Warehouse Manager – Process Optimization Job Listing at Kelly Services in Union, MO (Job ID US3619695_BH10015628)

Description

Warehouse Manager – Process Optimization (Contract)

Location: Union, MO
Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential of going perm)
Pay Rate: $36–$43 per hour (estimated $75K–$90K annualized)
Hours  Monday -Friday 7am-3:30pm

Overview

Kelly Services is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager (Process Optimization) for a 12-month contract in Union, MO. This role is ideal for a leader experienced in facility moves, production transitions, and workflow optimization. You'll be directly responsible for maintaining productivity and team engagement while helping consolidate operations into a single, more efficient facility.

The successful candidate will combine strong soft-skills—able to earn buy-in from tenured teams—with proven manufacturing leadership and a track record of increasing operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership

• Supervise and support hourly production employees in daily operations.

• Maintain safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals during the transition period.

• Provide hands-on leadership—removing bottlenecks and ensuring continuous workflow.

• Manage scheduling, training, and communication for teams adapting to new layouts or processes.

Process Optimization & Efficiency

• Partner with leadership to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.

• Redesign workflows to improve throughput, reduce waste, and increase productivity.

• Collect and analyze production data to measure results and guide decision-making.

• Trial, refine, and stabilize new processes on the production floor.

Facility Consolidation Support

• Lead on-the-ground efforts during the move from multiple facilities to a single site.

• Coordinate equipment moves and setup while minimizing production downtime.

• Support layout design, workstation setup, and new line stabilization.

• Serve as the “go-to” floor resource bridging strategy and daily execution.

Change Management & Team Engagement

• Communicate clearly with employees about upcoming changes and new processes.

• Encourage collaboration, adaptability, and ownership across production teams.

• Help drive a culture of continuous improvement and engagement during the transition.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or warehouse operations.

• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

• Proven experience in facility moves, process improvement, or production consolidation.

• Demonstrated success improving efficiency, quality, and cost metrics.

• Ability to manage multiple work areas and lead by example on the shop floor.

• Strong communicator with high emotional intelligence and adaptability.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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