Plant Manager jobs in Rhode Island

The Plant Manager will supervise daily warehouse activities, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping, and customer service. 

Responsibilities:

Daily Warehouse Operations Oversight

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including pick/packing, shipping, receiving, dropship, and put away.
• Communicate expectations and ensure adherence to proper handling procedures and safety protocols to all warehouse staff and team leads.
• Maintain the highest service standards for customers, prioritizing urgent or aging orders.
• Work closely with Operations Team Members to ensure timely delivery of goods to customers.

Inventory Management

• Conduct regular audits of inventory accuracy through scheduled inventory cycle counts. 
• Understands the principles of inventory control to ensure adherence to procedures that ensure a high degree of inventory accuracy.
• Ensure accurate reception and delivery of all inbound materials, including supplies.

People Management, Development & Coaching

• Lead, manage and hold accountable warehouse supervisors and staff.
• Demonstrate strong people management skills, including delegation, motivation, and team leadership.
• Coach and train warehouse staff on best practices to achieve KPI targets and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Communicate expectations and provide ongoing feedback to team members.

Workflow Optimization

• Execute warehouse realignment to create an efficient and streamlined workflow, focusing on bin optimization.
• Create an environment focused on continual improvement, both strategically and tactically.
• Utilize strong problem-solving skills and technical expertise to drive process improvements

Safety and Compliance

• Assess risks in the workplace and ensure safety regulations are followed.
• Provide regular safety talks and promote a culture of safety within the facility.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in warehouse or plant management, with 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Strong technical skills and experience working with spreadsheets and data management tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, safety regulations, and inventory management best practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Superior communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, along with the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to solve complex problems by actively seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources; systematic and objective evaluation of information consistently looking for novel ways to solve problems; and mastering unfamiliar information, tasks, and situations quickly and effectively.
• Effective attention to detail with a calm and steady demeanor and a high degree of accuracy under pressure.
• Intermediate computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office Suite of Products, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
• Experience with hazardous waste management and Clean Air Act reporting.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred.