What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Warehouse position at Avient Careers?
DESCRIPTION:
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), with expected 2021 revenues of $4.6 to $4.7 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
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Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials
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Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
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Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses
Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
WHY AVIENT:
At Avient, we strive for a culture of trust and engagement. Our associates are leading company initiatives such as Lead by Women, HYPE (Harnessing Young Professionals), Pride at Avient and Embrace to advance diversity in professional and personal development. We also provide our associates with robust development programs such as Avient Academy, Lean Six Sigma, and various leadership workshops to allow for career growth in a variety of ways. With workplace flexibility, health and wellness programs, casual dress days, and paid time off for community service, we are committed to building upon our positive momentum.
At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions in hiring, promotion, development, compensation and advancement are based upon non-discriminatory factors such as, for example, qualifications, abilities, experience, and performance.
Job Summary
The Warehouse Manager plans, directs and organizes all the activities to support the warehouse operations of the plant. Consistently plans warehouse resources and activities to meet company objectives. Responsible for the development of warehouse staff. Develops process and systems to maintain inventory accuracy and generates all required reports.
Essential Functions
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Supervises Warehouse Supervisor and/or Warehouse Associates in performance of their duties ensuring the expected standards of job performance, discipline and safety are met.
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Provides associates with guidance, training and communication regarding job requirements, all OSHA safety guidelines, ISO procedures & Avient rules/expectations.
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Responsible for the general condition of the warehouse, shipping/receiving areas and yard areas in regard to container storage and overall cleanliness. Inspects for any improper warehousing of inventory & insures the warehouse is neat and clean at all times.
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Monitors all warehouse activity for proper output, productivity, and safety processes (flag up, lock out tag out, etc…).
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Provides coaching to employees; participates in performance management discussions and in the selection process for staffing of future open positions.
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Provide strategic oversight in the execution of daily warehouse operations, including the handling of goods receipts, goods issues, picklists, cycle counting, stock put away, logistics(inbound and Outbound), and quality control/assurance, utilizing the most appropriate materials handling and storage methods / equipment.
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Establish warehouse strategies and organizational goals; develop/track key performance indicators (KPI); utilize root cause analysis to improve performance. Develop short- and long-term plans to increase the efficiency and optimization of warehousing functions and inventory (i.e. FIFO policies, cycle count processes): engage workforce in pursuing continuous improvement efforts: strive to achieve best in class status.
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Collaborate with the Supply Chain Operations Materials Management group for material master creations/updates/deletions, daily Warehouse Materials Requirement Planning (MRP), cycle counting, obsolete/surplus material management, repairs/refurbishments, and running reports.
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Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or related field; demonstrated professional warehousing experience can be considered in lieu of degree
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6 or more years of experience in Warehousing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Materials Management, or related field
Additional Qualifications
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Personal Skills: Conflict Resolution, Time/Priority Management, Work on a Team, Reading/ Comprehension, Stress Management, Training/Mentoring Others, Self-Motivated, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills.
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Experience with S4 Extended Warehouse Management in SAP is preferred.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Have a good understanding of SAP best practices
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Software Skills: Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, SAP
Competencies
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Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.
Physical Demands
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Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening. Must be able to walk and use hands. Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs. May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds. Typically work is in a manufacturing environment where noise level is loud. Generally requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, and respiratory protection. Exposure to outside weather conditions is routine. May be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidity. May also be exposed on occasion to dust, or fumes. Requires working a flexible schedule.
Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.
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