Warehouse Manager Salary in the US
Warehouse Manager Salary Range
$85,500
$110,000
Low Range
High Range
Midpoint
This salary range represents a national benchmark in USD. Regional salary adjustment factors can be applied below to estimate how compensation may shift by state.
Salary benchmarks are based on a mix of TQR internal data and external market research for specialized manufacturing and technical roles in the U.S.
Warehouse Manager salaries in the Packaging Manufacturing industry typically range from $85,500 to $110,000, with a midpoint of $97,600. Compensation varies based on warehouse management experience, inventory control expertise, logistics and distribution knowledge, ERP/WMS systems, leadership responsibilities, and overall responsibility for warehouse operations and supply chain performance.
What the Salary Percentiles Mean
The following range has been generated based on real salary data across North America.
$85,500
$110,000
$85,500
25th percentile
Employees in this section often have a lower level of experience or skills and
are still growing into their role. This role may also be at a small to medium-sized business.
$97,600
50th percentile
Employees in this section typically demonstrate the required level of experience plus many skills that are deemed an asset. This role is likely at a medium-sized business.
$110,000
75th percentile
Employees in this section typically demonstrate a higher-level of expertise and/or enhanced qualifications. They should also have a proven track record and cultural fit. This role is likely at a larger business.
Regional Salary Adjustments
Salary ranges can vary by region based on cost of living, labor competition, industry concentration, and talent availability. The map below shows regional adjustment factors that can be applied to the national salary benchmark as a directional guide.
Factors That Affect a Warehouse Manager's Salary
Warehouse Manager compensation can vary based on warehouse size, inventory complexity, leadership responsibilities, ERP/WMS experience, logistics operations, workforce management, and overall operational scope. Employers may need to adjust compensation when the role includes multi-site warehouse management, automation systems, procurement responsibilities, third-party logistics (3PL) coordination, or enterprise-wide inventory management.
Warehouse Manager Job Description:
A Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing warehouse operations within a packaging manufacturing environment to ensure the efficient storage, handling, inventory control, and distribution of raw materials and finished goods. This role helps companies improve inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, customer service, and cost performance by managing warehouse operations, logistics activities, inventory systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Warehouse Managers often work closely with Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Distribution, Customer Service, Sales, and transportation partners. Their work may include overseeing receiving, storage, inventory management, shipping, order fulfillment, warehouse layout, material handling, workforce planning, and equipment utilization while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. In a manufacturing environment, the role combines operational leadership with inventory management, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.
Warehouse Managers are expected to understand how warehouse performance impacts production efficiency, inventory availability, customer service, and overall supply chain performance. Strong candidates typically combine warehouse operations expertise with leadership skills, analytical thinking, communication abilities, and continuous improvement knowledge to optimize inventory flow, improve productivity, reduce operating costs, and support manufacturing excellence.
Common Responsibilities:
Leading and managing daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, shipping, and order fulfillment activities.
Developing warehouse strategies that improve inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, customer service, and cost performance.
Managing inventory levels, cycle counts, FIFO practices, stock aging, and material flow to ensure accurate inventory and uninterrupted production.
Overseeing warehouse layout, material handling equipment, space utilization, and workforce planning to maximize productivity.
Collaborating with Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Distribution, Customer Service, and Sales teams to support manufacturing and customer requirements.
Managing warehouse personnel through hiring, coaching, training, performance management, and workforce development while fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork.
Monitoring warehouse performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), including inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, productivity, shipping performance, and warehouse efficiency.
Ensuring compliance with company policies, GMPs, OSHA, FDA, USDA (where applicable), workplace safety standards, and other regulatory requirements.
Managing vendor relationships, procurement activities, warehouse supplies, and inventory replenishment to support operational continuity.
Explore Current Openings
TQR recruits for specialized roles across packaging, industrial automation, manufacturing, food production, life sciences, and related technical markets. Current openings may include engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and plant leadership roles.
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