Warehouse manager

Here are some of the great benefits that we offer :

• Competitive wage
• Company paid health and dental benefits.
• Paid vacation
• 401k plan with company match
• Opportunity for career stability and growth
• Protective personal equipment is provided, or cost of purchase is reimbursed.
• On the job training

Job Summary and Scope :

This position is responsible for planning, organizing and controlling warehouses’ inventory and operations. In addition, must ensure accurate and timely delivery and shipping of products from the warehouse.

Also, this position will analyze inventory levels by product to determine and record any slow moving or obsolete products.

This person will need to be comfortable leading from the front.

Job Responsibilities :

• Responsible for ensuring all health and safety requirements are met at all times for the warehouse.
• Perform all functions within the shipping department including but not limited to, shipping, receiving, production put-away, inventory functions, loading and unloading trucks, and driving the forklift.
• Maintain appropriate receiving, inventory, picking, loading, and delivery methods for the plant.
• Manage all operations pertaining to the warehouse, shipping and receiving operations.
• Develop continuous improvement strategies to meet and continually improve the warehouse’s overall goals and objectives.
• Continually evaluate most cost-effective options for maintaining packaging supplies.
• Communicate effectively with customer service personnel to meet 100% on time customer delivery expectations.
• Develop and accomplish on time shipment goals.
• Communicate with management, co-workers, subordinates and other business contacts in a timely and courteous professional manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of classified information.
• Train and motivate staff to ensure an effective and efficient team.
• Ensure all Warehouse personnel are sufficiently trained to perform job duties per work instructions, procedures, and policies.
• Emphasize and supervise a very neat and clean workplace, including orderly storage of finished goods and packaging supplies throughout the plant.
• Maintain all Warehouse personnel records ensuring that all necessary documentation is performed regarding all warranted situations such as counseling, evaluations, training, accidents, and attendance.
• Cross-train personnel in the Shipping department to ensure there is a backup for each position.
• You must be vigilant and perceptive, a self-starter and problem-solver, who can motivate and "rally the troops".
• Liaises with transport companies, supply vendors and customers as needed.
• Supports project and process improvement initiatives.

Skills / Experience / Education Requirements :

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Past supervisor experience would be nice
• Experience operating a lift truck (license required) would be nice
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Able to effectively communicate with others
• Ability to handle shifting and multiple priorities
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft D365, Microsoft Office, ability to create spreadsheets.
• Ability to lead and influence staff.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements :

Ability to lift 100 lbs. with activities that typically require a variety of muscle movements with frequent requirement for speed and coordination.

Environment with frequent exposure to dust, dirt, inclement weather. Required PPE - steel toed boots, safety eyewear, gloves and hardhats.

Ability to travel for business purposes. Potential to visit with customers or remote warehouses as needed.

SAMOMM

Last updated : 2024-05-06