Warehouse Operations Manager (FOR INTERNAL OR LAID-OFF EMPLOYEES ONLY)
SALARY DETAILS
$134,350.00 - $165,735.00 Yearly
APPLICATION FILING DATES
May 4, 2026 - May 19, 2026
INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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BENEFITS
Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: 24 days each year.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
A Warehouse Operations Manager manages the purchasing, inventorying, storing, and distributing of stock items; develops policies, procedures, and regulations; and directs studies to improve efficiency in material handling.
Typical duties include:
• Managing the purchasing, inventorying, storing, cataloging, and distributing of stock commodities including supplies, equipment, furniture, and food.
• Developing and recommending policies, procedures, regulations, and schedules.
• Participating in the development, implementation, and debugging of computerized systems for the acquisition, storage, tracking, and distribution of stock items, and recommends modifications as needed.
• Directing studies and surveys designed to improve efficiency in material handling and warehouse operations.
• Interpreting and explaining warehouse best practices to District administrators and staff.
• Directing the receiving and inspection of all stock commodities.
• Implementing procedures for handling salvaged and donated materials.
• Developing and supervising security control procedures for warehouse operations.
• Monitoring compliance with governmental regulations regarding receipt, storage, and distribution.
• Directing the development and operation of in-service training and workplace safety programs.
• Recommending repair or replacement of warehouse equipment and repair of or alterations to warehouse facilities.
• Participating in planning new facilities to meet the future demand of departmental operations.
• Compiling data in connection with the preparation of specifications for material handling equipment and other equipment as necessary.
• Administering budgets and managing personnel related matters to improve service and ensure operational efficiencies.
• Interpreting and applying provisions of collective bargaining agreements and participates in labor management committees.
• Serving as one of the logistics liaisons for the Materiel Management Branch.
Note: This class description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Entrance requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities. To the extent permitted by law, management retains the discretion to add or change typical duties of a position at any time, as long as such addition or change is reasonably related to existing duties. **To view the complete class description, visit us at Warehouse Operations Manager - Class Description..
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED
You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation. Laid-off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39 month period; as such, laid-off employees applying for promotional career opportunities may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires.
EDUCATION:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration, public administration, logistics/supply chain management or operations management. Additional qualifying experience beyond that required may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis provided that graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency is met.
EXPERIENCE:
Five years of experience in warehouse or logistics operations. Three years of the required experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
SPECIAL:
A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle.
NOTE: All entrance requirements must be met by the end of the filing period in order to move forward with the assessment process. To verify the education requirement, transcripts, diplomas and/ or certifications must be presented at the time applications are screened. As such, you MUST upload your diploma/degree (i.e. scan or take a picture of your diploma/degree) or official transcripts to your candidate profile under “My Uploaded Documents.” Candidates who have completed college or university coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States, must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a DETAILED report. For a list of approved evaluation organizations visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635)
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate for Warehouse Operations Manager will have working knowledge of:
• Warehouse management systems, networks, and programs to process information related to the acquisition, storage, and distribution of stock items
• Inventory management
• Warehouse operations and methods used in receiving, inspecting, storing, distributing, and delivering materials, supplies, equipment, and food
• Stock items including supplies, equipment, furniture, and food
• Commodity markets and prices
• Factors affecting quantities of commodities to be kept on hand
• Warehouse safety and security
• Principals of supervision and training
The ideal candidate for Warehouse Operations Manager will have the ability to:
• Recognize, analyze, and deal effectively with problems and issues
• Understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, regulations, and provisions of collective bargaining agreements.
• Utilize electronic databases and warehouse management systems
• Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with District employees, employee representatives, special interest groups, and the public
• Plan, schedule, and delegate work and expedite flow of materials
• Understand, interpret, and analyze data and reports, including key performance indicators
• Work well under pressure of multiple priorities and short deadlines
• Identify training needs and develop on-the-job and formal training programs
• Calculate weights, volumes, costs, usage rates, and other data related to stock items
• Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of direct and non-direct reporting personnel
• Promote equal opportunity in employment and maintain a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment
• Maintain confidentiality
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
We anticipate receiving a number of well-qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request, we will be adhering to a preplanned employment assessment schedule.
The selection process MAY consist of one or more of the following: a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), a Written Test, Technical Project, Writing Project, and/or a Technical interview.
Application materials (your candidate profile, resume and supplemental questionnaire) will be evaluated in relation to the background, experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in this job. For this reason, it is highly recommended that your application materials clearly show all of your relevant background and specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the ‘My LAUSD Career’ section of our website at https://www.lausdjobs.org.
The testing may be conducted remotely and/or in person, and all applicants will be required to submit a Candidate Confidentiality Form prior to testing. Failure to submit these forms before the given deadline will result in the withdrawal of your application from the selection process. Candidates who receive a failing score on any test module will NOT be eligible to move forward in the selection process.
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APPLICATION PROCESS
IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you submit your application, you should receive an email message confirming that you successfully submitted your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application.
DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION?
Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net
To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: https://www.lausdjobs.org. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.
If you have questions regarding these instructions or the selection process in general, please contact Monica Topete at monica.topete1@lausd.net.
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.
Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.
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