Production & Warehouse Manager

Summary/Objective:

Responsible for ensuring the warehouse facility operates as safely and efficiently as possible.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure company policies are followed (health, safety, and security)
• Work with and effectively communicate with management concerning all operational issues
• Oversee the daily workflow of the warehouse; schedules and organizes staff to ensure proper staffing
• Direct in-house adjustments to operational procedures as needed
• Establish warehouse practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse
• Monitor workplace performance and leads training initiatives
• Implement operational policies and procedures
• Crosstrain existing employees to ensure there is complete coverage throughout the day
• Continuous training of Team Leads and Supervisors
• Maintain documentation and keep accurate records of warehouse activities
• Resolve supply chain issues and provide additional oversight to all employee responses
• Ensure product quality
• Manage employee timecards and time off requests
• Daily production goals through direct oversight and managing output
• Oversee the maintenance of product inventory
  • Stock rotation

  • Space allocation

  • Material defects and discrepancies

  • Daily and weekly inventory checks
• Familiarity with ERP software
• Maintain knowledge of all processes and material types
• Delegation of workload and structuring the production queue for the most efficient use of time
• Propose ideas for equipment upgrades/modifications and planning their integration in a manner that reduces impact on production
• Research and testing of new equipment necessary for continued growth of the production department, and the company
• Safe operating forklifts, both ride on and walk behind, and ensuring that other operators are following safety guidelines
• Forklift trainer for all new users
• Hires and trains new warehouse employees
• Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive and takes disciplinary action when necessary

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced troubleshooting
• Company focused on all decision making
• Self-motivated
• Proficient in Microsoft office software
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Detail oriented in machine setup and material understanding
• Excellent listening skills and strong interpersonal relations
• An ability to research and invest time in automation
• Forklift certified

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Temperature controlled warehouse
• Moderate noise levels
• Daily interactions with numerous employees
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly, and up to 100 pounds on occasion
• Occasional periods of prolonged standing

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• Suggested areas of study include supply chain, logistics, and management
• Stable work history

Salary: $70,000 to $90,000