Warehouse Manager

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides direct daily guidance of warehouse associates to achieve prescribed operational objectives within established timelines and in accordance with quality, safety, inventory control and customer satisfaction guidelines.
• Develops and implements work schedules and assignments to meet customer demands.
• Tours the warehouse regularly to answer questions, evaluate operations and solve problems, and ensure compliance with safety, security and sanitation procedures.
• Recommends and implements improvements to warehouse operation, dock, and inventory health programs.
• Schedules and conducts staff meetings.
• Tracks and manages employee time off and absenteeism where necessary.
• Responsible for interviews and direct hiring for the Warehouse department in collaboration with site leadership.
• Thorough coordination with site leadership, establishes department goals, provides department coaching and training, conducts performance reviews and performs disciplinary action.
• Ensures efficient utilization of Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Ensures current and accurate inventory counts through inventory health programs - including quick consume cycle count programs.
• Enforces and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and federal, state and local regulations.
• Affords assistance in ensuring the security of the facility and its employees, contents and surroundings.

Job Specifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent work-related experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years prior experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment.
• Minimum of 2 years prior experience in leadership and supervisory roles; organization and planning.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, ERP transactions, and user interface for warehouse management system technology.
• Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, and misc. software applications.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work efficiently with a professional, customer friendly attitude.
• Must be capable of sitting, standing and walking for extended periods.
• Strong problem solving, conflict resolution, and communication skills.