Warehouse Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures World Class service in daily interaction with all levels of personnel within the company, customers, and suppliers
• Ensures all work is performed to company-approved procedures, standards, and specifications
• Work closely with the team to ensure that quality and productivity requirements are maintained and communicated to each team member
• Ensure the team is adequately staffed, managed, and trained
• Promote safety and maintain the awareness of a safe work environment
• Handle all relevant employee timekeeping record requirements, vacation scheduling, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions
• Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all matters of significance and take prompt corrective action where necessary or suggest alternatives
• Communicate areas of accountability and performance expected of personnel assigned
• Create and maintain a positive working environment to promote employee morale and productivity
• Maintain inventory control
• Ensure pulling orders with 100% accuracy and packages safely to load on trucks
• Ensure the loading and unloading of trucks daily
• Receive and check the accuracy of inventory received from vendors
• Ensure housekeeping and cleanliness of all work areas. Ensure dock areas, outside dock areas, break areas, and bathrooms are organized, clean, free of debris, and in good working conditions
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established company policies to achieve the overall objectives of this position
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position manages all warehouse employees of the department and is responsible for leadership, performance management, and hiring and firing of the employees within its department

Physical and Work Environment

• Must be able to work in a warehouse environment (inside/outside)
• Ability to work in a cold freezer below -20 degrees
• Lifting, standing, reaching, and climbing are required on an ongoing basis
• Must be able to frequently lift/move 50 lbs.
• Must be able to grip a minimum of 45 lbs. with each hand

Minimum Requirements

• A High School Diploma / GED Equivalent
• A four-year degree from an accredited college, preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a frozen and refrigerated warehouse or distribution center
• Knowledge of shelf dates/rotations on items
• Strong work ethics and professionalism
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Strong focus on quality and ability to master productivity
• Adequate time management skills
• Ability to effectively interact with hourly team members, management, and executive team
• Acts with a sense of urgency and can meet deadlines
• Computer proficiency
• Read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to job duties and safety regulations
• No visible tattoos or piercings permitted while in the workplace

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Sick Days and Personal Days
• Company-Paid Employee Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Optional Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Referral Program