Warehouse Manager

About the role

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing warehouse operations. These operations include shipping, inventory, and delivery. Your goal will be to increase operational efficiency and ensure a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of production workers and support staff in day-to-day warehouse/shipping and receiving operations, including safety, quality, on-time order delivery, and continuous improvements
• Ensure all safety rules, regulations, and programs are followed by staff; audit and address all departmental safety hazards, equipment and guarding malfunctions, and personal safety violations
• Monitor stock levels and shipment orders; enter inventory and shipment transactions into computerized systems and maintain inventory accuracy; respond to shipment/order inquiries
• Drive standardized work as applicable to assigned area
• Employ Lean and Six Sigma concepts and practices; conduct Kaizen events; drive 5S activities and visual management
• Train staff on new and existing work assignments, machinery, tools, and processes consistent with the organization's quality systems and documented standard work
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on standard KPIs (on-time delivery, shipments inventory, headcount, etc.), payroll approvals, safety, and continuous improvement projects
• Other tasks as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field strongly preferred
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in a manufacturing environment; management experience preferred
• Strong emphasis on state and local safety regulations, safety compliance, and training
• Experience in leading Lean/Kaizen activities is strongly preferred
• Work experience in TPS/or similar environment a plus
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm and a sense of urgency
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner