Warehouse Manager

Gutor is a leading international manufacturer of UPS systems for industrial applications with over 75 years of experience delivering high-quality products and services. Our solutions meet the demanding needs of industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, nuclear, and transportation. With a global presence spanning over 30 countries and 600 employees, Gutor provides exceptional customer support through a team of experienced engineers and technicians.

About the role

This position involves securing goods receipt, including defined inspections and the picking/packing of materials for assembly and the spare parts business. You will lead the Warehouse Team, developing and coaching Warehouse Assistants while continuously improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shipping, receiving, and stocking of parts, material, and equipment ensuring accurate and timely reporting in SAP.
• Ensure replenishment of the internal Kanban system while driving improvements (e.g., implementing new parts, labeling, adjusting batch sizes in cooperation with Procurement).
• Establish standards to ensure stock integrity within the facility and monitor compliance.
• Ensure the warehouse is well-structured and organized with clear responsibilities, enabling optimal internal material flow to the appropriate production area as scheduled.
• Identify opportunities, initiate, and lead warehouse process improvement initiatives.
• Organize and perform stock-taking according to schedule while achieving defined accuracy targets (KPI).
• Ensure cycle counts selections are counted accurately and timely, and results are reported to Inventory Control.
• Ensure proper storage of materials while applying the FIFO principle.
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Lead and facilitate daily SIM1 and weekly SIM4 meetings in the warehouse, and actively participate in daily SIM2 meetings.
• Prepare and lead audits for all warehouse-related topics.
• Ensure adherence to 5S principles within the warehouse area.
• Maintain and improve warehouse infrastructure.
• Ensure warehouse equipment receives regular maintenance and operates effectively and safely.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Supervise the team for monthly cleaning up of scrap and quality inventories.
• Update master data in the ERP system.
• Follow up on the booking of all materials not posted after project completion (TECO process).
• Manage material returns and repairs.

Requirements

• Education/diploma in logistics/warehousing.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar job.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Inventory management and Kanban knowledge.
• Highly proficient in SAP (EWM/WM and MM modules).
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift driving license.

Skills

• Pro-active, resilient, and flexible.
• Accurate, reliable, and communicative.
• Autonomous, team player, and service-based.
• Responsible and assertive.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $90,000-$110,000 USD, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Paid holidays.
• 20 days of paid vacation.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company matching contribution.
• Cigna Dental and Vision Insurance.
• FSA and HSA savings account options.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Health & Fitness Reimbursement.

Schedule

Full-time, salaried/exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Travel

Availability to travel 20% of the time nationally. Occasional international travel required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Sit for long periods of time, stand, talk, and hear.