Warehouse Operations Manager

Warehouse Manager

Oversees warehouse and operational functions for a smaller facility, to include logistics, warehousing, and inventory management. Manages Supervisors and Office Staff. Ensures workplace health and safety requirements are met and takes responsibility for the security of the building and product. Manages warehouse operations in accordance with established procedures and policies. This position requires 80% management responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

Competitive annual salary starting at $80,000 / yr! Assumes responsibility for the measurement and effectiveness of all warehouse processes to include inventory management, transportation, customer service and personnel. Ensures preventative maintenance and internal audit obligations and standards are consistently met. Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the warehouse as required. Assumes responsibility for the maintenance of warehouse facilities including equipment. Ensures that both the inside and outside of the facilities are clean and orderly. Works to develop and maintain productive business relations with vendors, suppliers and shippers. Provides leadership to assigned personnel through effective objective setting, delegation, and communication. Conducts regular meetings to ensure that personnel are well informed of changes in policies and procedures. Continually enforces productivity standards. Assigns and coordinates personnel, scheduling to ensure workload is done efficiently. Keeps shift properly staffed and plans for high seasons. Manages the development of warehouse personnel. Provides measurable feedback to assigned personnel and suggestions for improved performance. Completes new hire 30 / 60 / 90 day reviews. Formulates and implements employee development plans as needed. Works with Human Resources to schedule interviews, hiring, training and managing issues as necessary. Proactively manages the safety programs to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements. Provide monthly documented safety meetings. Investigate driver vehicle and workers compensation accidents by completing appropriate documentation, investigating incidents and taking corrective action. Leads and supports loss prevention efforts by ensuring security equipment is maintained and facilities and secure. Partners with Sales to ensure the field operations associates are proactive in meeting customer needs. Assists with project management and process improvement initiatives. Participate in warehouse moves and special projects. Plans the warehouse operational expenses to meet financial goals and expense policies. Motivates, organizes and encourages teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met. Trains staff and monitors performance and progress. Oversees the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery and equipment. Assist and manage operational budget for facility. Determines efficient layout for smooth flow of products in and out of warehouse. Promotes goodwill and a positive image of the Company.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in business or 4 years warehouse / operations experience. Demonstrated leadership skills in a supervisory warehouse, operational or related role. Knowledgeable in material handling and inventory documentation. Knowledge of budgeting, supply contracts and shipping requirements. Math, accounting and financial interpretation skills. Effective communicator to a wide range of people at all levels of the organization. Ability to maintain customer and supplier relationships, and project a positive image. Solid product, technical and customer service knowledge. Knowledge in applicable computer software, Microsoft Office applications : Word and Excel. Problem solving skills. Willing to travel nationally as required. Valid driver's license with good driving record.