Manager Transportation

About the role

Mohawk is looking for a Warehouse Manager to assist in leading the daily operation and success of our Westampton, NJ warehouse location. This position will also participate in planning, developing and implementing optimum service delivery strategies to achieve desired results.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 13 combined Warehouse Associates and Drivers.
• Oversee and manage operational activities for warehouse location including budget, staffing, KPIs and record keeping.
• Resolve customer service issues and operational issues and implement process improvements to ensure effective and smooth-flowing operations of warehouse location.
• Work with upper management to coordinate and improve service.
• Promote safe work environment through adherence to OSHA and DOT regulations as well as Mohawk Safety policies and standards. Conduct regular safety meetings.
• Oversee inventory control, adjustments and cycle count process.
• Ensure all employees are treated in a fair, equitable and consistent manner.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.
• 4–6 years of progressively responsible experience in warehousing and/or logistics operations, including a minimum of 2 years of experience supervising employees and implementing cost-saving measures.

Skills

• Communicating and negotiating effectively with internal and external partners in written, oral and interpersonal form.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and mentor employees.
• Working collaboratively as part of a fast-paced team, with strong personal organization, poise and professionalism.
• Achieving results through team efforts, challenging established practices and drawing relevant conclusions.
• Ability and willingness to challenge established practices and draw relevant conclusions to market and sell new ideas within the division.