Warehouse Manager

Position Summary:

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for coordinating and supervising all warehouse and logistic by directing assigned associates in the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of customer product in a manner consistent with service and cost objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Supervise and coordinate efficient loading/unloading of shipments, orderly stacking of product, and the picking and staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest possible levels of quality using FIFO standards.

· Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are scheduled, accurate and free of damage.

· Responsible for the cross communication between shifts

· Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all materials handling equipment.

· Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area; ensure all security policies and procedures are followed.

· Ensure associates follow all safety policies and procedures. Thoroughly investigate, report and document all safety accidents and violations in a timely manner

· Ensure proper food safety practices are maintained.

· Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.

· Direct the operations of the assigned work team to achieve prescribed objectives.

· Conduct shift meetings

· Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.

· Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.

· Counsel employees in work-related activities, personal growth, or career development

· Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Working knowledge of warehouse operations in a manufacturing setting

· Ability to plan warehouse layout with highest space and operational efficiency in mind.

· Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task

· Excellent team building skills.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Ability to interact in a positive way with all internal team members as well as external vendors and clients.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and at least one WMS system

Preferred Qualifications

· 3-5 years management experience

· Bachelor’s Degree with concentration in Logistics or Supply Chain preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to frequently lift or carry up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift or carry 51-100+ lbs.
• Must have the ability to frequently push or pull up to 50 lbs. and occasionally push or pull 51-100 lbs.
• Must be able to use an electronic device to input daily communications.
• Must be able to constantly walk and stand for the duration of the work shift.
• Must be able to frequently use fine motor manipulations, grip, squat, kneel, bend, twist, turn, reach outward, and reach above chest.
• Must be able to occasionally crawl and climb as needed.

Back Up: Warehouse SR Lead