General Manager Warehouse Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

**What we need **

We are seeking a Warehouse General Manager to lead the operational performance of a warehouse in Perris, CA. This role carries P&L responsibility and overseas Operations Managers and Supervisors managing both conventional and automated warehouse operations. The General Manager will drive operational excellence, financial performance, and continuous improvement while ensuring the highest standards of safety, customer satisfaction, and sustainability.

What we do

**Exol* **is pioneering fulfillment as-a-service, offering outsourced warehousing operations and specializing in automated warehousing solutions. Our focus is on the efficient movement of goods in cases and pallets across all sectors, such as CPG, food and beverage, wholesale, and retail.

****Exol is an independently managed joint venture between Symbotic and Softbank.

What you’ll do

• Oversee operations across the entire warehouse site, ensuring alignment with Exol Logistics’ goals and performance metrics. Guide building leaders and their teams to maintain consistent, high-performing operations sitewide.

• Own financial performance for the site, including budgeting, cost control, and revenue growth. Ensure operational objectives are met within financial targets.

• Drive best practices in warehousing, logistics, and supply chain management. Lead continuous improvement initiatives for both conventional and automated operations to enhance productivity, quality, and sustainability.

• Mentor and develop Operations Managers and their direct reports. Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture across all departments.

• Develop and implement long-term operational strategies to optimize resource allocation and drive building growth. Align building strategies with regional initiatives.

• Enforce safety regulations and compliance standards across the building teams. Promote a safety-first culture and ensure adherence to environmental regulations.

• Assist with vendor relationships and procurement processes to secure high-quality, cost-effective services and products.

• Align and support the adoption of automated systems and warehouse technologies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Collaborate with IT and engineering teams on process enhancements.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers. Ensure top-tier service delivery, proactively address concerns, and develop solutions that align with client expectations.

• Track operational performance, financial results, and key KPIs. Provide building leadership with data-driven insights to optimize site performance and achieve company objectives.

• Champion sustainable logistics practices to position Exol Logistics as an industry leader in environmentally responsible supply chain solutions.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of 8 years of operations management experience in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain, with at least 2 years in a senior building leadership role. Proven track record of managing teams and P&L responsibility.

• Strong ability to lead and inspire teams across multiple departments. Skilled in decision-making and problem-solving.

• Experience in P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and optimizing financial performance. Ability to analyze reports and implement corrective actions to drive profitability.

• Expertise in both conventional and automated warehouse operations. Deep knowledge of WMS, material handling systems, logistics, and inventory management.

• Project Management: Proven ability to lead complex initiatives, ensuring on-time and within-budget execution. PMP or similar certification is a plus.

• Experience overseeing warehouse automation and integrating advanced logistics technologies for operational efficiency.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong vendor negotiation and supplier relationship management abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and WMS software.

• Passion for sustainability and environmentally responsible logistics practices.

• Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Our Environment

• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time**. **Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations

• This is an in-warehouse role; you’ll spend time on the floor as well as in the office.

• Flexibility to work multiple shifts (day, swing, night) or be on call depending on operational demands.

• Ability to walk/stand for extended periods, climb stairs/ladders, and tolerate warehouse environmental conditions (temperature variations, noise, etc).

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Labor Management Systems Knowledge
• Warehouse Experience
• Workers’ Compensation
• Recruiting
• Operational Metrics & KPI Management
• Operational Risk Management
• Vendor & Supplier Management
• Inventory Management & Control
• Supply Chain Management
• Workplace Safety & EHS Management
• High-level Operations Analysis