A roofing warehouse manager runs the shop and yard that crews load from each morning: repair stock, accessories, leftover bundles, ladders, safety gear and trailers. They lead the warehouse team, store shingles so they don't get damaged, and keep ladders and the forklift safe to use.
By the HireBus team · Updated · Pay data: BLS, May 2025
Responsible for overseeing the efficient management, storage, and distribution of roofing materials and supplies within a fast-paced warehouse environment. Plays a critical role in ensuring inventory accuracy and supporting timely project execution for roofing installations and repairs.
2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise daily warehouse operations to receive, store, and distribute roofing materials accurately.
Manage inventory levels and implement efficient storage systems to minimize waste and loss.
Maintain safe work practices and compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
Coordinate with procurement, sales, and installation teams to ensure material availability for projects.
3. Key Tasks / Daily Activities
Monitor incoming and outgoing shipments of roofing supplies and update inventory records daily.
Conduct routine inspections of storage areas to ensure optimal organization and safety.
Communicate with vendors and internal teams regarding materials requirements and delivery schedules.
Oversee the work of warehouse staff, providing training and guidance on best practices and safety protocols.
4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Inventory Accuracy: Achieve a minimum of 98% accuracy in stock levels.
Order Fulfillment Time: Process and distribute orders within 24 hours 95% of the time.
Safety Compliance: Maintain 100% adherence to all safety procedures and protocols.
Storage Efficiency: Optimize space utilization to meet or exceed a capacity efficiency target of 90%.
5. Required Qualifications and Skills
High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in logistics, operations, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of warehouse management experience in a similar industry.
Proficient in inventory management software and Microsoft Office suite.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
6. Preferred Experience
Prior experience in managing roofing materials and/or equipment inventory.
Experience working with large-scale warehouse operations and logistics processes.
Familiarity with industry-specific safety regulations and compliance standards.
Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements in a warehouse or supply chain setting.
7. Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and handle manual materials.
Extended periods of standing, walking, and bending in a warehouse environment.
Comfortable working in varying temperature conditions, including hot and cold environments.
Adept at operating forklifts and other warehouse machinery when required.
8. Work Environment and Schedule
Standard work hours with potential for overtime during peak roofing seasons.
Work conducted within a busy warehouse setting with occasional visits to job sites.
Minimal travel required for vendor meetings or field inspections.
May be required to work extended hours during urgent project deadlines or adverse weather conditions.
9. Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 per year based on experience and qualifications.
Performance-based bonus opportunities available.
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans provided.
401k plan with company matching contributions and additional fringe benefits.
10. Company Culture and Overview
At [INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE], we foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We value each employee’s contributions to the success of our projects and invest in professional development and growth opportunities. Join us to experience a collaborative work environment where high standards and customer satisfaction drive our success.
11. How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria and want to be part of a growth-oriented company focused on customer satisfaction, please send your resume to [INSERT EMAIL HERE] or apply online at [INSERT WEBSITE LINK HERE].
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A roofing warehouse works more like a pit stop than a store. Crews load out at dawn and bring leftovers back in the afternoon, and storm season packs more crews into the same yard.
The yard feeds crews, not just orders
Each morning, crews pick up what the supplier drop won't cover: extra drip edge, pipe boots, nails, sealant, tarps and the day's tools. Repair techs load stock for leaks and patches. In the afternoon, crews bring back leftovers and empty trailers. The manager keeps that loop quick, so no crew sits in the yard while a homeowner waits at the house.
Shingles can be ruined before they reach a roof
Stored badly, asphalt shingles can dent, stick together or stain. Malarkey's storage bulletin calls one pallet high the best practice and says never more than two, stacked square, with the oldest stock used first. The asphalt roofing makers' trade group adds that shingles shouldn't sit in direct sun for long. The manager sets up the racks and rotation to match. Source: Malarkey Roofing Products: Storage and handling of asphalt shingles (October 2020).
Ladders get checked and tagged
Roofers spend their days on ladders. OSHA requires a competent person to inspect ladders regularly and after anything that could make them unsafe. A portable ladder with a broken rung or a split rail has to be marked as defective or tagged "Do Not Use," then kept out of service until it's fixed. The manager runs those checks and pulls bad ladders before they go back on a truck. Source: OSHA: Ladders (29 CFR 1926.1053).
Forklift drivers need a sign-off
The yard moves pallets of shingles, underlayment and plywood by forklift. OSHA requires each driver to get instruction, such as a class, video or written material, plus practice behind the wheel and an on-the-job evaluation. A new evaluation is due at least every three years. The employer certifies each driver's training and evaluation, with names and dates. The manager holds those records and sets who is allowed to drive. Source: OSHA: Powered industrial trucks (29 CFR 1910.178).
