1st Shift Warehouse Manager

Schedule: Full Time Job Type: Onsite  Salary Type: Salary Req #: 3412 No immigration sponsorship or transfer available for this role.  About the Role Uber Freight is seeking a hands-on 1st shift Warehouse Manager to lead daily shift operations in our Charlotte facility. Having opened just 16 months ago, this site operates in a dynamic, startup-style environment, giving this leader an incredible opportunity to make an immediate, lasting impact on the facility's culture and success. Reporting to the Senior Warehouse Operations Manager, you will be accountable for safety, quality, on-time delivery, and the active development of your team. This is a 60/40 hands-on/admin role , meaning you will lead by example—operating a forklift alongside your team while managing daily timecards, safety compliance, and operational workflows. Through continuous coaching and a prevention-based safety culture, you will drive high-performance results and deliver exceptional service to our customers. What You Will Do Operations Management: Direct daily shift workflows, manage labor hours, allocate resources, and ensure the warehouse remains clean, orderly, and fully compliant with safety regulations (targeting zero OSHA recordables). Metric & KPI Tracking: Manage daily performance metrics using WMS, TMS, and Excel to identify deviations, drive problem-solving, and execute corrective action plans. Team Leadership: Lead morning huddles, assign work based on company needs, and actively train and develop 7–10 forklift drivers and 2 warehouse clerks. Customer & Cross-Functional Communication: Maintain clear, prompt communication with the Transportation and IC teams to ensure seamless FIFO shipping execution and uphold service-level agreements. Shift Reporting: Complete accurate end-of-shift reports and forecast upcoming workloads. Basic Qualifications High School diploma or GED equivalent. At least 4 years of supervision experience within warehouse and distribution operations. Practical experience with warehouse/distribution software, RF scanners, or tablets. Basic knowledge of OSHA standards and warehouse safety. At least 2 years of sit-down forklift experience. Preferred Qualifications Associate Degree or higher. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and Google Workspace in a supply chain environment. Experience managing transportation processes using a TMS system (Uber Freight TMS a plus). Knowledge of Yard/WMS management tools (Made4Net a plus). Familiarity with SAP systems and supply chain execution modules. Schedule & Expectations Regular hours are 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Shift flexibility and overtime may be required, including initial training on the 2nd shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM) for the first two weeks and working one Saturday per quarter for inventory. Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more.  US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role. About Uber Freight   Uber Freight helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently. We bring together the technology, people, and transportation capacity they need, using real‑time data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions. That helps customers spot issues early, avoid costly surprises, and deliver on time. Uber Freight works with 1 in 3 Fortune 500 shippers across North America and manages over $17B in freight. Learn more at www.uberfreight.com . Candidate Privacy Notice Uber Freight is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates. We collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For detailed information on how we handle candidate data, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice . EEOC Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.