Manager Transportation

About the role

Mohawk is looking for a Warehouse Manager to assist in leading the daily operation and success of our Shawnee, Kansas 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 7 combined Warehouse Associates and Drivers in a 24-hour operation facility that delivers about 4 million pounds per year.
• Oversee and manage operational activities for the warehouse location, including budget, staffing, KPIs, and record keeping.
• Resolve customer service and operational issues, and implement process improvements to ensure effective and smooth-flowing operations.
• Work with upper management to coordinate and improve service.
• Promote a 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 forms.
• 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.

About the company

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone, and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements.

Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, and the United States.