Warehouse Manager

Summary of Responsibilities:

Ensure the warehouse operates at peak efficiency, with customer satisfaction being the primary goal, by leading, organizing, and training team members and strategizing and executing operational goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Follows all company established methods, policies, rules, practices, and procedures to ensure employee safety, product quality and efficient operations
• Manages warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision
• Oversees receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations
• Determines warehouse layout and efficient space utilization
• Develops and maintains procedures for Inventory Management
• Monitors inventory levels
• Ensures proper storage and accuracy of received and shipped inventory
• Ensures cycle counts are completed on time with corrective actions implemented for discrepancies
• Ensures all orders are shipped on time to meet customer needs
• Ensures raw material is delivered to production areas and finished goods are picked up timely for shipment
• Analyzes traffic rates and patterns to reduce costs
• Schedules all inbound and outbound transportation
• Interfaces with Planning and Customer Service teams to ensure orders are picked on time and in full and production lines are not waiting for raw materials?
• Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate employees
• Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report, SLOB report, pallet move report, raw material OT report to production equipment, inventory accuracy, detention charges, substrate Time Phase reports, silo level reporting, )
• Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided
• Ensures that all housekeeping duties are completed to maintain clear aisles and safe work areas
• Additional duties as assigned

Education/Certifications:

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent, plus 5-10 years warehouse management in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills:

• Proven success as a leader in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
• Leadership skills and ability to manage others
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced inventory knowledge of cycle count programs and physical inventory
• Microsoft Office and inventory software competency
• Ability to work in a team environment and lead a team to achieve results