Warehouse General Manger

General Manager in Forest Park, GA with Americold Logistics - Warehouse and Transportation Large Facility

The purpose of this position is to manage all warehouse functions, including operations, transportation, personnel and customer service, as directed by Director of Operations.

Essential Functions:

• Develop annual facility budget and ensure group adherence to budget
• Direct and assign work; set performance objectives and monitor performance of all warehouse departments
• Manage all warehouse activities, costs, operations and forecasts; Monitor progress towards goals
• Provide a safe work environment through personal actions. Identify any safety concerns, as well as cost saving opportunities
• Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; scheduling, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; conducting staff meetings; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, as well as all Federal, State and Local OSHA regulations
• Represent the Company to all warehouse customers. Secure additional business and maintain positive relationships with customers
• Ensure that warehouse concerns are heard at corporate level; Communicates stated Company goals, objectives and direction to warehouse staff
• Negotiate labor contracts with union representatives; Responsible for desired change in contracts
• Monitor progress towards operational goals and provide reporting of same
• Affect prevention or reduction of property, liability or personnel loss exposure for the Company
• Ensure that care, custody and control procedures are in place; Monitor operational performance
• Utilize Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP) related to planning daily facility requirements; complete CIP monthly reports
• Promote an open door policy and team environment
• Support the Company Performance Management Program (PMP)
• Develop/maintain plans for disaster prevention and recovery
• Other duties as requested

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Skilled in planning, staffing, budgeting, and organizing
• Ability to develop effective relationships, provide leadership, and integrate diverse functions and individuals toward profitability objectives
• Experienced with AS/400 and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Familiar with WMS and RF
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Must have strong relationship building skills be able to provide and model leadership behaviors including the ability to defuse conflict
• Willingness to develop a mentoring relationship in order to contribute experience, skills, and wisdom to subordinate employees for their development
• Ability to interpret HR regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals
• Must have very strong customer service orientation with high sense of urgency in meeting objectives and deadlines

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Logistics or Management plus 5-8 years in warehousing and/or logistics management; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Can you tell us about your warehouse management experience?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Warehouse Management: 8 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location