Outbound Warehouse Manager (2nd Shift) 3pm - until completion

Outbound Warehouse Manager

Job Description

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Outbound Warehouse Manager is to organize, plan, and direct warehouse operation to ensure timely and accurate checkout of trucks, proper receiving, rotation and inventory of products, efficient and accurate order selection, and routine maintenance and cleaning of warehouse facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage staffing and expenses within approved budget.
• Ensure accuracy of warehouse management systems.
• Knowledgeable of all warehouse operations and able to supervise, train and direct warehouse personnel.
• Develop and maintain a warehouse staff capable of executing plans and strategies.
• Direct and supervise warehouse staff, including cross-training employees and developing a back-up plan for coverage during warehouse manager absence.
• Manage the selection, development and evaluation of subordinate personnel.
• Ensure that product movement into and out of the facility is controlled and appropriately documented, i.e. breakage, retail breakage, loading rekeys.
• Maintain accuracy of WMS systems including slotting of new products and relocation of products based on velocity.
• Work with Inventory Specialist on daily cycle counts, and yearly inventory counts to ensure all products are accounted for and all variances are resolved.
• Follow product rotation guidelines associated with warehouse inventory.
• Direct subordinate personnel in minimizing inventory losses associated with warehouse breakage and poor rotation.
• Act as a resource related to computer systems associated with researching inventory variances. This includes specialized knowledge in areas such as PO Receipts, Transfers, Returns to Suppliers, etc.
• Manage dunnage and product returns with suppliers.
• Ensure prompt and accurate checkout of trucks in the morning in accordance with standards established by Operations Manager.
• Maintain records of inventory adjustment as required by company policy.
• Meet or exceed daily company standards for warehouse cleanliness and organization.
• Responsible for follow-through, enforcing warehouse safety programs, and conducting monthly safety meetings in order to provide a safe and clean workplace for employees within the regulations of all OSHA local and state regulations.
• Sign off on all training and certification of all material handling equipment operators and reinforce proper use of all equipment.
• Be a subject matter expert on any warehouse automation, picking systems, etc.
• Obey all local, state, and federal laws and/or regulations.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills – Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal – Listens to others without interrupting; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions; participates actively in all company meetings.
• Teamwork – Puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Change Management – communicates changes effectively; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; accepts feedback from others.
• Managing People – Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; makes self available to staff; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; supports organization’s goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.
• Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
• Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; measures self against standard of excellence.
• Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

Knowledge of a specialized or technical field such as cost or general accounting, business administration, logistics, management, economics, human resources, marketing, supply chain management, sales, technical purchasing. Equivalent to high school plus additional broad specialized training equal to 2 years of technical college OR apprenticeship training.

Degree: 3, Points: 45

EXPERIENCE

Over 1 year up to and including 3 years.

Degree: 4, Points: 80

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES

Duties are diversified and involve an intensive knowledge of a field within the organization requiring the use of a wide range of procedures. Must apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems. Required independent thinking and use of judgment to interpret and analyze facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems or transactions, and to determine appropriate action to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practice.