Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager

Primary Responsibility:

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the efficient management of all warehouse functions including warehouse condition, proper inventory levels, equipment maintenance and training of warehouse staff. Proactively manages labor efficiency to ensure accurate inventory, selection and loading of product in the most cost effective manner. Manage and contingent plan inventory, quality standards and associate staffing. Develops supervisory staff and provide leadership as well as serve as an operational resource expert.

Essential Functions of Warehouse Manager:Manage warehouse according to budget.Responsible for accurate receipt and warehousing of product.Ensure product is properly entered into the inventory system and slotted efficiently.Proactive communication to internal contacts regarding warehouse processes which impact customers and transportation. Maximize warehouse space and ensure efficient product slotting. Establish and implement operational polices and procedures including but not limited to production, receiving, routing, inventory, and transportation as it relates to the warehouse.Monitors warehouse expenses and recommends more efficient methods to reduce the overall cost of operations. Responsible for maintaining high standards related to the physical condition of warehouse and equipment. Implements new processes to increase efficiencies while reducing costs.Responsible for the development and training Warehouse Supervisors.Ensures warehouse is in compliance with all state and federal laws. (i.e. OSHA) Ensures warehouse associate training is occurring timely. Trouble shoots systems issues, which effect timely delivery and/or receiving of product.Plans when necessary for daily and weekly production activities. Ensure all company sponsored safety programs are administered correctly according to best practice Recruit key warehouse staff according to business needs Proactively improve labor relations.Other duties and special projects as requested.Must maintain good attendance.Maintain safe work practices. Physical condition of warehouse and equipment.Implements new processes to increase efficiencies while reducing costs.Responsible for the development and training Warehouse Supervisors. Ensures warehouse is in compliance with all state and federal laws. (i.e. OSHA)Ensures warehouse associate training is occurring timely. Trouble shoots systems issues, which effect timely delivery and/or receiving of product. Plans when necessary for daily and weekly production activities. Ensure all company sponsored safety programs are administered correctly according to best practice Recruit key warehouse staff according to business needs Proactively improve labor relations. Other duties and special projects as requested.Must maintain good attendance.Maintain safe work practices. REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements of Warehouse Manager:High School Diploma or equivalentA minimum of five (5) years previous warehouse / logistics management experience.A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.Proficiency with MS Office required.