Storms turn the yard over fast
After a big storm, the backlog jumps and extra sub crews may start loading out of your yard. The manager makes room for more tarps, repair stock and trailers, sets check-out rules for crews who don't know the place, and counts more often, since stock is easiest to lose in the busiest weeks.
How much roofing warehouse managers make
The closest BLS group for roofing warehouse managers is transportation, storage, and distribution managers. Transportation, storage, and distribution managers who work for roofing contractors earned a median of $81,800 a year ($39.33 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s below the $107,230 median for transportation, storage, and distribution managers in all industries. About 130 of the 221,180 transportation, storage, and distribution managers in that survey work for roofing contractors.
Salaried, with the bonus the template offers. Some roofers base it on count accuracy, shrink or safety walk results.
Roofing contractors
$81,800$81,800 median Middle half $70,140–$99,990 10th–90th $60,880–$114,410
All industries
$107,230$107,230 median Middle half $82,440–$146,770 10th–90th $65,120–$194,900
$25k$50k$75k$100k$125k$150k$175k$200k$225k
10th–90th percentileMiddle halfMedianAnnual pay, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Annual pay by percentile
Group
10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
Roofing contractors
$60,880
$70,140
$81,800
$99,990
$114,410
All industries
$65,120
$82,440
$107,230
$146,770
$194,900
BLS reports residential and commercial roofing contractors together. Post a real range for your market in the ad.
The pay line in the template above is an example from our Role Blueprint. Set yours from these figures and what local companies pay.
Skills to hire for, and what you can teach
Hire for these
Has run a yard or warehouse crew through a morning rush
Keeps counts honest and chases the reason a count is off
Sets up storage that protects shingles and keeps aisles clear
Runs ladder, rack and forklift checks without being reminded
Works well with crew leads who want to load up and go
Teach these on the job
Roofing products, accessories and how crews use them
The material and job records in your CRM
Your suppliers' delivery and return rules
Your forklift training and sign-off process
Your trailer, dumpster and debris setup
Stock is usually tracked in a spreadsheet or the materials side of the company's roofing software, with a scanner or tablet at the counter. The yard runs on a forklift, pallet racks, ladder racks and trailers, so be clear which of those the role is responsible for.
Roofing warehouse manager interview questions
They have their own page: 6 questions that test this job, what strong and weak answers sound like, and a work exercise to run with your finalists.
Run a few weeks of counts and pick times first, busy ones included. Then decide what target fits your yard, since the template only shows the kind of goal.
Inventory Accuracy
Each month, count a rotating share of repair stock, accessories, leftovers and harnesses and check them against the system. Note the number of mismatched items and what they cost.
Order Fulfillment Time
Hours between a crew or tech asking for material and the order sitting picked and ready, from your request log or CRM. Look at the misses by day of the week and by crew.
Safety Compliance
Results of a monthly yard walk covering ladder tags, pallet stacking, forklift certifications, clear aisles and fire extinguishers. Log each finding and when it got fixed.
Storage Efficiency
How much of your usable rack and floor space is full, and how much of that holds items nobody has touched in months. Clear those out before storm season starts.
They run the shop and yard. That covers receiving and storing materials, getting crews and repair techs loaded each morning, logging leftovers when they come back, and managing the warehouse team. They also own yard safety: ladder checks, forklift sign-offs, safe pallet stacking and clear aisles.
How much does a roofing warehouse manager make?
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers who work for roofing contractors earned a median of $81,800 a year ($39.33 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $70,140 and $99,990 a year. Pay also depends on your local market, experience and bonus terms.
Why have a warehouse if suppliers deliver to the roof?
Because the supplier drop is only part of what a job needs. It covers each job's main order, but crews still need accessories, repair stock, tarps, ladders and safety gear every day, and leftovers need a home. A yard also gives you somewhere to park trailers and keep equipment out of the weather.
Who can drive the forklift in a roofing yard?
Only workers your company has trained and evaluated, plus trainees driving under direct supervision. OSHA requires the trainer to have the knowledge, training and experience to train and judge drivers. A driver needs refresher training after an accident or near miss, after being seen driving unsafely, or when switching to a different type of truck.
How do you know it's time for a roofing warehouse manager?
Watch for crews waiting in the yard each morning, harnesses and tools going missing, leftover bundles piling up unlogged, and nobody owning ladder checks or forklift records. Those cost crew hours and add risk. One person running the yard frees the production manager to focus on the roofs.
What goes in a roofing warehouse manager job posting?
The team size and the number of crews loading from the yard. Name the equipment, such as a forklift and trailers, and say if purchasing, job site runs or debris hauling are part of it. Include the start time and how storm season stretches the hours.
