Warehouse 3Pl Site Manager

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The companys product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries process aids functional additives cleaners disinfectants and state-of-the-art monitoring control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies enhance product quality protect plant assets minimize environmental impact and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington Delaware the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

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The Warehouse Manager 3PL Site Operations is based at Solenis largest 3PL distribution center and is responsible for driving operational excellence across a network of third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse locations. This role leads a team of Warehouse Liaisons both company employees and contractors who provide on-site oversight and support execution of warehouse operations service commitments inventory control safety and compliance standards.

This is a highly visible leadership role that combines hands-on operational management at the home site with broader responsibility for performance across multiple distribution locations. The Warehouse Manager is accountable for ensuring consistent execution driving service and inventory performance developing a high-performing team and strengthening partnerships with 3PL providers.

The successful candidate will be a strong operational leader who can balance day-to-day execution with strategic thinking influence performance across a distributed network and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety service productivity and customer satisfaction.

This role reports to the 3PL Network Operations Manager and partners closely with 3PL site leadership Plant Operations Planning Customer Service Procurement Transportation and Inventory Control teams.

Key Relationships

Reports To 3PL Network Operations Manager

Direct Reports - Warehouse Liaisons (company employees and contractor personnel) supporting multiple 3PL locations

Key Partners - 3PL Site General Managers and Operations Leaders Plant Operations Planning Customer Service Procurement Transportation Inventory Control and Finance

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead coach and develop a distributed team of Warehouse Liaisons supporting multiple 3PL warehouse locations.

• Recruit onboard train and mentor team members while establishing clear expectations and performance standards.

• Conduct regular performance reviews coaching discussions and development planning.

• Build organizational capability through cross-training succession planning and coverage strategies.

• Ensure completion of all required company operational and safety training.

• Foster a culture of accountability operational excellence teamwork and continuous improvement.

3PL Operations Management

• Provide operational oversight of 3PL warehouse performance across receiving put-away inventory management order fulfillment staging and shipping activities.

• Serve as the primary point of accountability for operational performance delivered through the liaison team and 3PL partners.

• Monitor daily weekly and monthly performance against established service levels and KPIs.

• Lead efforts to identify escalate and resolve operational issues including inventory discrepancies shipping errors staffing challenges and capacity constraints.

• Partner with 3PL leadership to drive corrective actions and improve operational performance.

• Escalate systemic service capacity compliance or performance concerns with recommended corrective actions and root cause analysis.

Safety Compliance & Standard Operating Procedures

• Champion a culture of safety across all supported locations and ensure compliance with Solenis standards OSHA requirements and site-specific safety procedures.

• Ensure consistent execution of enterprise SOPs for inbound outbound inventory management cycle counting damaged goods handling and compliance-related processes.

• Identify process gaps and drive corrective actions to improve consistency and execution across the network.

• Support onboarding and training of new team members and 3PL partners on SOPs KPIs and operational expectations.

Performance Management & Reporting

• Own KPI tracking analysis and reporting across the network of supported sites.

• Partner with Supply Chain Analytics resources to develop and maintain standardized dashboards and reporting tools.

• Support Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with data-driven performance insights and recommendations.

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities to address service compliance inventory and operational issues.

• Identify trends risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to network leadership.

Inventory & Capacity Management

• Support inventory accuracy through cycle count execution reconciliation and inventory control processes.

• Partner with Inventory Control and Planning teams to resolve discrepancies and improve inventory health.

• Support initiatives to reduce slow-moving and obsolete inventory (SLOB).

• Provide operational input for labor planning space utilization peak-season readiness and overflow management.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety service inventory accuracy productivity and cost reduction.

• Share best practices and standardize successful processes across the network.

• Support SPRINT initiatives and other strategic projects that improve operational capabilities and business performance.

• Drive sustainable improvements through data analysis structured problem solving and process optimization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the primary communication link between field operations and network leadership.

• Partner with Plant Operations Planning Customer Service Procurement and Transportation teams to prevent and resolve service disruptions.

• Provide operational expertise and performance insights during reviews with 3PL providers.

• Support Procurement and Finance with operational input related to vendor performance scope discussions and business planning.

Project & Network Support

• Support new 3PL site onboarding warehouse transitions system implementations and process rollouts.

• Deploy liaison resources to support site launches peak-season operations corrective action plans and strategic business initiatives.

• Participate in M&A integration activities and network optimization projects as needed.

Key Measures of Success

• On-time shipping performance

• Order cycle time

• Dock-to-stock and receiving cycle time

• Inventory accuracy and reconciliation closure

• Cycle count completion rates

• Order accuracy

• Damages claims OS&D and shrink performance

• Safety performance and audit results

• SOP compliance and CAPA closure rates

• Liaison team engagement performance and retention

• Timeliness and quality of operational reporting and issue escalation

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business Operations Management or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

• 7 years of progressive warehouse distribution center logistics or supply chain operations leadership experience.

• Experience managing warehouse operations 3PL providers multi-site operations or geographically distributed teams.

• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) ERP systems (SAP preferred) inventory management and warehouse KPIs.

• Demonstrated success leading both direct employees and contract personnel.

• Strong analytical problem-solving communication and leadership skills.

• Ability to travel approximately 2540% to support warehouse operations strategic projects site launches and integration activities.

Preferred

• Experience managing 3PL relationships and performance.

• Experience within chemical manufacturing industrial or regulated environments.

• Knowledge of OSHA DOT and hazardous materials compliance requirements.

• Continuous Improvement Lean Six Sigma APICS or related certifications.

Leadership Competencies

• Operational Excellence

• Safety Leadership

• Strategic Thinking

• People Development

• Results Orientation

• Continuous Improvement

• Data-Driven Decision Making

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Relationship Management

• Structured Problem Solving (RCA/CAPA)

• Change Leadership

• Accountability and Execution Excellence

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We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what weve identified and you think you can bring value to the role wed love to learn more about you.

At Solenis we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation comprehensive benefits which include medical dental vision & 401K and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges whether in the lab or the field consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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