Warehouse and Materials Manager

About the Company

TPC is a long-established packaging manufacturer operating in a strong growth phase. The company focuses on premium quality, sustainability, and dependable customer service.

Role Overview

This position is a hands-on leadership role responsible for improving how materials, logistics, and warehouse activities are run during a period of rapid expansion. The ideal candidate will be proactive, practical, and able to build scalable processes that support operations across several facilities.

The role centers on keeping raw materials, finished goods, and supplies moving efficiently while protecting accuracy, cost control, and service levels.

Logistics and Supply Chain Leadership

• Oversee the transfer of raw materials, finished goods, and operating supplies among three Chattanooga sites.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight so customer deliveries stay on schedule and production is not interrupted.
• Work closely with vendors, carriers, and customers to manage scheduling, routing, and issue resolution.
• Improve transportation methods, freight spend, and carrier performance.

Warehouse Operations

• Lead, coach, and develop a warehouse team of 10 to 15 employees, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Manage day-to-day warehouse activity such as receiving, storage, picking, shipping, and inventory control.
• Keep warehouse areas safe, orderly, and efficient across all locations.
• Refine material flow, warehouse layout, and space usage to support future growth.

Inventory and Materials Control

• Manage raw material stock such as paperboard, films, foils, and other supplies to avoid production disruptions.
• Oversee finished goods inventory so items are tracked correctly, stored properly, and shipped on time.
• Build and enforce inventory control practices, including cycle counts, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP transactions and reporting.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Work with production, scheduling, procurement, and customer service teams to align inventory and logistics with demand.
• Support production planning by ensuring materials are available and internal transfers happen efficiently.
• Serve as a central contact between operations, suppliers, and customers.

Process Improvement and Strategy

• Review existing warehouse and logistics processes, identify gaps, and implement scalable best practices.
• Lead ongoing improvement efforts aimed at better efficiency, lower costs, improved accuracy, and stronger service.
• Use data analysis to fine-tune inventory levels, improve inventory turns, and reduce excess or obsolete stock.
• Create KPIs and reporting frameworks for logistics and warehouse performance.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure all warehouse and logistics activities follow safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Encourage and maintain a strong safety-first culture throughout operations.

Work Environment

This is an on-site role based across multiple warehouse and manufacturing locations in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The work environment is fast-moving, collaborative, and shaped by changing operational needs.

Performance Expectations

• Deliver strong on-time performance and inventory accuracy.
• Keep material movement between facilities running smoothly.
• Produce measurable gains in cost, productivity, and service quality.
• Develop a high-performing and accountable warehouse team.