Warehouse Manager
About Us
With more than 30 years of experience, Cirba Solutions is the premier battery recycling materials and management company extracting critical materials from scrap and used batteries and then supplying those battery-grade metals back into the supply chain. As the only vertically integrated team with an operational, differentiated platform and a full suite of capabilities, Cirba Solutions is leading the creation of a circular battery supply chain.
Role Overview
The Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading all warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory management, hazardous material storage, logistics coordination, employee development, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Direct all warehouse operations including receiving, storage, inventory control, shipping, and logistics and off takes.
Assist and monitor KPIs for safety, cost, inventory accuracy, and inventory turns.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and workforce planning.
Work closely with production planning to assure proper backlog controls and appropriate lead times for delivery and consumption.
Assure proper procedures are adhered to for proper safe, effective trailer loading and unloading.
Interface with Logistics to assure proper incoming and outgoing loads are scheduled appropriately.
Assure proper controls and effective feedback loops are developed for a multi-shift operation.
Participate in scheduled meetings as appropriate.
Work order accuracy and close out in a timely manner.
Interface with Engineering and Operations to set up and maintain an optimized material flow within the plant utilizing zones/areas/racking/staging/wip/finished goods areas.
Maintain accurate inventory records and material tracking systems.
Oversee cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation activities to assure accuracy KPI’s are achieved.
Utilize ERP systems to manage inventory transactions and reporting.
Achieve business KPI’s as they pertain to material management/movement metrics.
Assure and coordinate material movement intra/external plant as well as departmental needs.
Ensure an appropriate system is in place to identify different types of material/chemistries upon incoming inspection.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of warehouse, logistics, supply chain, inventory management, or distribution experience.
Minimum 2 years of leadership experience managing warehouse operations and personnel.
Working knowledge of RCRA hazardous waste regulations.
Working knowledge of DOT transportation regulations.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred: Experience in battery recycling, hazardous waste management, metals recycling, manufacturing, chemical processing, or related industries.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience supporting warehouse, inventory, shipping, and receiving operations.
ERP certification is a plus.
Experience with SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, JD Edwards, Infor, or similar ERP systems.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Environmental Science, or related field.
RCRA, DOT, OSHA, HAZWOPER, or other hazardous materials certifications.
Physical Requirements
Standing/Walking: Sometimes
Sitting: Sometimes
Lifting/Carrying Lifting/Carrying 20-50 lbs: Sometimes
Lifting/Carrying >50 lbs: Sometimes
Pushing/Pulling: Sometimes
Climbing: Never
Stopping/Bending: Sometimes
Reaching above shoulder: Sometimes
Repeating motions that may include wrists, hands, and/or fingers: Frequently
Operating Motor Vehicle: Sometimes
Operating Manual Equipment: Sometimes
Operating machinery/power tools: Never
Worksite Conditions
Weather Exposure: Sometimes
Temperature Extremes: Sometimes
Noise: Sometimes
Odors: Sometimes
Dust or Mist: Sometimes
Fumes or Vapors: Sometimes
Chemicals Chemicals drummed: Sometimes
Chemicals bulk tank: Sometimes
Respirator: Never
Personal Protective Clothing: Frequently
Personal Protective Equipment: Frequently