2nd Shift Distribution Center Picking Manager

About the role

Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is seeking a Picking Manager for its Waterloo location. This position supervises a team of hourly associates working a 2nd shift schedule beginning at 2:00 pm - 12:00 am (or until the job is completed).

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Company compliance and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and requirements
• Work as a team with shipping, under the direction of the Shift Manager, to ensure integrity of inventory and quality of work
• Maintain and develop a productive Picking team by hiring, training, and providing professional development for all associates
• Supervise and coordinate the picking and shipping of outbound orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness with both product and paperwork
• Drive the implementation of improvement and standardization measures across fulfilment to meet immediate operational objectives
• Ensure warehouse space is used effectively and kept clean and orderly
• Drive relationships with all departments to ensure smooth shipping and delivery of goods, acting as a key point of knowledge for the team
• Regular and reliable attendance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 5+ years’ management/supervisory or people leadership experience; Warehouse Management or Warehouse Supervisor role, in supply chain distribution
• WMS and LMS experience strongly preferred
• Proficient in OSHA and DOT regulations
• Project management experience desired (LEAN, KAIZEN, Agile)
• Previous experience implementing employee engagement, mentoring and development initiatives
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize workload appropriately in order to balance multiple demands and meet timelines as required
• A strong background in Warehouse operations and logistics, including shipping, receiving, delivery, and inventory
• Material Handling Equipment Certification is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced distribution center environment, ensuring safety, efficiency, and accuracy in all tasks
• A solid understanding of OSHA regulations
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize workload appropriately in order to balance multiple demands and meet timelines as required

Benefits

Ferguson offers a competitive benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, a 401(k) with a company match, and more. Additional enhancements include mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and more!

Pay

The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements. The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.