Manager, Warehouse & Distribution

Overview

Manager – Warehouse & Distribution oversees all warehouse, distribution, and shipping operations at Corza Medical’s Chula Vista, CA facility, supporting global shipments of Corza’s products. This leader manages a team of approximately 25 employees and ensures accurate, compliant, and efficient product flow to customers worldwide. The site leader partners cross-functionally with key internal teams to optimize service, cost, and inventory performance in alignment with Corza Medical’s business objectives.

What you will do

• Act as site leader for the Chula Vista warehouse, aligning operations with company priorities and communicating risks, opportunities, and progress to senior leadership and key partners.
• Manage day-to-day warehouse and distribution activities, including receiving, inventory control, picking, packing, shipping, and returns.
• Ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of customer orders in compliance with quality and regulatory standards, while maintaining service-level commitments.
• Resolve operational issues, including customer complaints, shipping delays, and inventory discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of 25-30 warehouse employees, fostering an engaged and safety-focused team culture.
• Drive accountability and clear performance expectations at all levels.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Planning, and Customer Service to ensure seamless end-to-end product flow.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, work with global carriers, freight forwarders, and customs partners. Support global distribution and international trade compliance requirements.
• Control operational costs, including labor, transportation, and overhead, while meeting budget objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse productivity, cost-effectiveness, inventory accuracy, and service levels.
• Use KPIs and data analytics to monitor performance, identify trends, and guide operational decision-making.
• Lead process optimization and lean initiatives to improve operational metrics.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, GMP, and internal quality standards.
• Promote and maintain a culture of quality, accuracy, and regulatory adherence.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for operational or compliance issues.
• Drive proactive risk management and maintain a safe work environment for all employees.

What you will need

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Experience managing mid-size warehouse teams (20+ employees), with demonstrated success in leadership, performance management, and team development.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management, inventory control, shipping/logistics, and global distribution.
• Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or healthcare products (preferred).
• Proficiency with ERP systems and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement (Lean or Six Sigma).
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making ability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, GMP).

Key Competencies

Operational Leadership

• Executes efficient, accurate warehouse and distribution operations.
• Sets clear goals and priorities for the team.

Continuous Improvement

• Leads initiatives to drive process optimization and operational excellence.
• Applies lean principles and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

Supply Chain & Logistics Acumen

• Understands end-to-end supply chain and integrates warehouse operations with broader supply chain goals.
• Manages international shipping, freight, and customs requirements.

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Uses data, KPIs, and analytics to monitor and improve performance.
• Make informed decisions to enhance service, cost, and operational outcomes.

Quality & Compliance Focus

• Ensures compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Drives a culture of quality and continuous adherence to standards.

Safety Leadership

• Builds a strong safety culture and ensures workplace safety.
• Proactively manages risks and promotes safe behaviors.

Team Leadership & People Development

• Develops high performing, engaged teams.
• Coaches, mentors, and builds bench strength within the team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partners effectively with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Quality, Customer Service, Commercial, Leadership).
• Acts as a trusted advisor and clear communicator.

Change Agility

• Effectively manages change and leads the team through evolving business needs.
• Demonstrates flexibility and resilience in a dynamic environment.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a warehouse environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs., 10lbs. frequently for a distance of 15ft.
• Consistent use of arms and occasional walking, bending, twisting and lifting for short periods of time throughout shift.

What we value

• Customer First - We deliver extraordinary experiences.
• Accountability - We do what we say.
• Integrity - We do what is right.
• Inspired - We love what we do.
• One Global Team - We before me, always.

Join us today and ! Corza Medical offers a competitive benefits package including medical, 401K, vacation and sick time, paternal leave and other benefits. A reasonable estimate of the current pay range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000/annual, depending on experience level. Further, pay is offered based on geographic location, internal equity, market data, applicant’s job-related skills, commensurate experience, required licensures, certifications, and certain degrees. Corza Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

Notice To Third Party Agencies: Corza does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Corza Medical and will be considered without payment of a fee to the recruiter or agency.

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