Warehouse Manager

OVERVIEW 

The Warehouse Manager oversees operations at a warehouse or storage facility to ensure that all incoming and outgoing inventory is processed according to schedule. Their duties include preparing schedules for Warehouse Associates, training new employees on how to use machinery and monitoring compliance with safety standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Plan, organize, supervise, and participate in daily warehouse operation and
• activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety, and distribution of
• Equipment and supplies and maintenance of inventory.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned warehouse employees
• Assign workloads to warehouse workers.
• Receive, unpack, pack, load, issue, store and deliver materials, textbooks,
• supplies or equipment; complete packing slips for shipments as assigned.
• Route, schedule, pack and prepare orders for delivery; load vehicles; schedule and
• oversee deliveries and pick-ups.
• Supervise the processing of requisitions and requests to invoice for
• reimbursements of warehouse codes; complete requisitions for needed materials
• to assure adequate stock levels.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and logs and prepare reports as
• required; maintain inventory of items in the warehouse; file records as required; supervise the assembly of inventory printouts and catalogs as required.
• Monitor automated warehousing system; operate a computer to enter data, correct
• errors and control key screens as required.
• Operate and demonstrate use of specialized warehouse equipment as necessary.
• assure proper and routine maintenance and servicing of warehouse vehicles and
• equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Associate degree in business operations, supply chain management, procurement or another related field preferred
• Must obtain and retain valid hi-lo license.

 Work Experience

• One year warehouse experience desirable.

OR

• Six months material handling experience.

 Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent leadership skills, including the abilities to set goals, motivate and manage conflict
• Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening
• Great interpersonal skills
• Good project management skills, including strong decision-making, problem-solving and strategic planning abilities
• Exceptional time management and organization skills
• In-depth understanding of industry and company best practices for the warehouse
• Familiarity with bookkeeping, inventory control practices and logistics
• Comfortable using inventory management software and other organizational computer applications
• Physical strength, stamina, and the ability to walk or stand for long periods of time

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Yes

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS

As part of a team-based work environment, must be able to demonstrate the following Job Competencies:

Job Competencies

• Reliability/Dependability – Responds to internal customer needs, questions, and concerns in accurate and timely manner.  Follows through on commitments, assignments, and tasks; is at work when scheduled; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses work time wisely.

• Safety Awareness – Demonstrates use of safe and proper work methods and follows established safety procedures.  Reports and corrects working conditions that may increase risk factors for injury.
• Technical Skills/Knowledge – Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.  Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
• Good Manufacturing Practices/Food Safety – Demonstrates Good Manufacturing Practices and proper Food Safety procedures when performing daily job functions.  Correctly wears required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas.  Recognizes areas for GMP and Food Safety procedure improvements and shares ideas with leadership.
• Work Standards – Has high standards of performance for self.  Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes; is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks, demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Respects Diversity – Respects the Company’s diverse workforce and behaves in a manner that does not cause harm to others based on age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or religious believes.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views and welcomes feedback; uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and working relationships; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.
• Adaptability – Has ability to focus on the benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive, objective manner, views change as learning opportunity; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Positive Working Relationships – Listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; shares information and knowledge; demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty.
• Focus – Maintains focus on tasks and does not stray from job assignments.
• Flexibility – Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow; works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.

ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Occasional exposure to irritating elements (i.e., noise, vibration, dust, fumes, weather, battery acid)

• Large machinery utilized in work area.
• Lifts material/product weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally more (assistance given with heavier objects).
• Constant mental and visual attention required when operating equipment.
• Color vision may be required to perform quality function of position.
• Eye, hearing, hair nets, bump hats, lab coats may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and results.