Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline staff, fostering accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.
Build a strong leadership pipeline and maintain alignment across multi-shift operations, including managers on shifts other than your own.
Oversee night warehouse operations, including inventory management, picking, replenishment, shipping, and loading.
Ensure safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery, maintaining compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company policies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Safety, Routing, Security, Fleet, HR) to resolve operational challenges and achieve business objectives.
Own and monitor KPIs, analyze operational data, and implement process improvements to optimize efficiency and service quality.
Translate organizational goals into actionable warehouse plans and support strategic execution, continuous improvement, and operational scalability.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Lift up to 50 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
Stand and walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
Work in environments where noise levels vary and can be loud.
Work in areas subject to variable temperatures, including outdoor loading and delivery stations.
Leadership Competencies
Develop Teams - Build high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and career development.
Deliver Results - Take ownership of operational performance across all shifts.
Communicate Clearly - Provide consistent, transparent communication with staff and cross-functional partners.
Lead Through Change - Adapt to evolving business needs and operational challenges.
Collaborate Across the Business - Build strong partnerships to support customer service and operational success.
Required Qualifications
3-7+ years leading high-volume, conveyor-based warehouse or automated distribution center operations, including ownership of night or multi-shift environments.
Proven leader-of-leaders experience managing supervisors/managers (not just frontline), with teams of 40+ employees.
Hands-on operational leadership driving safety, productivity, attendance, and on-time shipping in fast-paced, case-pick or beverage distribution environments.
Strong WMS experience (HighJump preferred) with the ability to analyze KPIs, optimize workflows, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Proven experience of employee and performance management of supervisors or managers, not just frontline employees.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Preferred Requirements:
Union workforce leadership experience and demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally (Safety, Fleet, HR, Routing).
Why This Role Matters
The Senior Night Warehouse Manager ensures efficient product movement, team safety, and exceptional customer service, while building a high-performing, engaged warehouse team. This role is a key driver of operational success and long-term growth at Johnson Brothers.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay: $100,000-$120,000.00 annual
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance & disability coverage
401(k) with employer match
Generous PTO & paid parental leave
The expected pay range for this role is $100,000.00-$120,000.00 annual. Pay is based on several factors including
Benefits
Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offParental leave
Additional Information
Looking for a rewarding career?
Johnson Brothers is a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, delivering exceptional service since 1953. We proudly represent the world's top beverage brands and are committed to excellence, innovation, and growth. Johnson Brothers offers exciting opportunities across a variety of areas. Join our passionate team and help shape the future of the beverage industry.
The Senior Night Warehouse Manager is a hands-on, operational leader responsible for overseeing large-scale, multi-shift warehouse operations in a high-volume, conveyor-based distribution center. This is a leader-of-leaders role with ownership of both operational performance and team development.
You will manage a team of 40+ employees and 2-5 supervisors, actively engaging on the warehouse floor to drive safety, quality, attendance, and productivity. Success in this role requires a hands-on leadership approach, ensuring your team has the tools, training, and support to perform at their best while continuously improving efficiency, workflow, and operational excellence through data-driven decisions and analytical problem-solving.
This role is also key to delivering on Johnson Brothers' customer promise, ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately, efficiently, and on time.
Job Description:
Key Metrics:
30,000 cases & 13,000 bottles shipped nightly
32 shuttle trucks + 38 local delivery trucks loaded
Conveyor-based, multi-shift warehouse environment
Union leadership experience preferred
Johnsonbrothers · St. Paul, MN