Warehouse Manager at Dr Squatch Inc

Brea, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Warehouse Management, Inventory Control, Safety Compliance, Team Leadership, NetSuite, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Receiving, Shipping, Production Support, Material Flow, Documentation, Training, Performance Management, Cost Management, 5S, Lean

Industry

Personal Care Product Manufacturing

Description

Why We Exist and What We Do: At Dr. Squatch (www.drsquatch.com), we’re raising the bar on men’s personal care with our line of natural, high-performance products. We’re on a high-growth, fast-moving ride, continually introducing new product categories, launching into retailers nationwide, and growing internationally. We have been recognized and certified by Great Place to Work® multiple times, and we achieved status as a certified B Corp in 2023. We are looking for passionate, talented people who want to join us in our mission to inspire and educate men to be happier and healthier! About the Role: The Warehouse Manager leads all warehouse and inventory operations for the Brea manufacturing site to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient flow of raw materials, packaging, WIP, and finished goods. This role owns warehouse execution (receiving, storage, replenishment, picking, shipping), inventory accuracy, and team performance while ensuring strong transactional discipline in NetSuite and tight coordination with Production through Parity Factory. The Warehouse Manager builds a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement to support manufacturing uptime and on-time shipment performance. This role will report to the Plant Director. This is a full-time role with company benefits based in Brea, CA. The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $95,000 to $110,000. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates. What You'll Do: Safety, Compliance & Facility Standards Own warehouse safety performance: daily safety walks, forklift/PE training compliance, incident investigations, and corrective actions. Maintain strong 5S/housekeeping standards in all warehouse areas, docks, staging, and material lanes. Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and site policies (hazmat handling as applicable, waste handling, sanitation). Maintain safe dock operations, traffic patterns, and equipment inspection routines (forklifts, pallet jacks, dock plates/levelers). Inbound Receiving & Put-Away (Raw Materials / Packaging) Manage inbound schedules, dock utilization, and receiving priorities to support production plans and minimize detention/shortages. Ensure accurate receiving: PO verification, counts, condition checks, labeling, and timely put-away. Coordinate with Quality for inspection, holds, quarantines, COAs/lot tracking, and disposition of nonconforming material. Drive improved dock-to-stock time and reduce receiving errors through standard work and training. Inventory Control & Accuracy (Raw, Pack, WIP, FG) Own inventory accuracy and controls across the site: cycle counting program, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Ensure proper material identification, location control, FIFO/FEFO (where applicable), and segregation of holds/nonconforming inventory. Reduce inventory adjustments through process controls, access controls, and transactional discipline. Lead physical inventory counts and ensure reconciliation to system of record. Production Support / Material Flow (Parity Factory + NetSuite Alignment) Ensure consistent line-side replenishment and staging to prevent production downtime due to material shortages. Partner with Production to align material movement/staging expectations with the production schedule and execution signals in Parity Factory. Maintain accurate WIP movements and transactions to keep Parity Factory execution aligned with NetSuite inventory. Establish standard routines for kitting/staging, returns to stock, scrap disposition, and end-of-run closeout. Outbound Shipping (Finished Goods / Transfers) Lead pick/pack/ship operations to meet daily shipment commitments with high accuracy and minimal damages. Ensure correct documentation and compliance: BOLs, labels, pallet builds, load securement, and carrier requirements. Coordinate carrier scheduling, dock appointments, and shipment priorities to support Customer Service and Distribution needs. Own freight claims process and drive reduction in shipping errors and product damage. Systems & Transactional Discipline (NetSuite) Ensure high-quality transactions in NetSuite: receipts, inventory moves, bin transfers, picks, shipments, cycle count entries, and approved adjustments. Maintain clear SOPs for when and how transactions occur to prevent timing gaps between physical moves and system updates. Partner with Finance/Costing to support accurate inventory valuation and clean period close practices. Support audits and traceability needs by maintaining accurate records and documentation. People Leadership & Performance Management Lead, coach, and develop warehouse leads/supervisors and hourly team members (training plans, performance feedback, accountability). Build labor plans to match volume and production needs; control overtime while meeting service levels. Establish daily management cadence (shift handoffs, tier meetings, KPI boards, problem-solving routines). Foster a high-performance culture focused on safety, accuracy, and teamwork. Continuous Improvement & Cost Management Identify and execute CI projects (5S, visual management, standard work, slotting, replenishment design, dock flow improvements). Reduce waste and cost drivers: mis-picks, shortages, damages, expedited freight, rework, and excess motion. Improve space utilization (racking, layout, slotting) and material flow efficiency. Drive measurable improvements in labor productivity and service metrics. About You: Required Qualifications 5+ years of warehouse/inventory operations experience in manufacturing, CPG, or high-volume distribution. 2+ years of direct people leadership experience (leads/supervisors and hourly teams). Strong knowledge of receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, shipping, and inventory control. Demonstrated ability to drive safety performance and implement standard work. Strong systems discipline with ERP/WMS transactions; NetSuite experience required (or highly preferred if you want to soften). Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. Preferred Qualifications Experience in CPG manufacturing environments (personal care, cosmetics, food/bev, etc.). Experience with Parity Factory or similar MES/production execution systems. Lean/CI exposure (5S, visual management, standard work, RCA). Bilingual English/Spanish. Physical Requirements/Work Environment On-site role in a warehouse/manufacturing environment with forklift traffic and dock operations. Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs (with or without reasonable accommodation). May require flexibility for occasional off-shift support, weekends, or peak demand coverage. #LI-BD1 #LI-FULLTIME #LI-ONSITE Who We Are: Our core values come naturally and make us a better, more whole, and unique team. We are Bold & Innovative - we are creative, rethink how things are done, and find a way. We Play to Win - we have high standards, we encourage ownership of work, we are scrappy, we act with urgency, and we invest in the outcome of our work. We are Team Squatch - we are humble, help others outside our own wheelhouse, stay positive, have fun, and have approachable and transparent leadership. We offer a competitive salary in a growth-focused & collaborative team environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with Squatch match, and PTO. We also have great perks like healthy snacks, frequent company events, and of course, free products! For Applicants with Disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know when you submit your application and we'll do our very best to adjust as needed. For Information regarding Data Privacy, please review https://privacy.drsquatch.com/. Unsolicited Resume Policy. Dr. Squatch (“DRSQ”) employs an internal Talent Acquisition department. Exceptionally, DRSQ may choose to supplement that internal team with support from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and/or recruiting agencies ("Agency"). Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact DRSQ employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. DRSQ’s Talent Acquisition team is responsible for all candidate presentations to our hiring managers. To protect the interests of all parties, Dr. Squatch will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to DRSQ, including unsolicited resumes sent to a DRSQ email address or mailing address, directly to DRSQ employees, or to DRSQ’s resume database will be considered property of Dr. Squatch. DRSQ will not pay a placement, service or other fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. This also includes partial resumes, LinkedIn profiles, general candidate profiles, and/or candidate details or information. DRSQ will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. DRSQ’s Talent Acquisition team must provide advance written approval to an Agency to submit resumes and/or profiles for a specific job-opening, and the approval must be in conjunction with a valid fully executed staffing, placement or other service agreement. DRSQ will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a fully executed agreement in place prior to submission, receipt and placement of candidates.

Responsibilities

The Warehouse Manager leads all warehouse and inventory operations to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient flow of materials. This includes managing receiving, storage, shipping, and inventory accuracy while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.