in the BPP organization - the Assembly site supports a high-mix, engineer-to-order (ETO) production environment with over 1,000 active SKUs, direct integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 FnO production and inventory modules, and close daily coordination with the Planner/Scheduler, Production Data Specialist, Procurement, and the Shipping & Logistics team. The Warehouse Manager directly manages a team of two (Lead Material Handler and Material Handler), owns the receiving process end to end, drives inventory accuracy through a structured cycle count program, posts cycle count and pick list journals in D365, monitors inventory turns and material health, and coordinates outbound staging with the Shipping & Logistics team. This individual is a hands-on leader who sets the standard for accuracy, urgency, and professionalism on the Assembly floor - and who builds the systems and habits that will scale with BPP as the business grows toward $1 billion in revenue. The role reports directly to the Head of Supply Chain. Core Responsibilities Warehouse Operations & Organization Own the day-to-day operations of the Assembly warehouse across all functions: receiving, put-away, storage, pick execution support, outbound staging, and material flow to the production floor. Maintain the Assembly warehouse in a safe, organized, and audit-ready condition at all times - enforce FIFO, correct bin labeling, clear aisles, and proper storage of over 1,000 active SKUs. Design and maintain an efficient bin location and storage layout that supports accurate inventory management, fast material retrieval, and scalable capacity as SKU count and volume grow. Establish and continuously improve warehouse processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures; identify and implement efficiency and accuracy improvements proactively. Ensure all warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners) is inspected daily, properly maintained, and operated safely; coordinate maintenance and replacement as needed. Comply with and enforce all BPP safety policies; conduct regular safety walk-throughs and address hazards immediately. Receiving - Process Ownership Own the receiving process at the Assembly facility end to end - the Material Handler team executes physical receiving and D365 goods receipt posting, and the Warehouse Manager is accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of that process. Establish and maintain clear receiving procedures, documentation standards, and D365 workflows for the MH team; audit receiving accuracy regularly and address gaps through coaching and process correction. Review and resolve receiving exceptions - shortages, overages, damaged goods, PO mismatches - in coordination with the Procurement team and Head of Supply Chain. Ensure all incoming materials are correctly identified, labeled, and stored in designated D365 bin locations without delay. Inventory Management, Cycle Counts & D365 Own inventory accuracy at the Assembly facility - physical stock must match D365 bin locations and quantities at all times across 1,000 active SKUs. Design and manage a structured cycle count program - assign physical counts to the Lead MH and MH, review count results for accuracy, and post cycle count journals in D365; reconcile and investigate all variances before closing. Post pick list journals in D365 against confirmed production orders; ensure material issuance transactions are accurate and completed in real time. Post inventory adjustment journals in D365 as required; investigate root causes of adjustments and implement corrective action to reduce recurrence. Monitor and report inventory turns on a defined cadence to the Head of Supply Chain; identify slow-moving, excess, or obsolete inventory and escalate with recommendations. Identify and immediately escalate part shortages or supply issues that threaten production continuity to the Head of Supply Chain and provide accurate on-hand quantities and a clear picture of the gap. Maintain D365 bin location accuracy - review and correct bin assignments, ensure items are stored where D365 says they are, and drive accountability across the team for transaction discipline. Support the future Inventory Control Specialist as that role is added; transition day-to-day cycle count journal posting to that role while retaining oversight and accountability for inventory accuracy. Pick List Execution & Production Support Oversee the Lead MH and MH's execution of pick lists released by the Planner/Scheduler - ensure picks are pulled, verified, staged, and delivered to assembly bays accurately and on schedule. Post pick list journals in D365 against confirmed production orders; maintain accurate WIP and material issuance records throughout the production cycle. Monitor material availability against the production schedule; proactively identify and escalate shortfalls to the Planner/Scheduler and Head of Supply Chain before they cause floor delays. Coordinate with the Planner/Scheduler on pick list sequencing, material staging priorities, and assembly bay readiness. Outbound Staging & Shipping Coordination Own outbound staging at the Assembly facility - ensure finished goods and project shipments are correctly identified, staged, and prepared for handoff to the Shipping & Logistics team. Coordinate with the Shipping & Logistics team (under VP Manufacturing) on shipment timing, documentation requirements, and staging space; ensure the warehouse is ready for outbound activity without disrupting inbound or production support. Verify outbound materials against project documentation before releasing to Shipping; flag any discrepancies to the Planner/Scheduler and Project Management. Ensure outbound inventory transactions are correctly posted in D365 at the point of shipment handoff. Team Leadership & Development Directly manage and develop the Lead Material Handler and Material Handler - Assembly; set clear daily priorities, provide regular coaching and feedback, and hold the team accountable to BPP standards for accuracy, safety, and productivity. Own performance management for both direct reports - conduct performance reviews, address concerns promptly, and escalate to the Head of Supply Chain and HR as appropriate. Develop the Lead MH's floor direction capabilities; use the Lead MH effectively as the team's execution anchor while the Warehouse Manager focuses on process ownership, D365, and cross-functional coordination. Support onboarding and training of new team members; build and maintain standard operating procedures for all warehouse functions. Plan and recommend staffing needs to the Head of Supply Chain as volume and complexity grow. Reporting & Continuous Improvement Report inventory turns, slow-moving materials, and immediate part shortages or supply issues to the Head of Supply Chain on a defined cadence and on an ad hoc basis when urgency requires. Escalation path: Material Handler Lead MH Warehouse Manager Head of Supply Chain. Maintain warehouse KPIs including receiving accuracy, cycle count variance rate, pick accuracy, and on-time material staging; report results to the Head of Supply Chain regularly. Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives in warehouse layout, inventory accuracy, receiving efficiency, and pick execution; bring proposals to the Head of Supply Chain with data and a recommended approach. Participate in D365 system reviews and provide operational input on inventory module configuration, reporting requirements, and process improvements. Qualifications Required Minimum 5 years of warehouse management experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years managing a team in a high-SKU (500 part numbers) production support role. Demonstrated ownership of inventory accuracy programs - cycle count design and execution, variance reconciliation, and D365 or ERP journal posting. Hands-on experience with an ERP/MRP system at the transaction level - goods receipts, pick list postings, cycle count journals, inventory adjustments, and bin management (D365, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or equivalent). Proven experience managing and developing warehouse team members - direct supervision, performance management, and coaching. Experience in an engineer-to-order (ETO), make-to-order (MTO), or high-mix custom manufacturing environment; demonstrated ability to manage dynamic inventory in a project-driven production setting. Strong understanding of FIFO inventory methods, bin-based warehouse management, and material flow in a production support context. Valid forklift certification or ability to certify within 30 days of hire. Physical ability to work in an active warehouse and manufacturing environment; able to lift up to 50 lbs. Valid California driver's license. Preferred . click apply for full job details
