Assistant Manager, Warehouse Operations - REQ # 1576

About the role

This position is responsible for warehousing and distribution management in an HVAC Distribution Center (DC). It involves outbound fulfillment of inventory, inbound processing of deliveries, training of resources, and recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Execute a flawless DC operation for Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC.
• Accomplish warehouse human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures.
• Meet warehouse operational standards by contributing warehouse information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying warehouse system improvements.
• Provide communications on announcements, DC results, departmental process updates, and individual recognitions to team through daily huddles.
• Conduct performance evaluations of subordinates and provide constructive and positive feedback as earned.
• Approve time sheets and time off schedules.
• Schedule associates according to the needs of the business to meet the needs of our customers.
• Lead and drive continuous improvement in various activities of the warehouse, including safety, audit readiness, and efficiencies.
• Maintain working knowledge of all direct report responsibilities and provide coverage support when needed.
• Assist DC Manager in meeting warehouse financial standards by providing annual budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions.
• Effectively manage issues and evaluate continuous improvement opportunities with warehouse team, recommend, and implement departmental policies and procedures, processes and methods.
• Move inventory by scheduling materials to be picked, packed, and shipped from warehouse, manage dock schedule for all modes of transportation, coordinate movements of trailers within yard, coordinate inventory transfers with related departments.
• Supervise warehouse associates, monitoring work, adherence to company policies/standards, ensuring safe use of warehouse equipment, and engaging with EHS for safety audits and improvements.
• Deliver supplies and equipment to departments by receiving and transferring items.
• Maintain storage area by organizing floor space; adhering to storage design principles; recommending improvements.
• Foster a strong Safety Culture by consistently enforcing safety policies, training team members, and holding them accountable.
• Actively support the Safety Committee, collaborate with warehouse leaders to address safety concerns, and work with the EHS Leader to identify and close gaps in safety practices.
• Keep equipment operating by enforcing operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; requiring preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Assist with inspecting outbound to ensure current shipping standards are met as well as tracking any discrepancies.
• Maintain RF and portable printer stock levels and tracking/repairing damaged equipment.
• Work interdepartmentally to help identify and correct issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a distribution environment, with 2+ years managing a team.
• ERP/SAP experience required.
• Strong customer service emphasis and distribution experience required.
• Forklift certification/License required.
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
• Highly organized with a focus on meeting deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and other employees of the organization without assistance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• MS Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Exhibit being a team player by demonstrating METUS core values including a desire to win together, deliver excellence, drive sustainability, focus on execution and learn continuously.

Pay

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $35.00 per hour to $48.13 per hour; base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include target bonus plans and discretionary awards.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan eligibility.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and eligible dependents.
• 80 hours of vacation per year.
• 56 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on hire date).
• Up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid parental/disability/emergency leave, if eligible.

Schedule

1st shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM); may adjust based on business and operational needs.

About Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US

Formed in 2018, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) is a leading provider of ductless and VRF systems in the United States and Latin America. A 50 percent – 50 percent joint venture between Trane Technologies plc and Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., the company provides innovative products, systems and solutions capable of cooling and heating any application from a home to a large commercial building. METUS is a leading marketer of Zoned Comfort Solutions® and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) air-conditioning and heating technology. Systems sold by the joint venture include a wide variety of technologically advanced products designed to deliver superior efficiency, comfort and control. The family of brands supported by METUS includes: Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, Trane® / Mitsubishi Electric and American Standard® Heating & Air Conditioning Mitsubishi Electric. More information is available at https://mitsubishicomfort.com/.