Warehouse Manager

Irby Utilities
Grand Rapids, MI
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As one of the largest utility distribution organizations in America, we constantly strive to bring our best to our customers, suppliers, and fellow associates. Irby Utilities is uniquely positioned to provide dynamic solutions to essential utility services impacting our local and broader communities.

Job Summary

Do you excel in leadership and have a keen interest in logistics and team growth? We’re looking for a Warehouse Manager to elevate our warehouse operations. If you’re eager to make a meaningful impact, then join our team!

As the Warehouse Manager you will oversee all warehouse operations. This position involves managing warehouse associates and/or drivers within our branch while delivering optimal efficiency and exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leadership: Cultivate a winning culture by leading and working alongside the warehouse team through proper training, creating a team mentality with a focus on safety, and coaching and mentoring associates.
  • Hiring: Interview and hire candidates for various warehouse positions, assessing and selecting qualified team-oriented associates.
  • Employee Training & Development: Oversee the initial and ongoing training of all warehouse associates ensuring they meet qualification standards. Conduct performance evaluations and manage personnel issues to maintain a motivated and efficient team focusing on increasing revenue and decreasing costs.
  • Warehouse Operations: Inspect facilities, grounds, and equipment, identifying and arranging repairs and suggesting replacements. Manage property control, including inventory levels of warehouse materials including purchasing supplies, tools, and PPE for associates.
  • Safety Audits: Conduct quarterly audits and participate in daily safety expectations.
  • Inventory Control: Participate in and oversee routine cycle counting program, inventory discrepancies research, returns, damage adjustments, SOP and procedural understanding and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Logistics Management: Oversee transportation logistics, including delivery scheduling, route planning, and customer satisfaction.
  • Customer Focused: Lead customer returns process, validating accuracy of those returns through collaboration with team members. Perform timely corrective actions through involvement in any customer delivery issues and investigations.
  • Reporting: Prepare reports on operations, inventory, associate metrics, and financial matters for management.

Experience Needed

  • Management: Understanding and proven experience of warehouse management including leading a team, material handling, shipping/receiving, and logistics. Skill in planning and organizing in anticipation of future events and contingencies. Ability to train and develop associates while driving a positive culture.
  • Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting information to associates, management, customers, and vendors.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and provide innovative solutions. Experience in enhancing processes to improve overall performance and productivity.
  • Technical Aptitude: Proficiency working within ERPs and Microsoft Office Suite.  

Experience Preferred

  • Five years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Supervisory or management experience of associates in a warehouse environment.
  • PIT/Forklift operation, understanding of OSHA, SDS & DOT.

Why work for Irby?

Irby Utilities is a crucial link in the distribution chain, connecting manufacturers to their customers in electrical power, natural gas, and broadband services. Our team delivers end-to-end solutions through logistical and operational support, sales and account management, project services, data analysis, and more. We firmly attribute our success to our people in each of these fields, and we are constantly advancing our skills and abilities.

Our Competitive Benefits ?

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Company Holidays, Floating Holiday, On Demand Pay, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, and Life Insurance.

About Irby

Irby is a leading fulfillment and solutions provider for utility and utility contracting marketplaces. Pairing nearly 100 years of utility experience with the industry’s top technologies and manufacturers, Irby is poised to provide innovative products and customized services to serve its nationwide client base best. Irby offers a complete portfolio to each of its core business segments: distribution, transmission, substation, generation, renewable energy, EPC, fiber/broadband communications, and gas. Visit irby.com for more.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email [email protected].

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Posted 2026-02-14

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