Warehouse Manager Cottondale, AL, United States Posted on 08/03/2023

Job Summary :

Reporting to the VP, Supply Chain and Warehousing and working closely with the Spoke Plant Manager, the Warehouse Manager will oversee and coordinate daily warehouse activities such as shipping, receiving and storing goods, managing inventory levels, ensuring the efficient delivery of goods, supervising staff, and securing the warehouse.

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Duties & Responsibilities :

• Establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of material, and keeping warehouse inventory accurate.
• Reviews shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods to meet established shipping and receiving schedules.
• Review / audit all in-bound shipments, for accuracy.
• Maintain employee work schedules including timecard approval, work assignments, job rotation, training, vacations and paid time off.
• Staff management to include planning and assigning schedules and duties to meet workload requirements, evaluating performance and drafting performance evaluations, monitoring and approving employee work time, training and developing staff, and disciplining staff per company policy.
• Ensure that all product entering or exiting the facility meets customer and product requirements.
• Ensure all safety and housekeeping standards are always met and adhered to.
• Troubleshoot / problem solve issues that arise during assigned shift and work cross-functionally to correct and solve.
• Review and evaluate the performance of the shipping & Receiving office; handle distribution, and storage of all freight, product, and supplies that come in and out.
• Ensure all production orders are shipped in a timely manner in adherence to delivery schedules.
• Communicate all delays or variances in inbound / outbound freight to the appropriate parties.
• Maintain strict control over inventory levels in order to meet internal and external audits.
• Plan warehouse layout and space requirements in order to prevent loss or damage, and to achieve full warehouse optimization.
• Consider full implications of freight turnover, size, weight, and other factors when allocating warehouse space.
• Enforce corporate policies regarding security and safety in order to maintain a safe working environment.
• Participate in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities.
• Coach, mentor and develop staff, including preparing and conducting employees and shift managers performance appraisal.
• Maintain appropriate and complete documentation regarding regulated products and / or hazardous materials.
• Manage a team of warehouse employees, including hiring, delegation, training, disciplinary actions, and termination.
• Conduct periodic spot-checks of inventory levels, supplies, or equipment.
• Assess the need for arranging, moving equipment to perform the job safely.
• Identify discrepancies between inventory records and report immediately.
• Investigate causes of lost or damaged shipments and other matters where necessary.
• Monitor performance metrics for shipping and receiving.
• Report Safety & Quality problems immediately.
• Review forklift logs and address issues as appropriate, per OSHA standards.
• Review Warehouse budget monthly and make sure to adhere to it.
• Manage all warehouse expenses and be able to review and share monthly.
• Manage and review AOP monthly.

Job Qualifications :

• High school diploma, with experience in manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, supply chain management, inventory control, or materials management.
• 5+ years of direct work experience in a warehouse management function, inventory control and supply chain management position.
• Experience implementing and creating a world-class warehouse environment.
• Direct working knowledge of operations, warehouse management, and transportation management.
• Direct knowledge of WHMIS and other safety systems.
• Experience with radio frequency ID systems (RFID), bar code systems, and electronic data interchange (EDI) may be required.
• Strong knowledge of various systems, as well as Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse documentation, with good writing skills.
• Ability to interpret and act upon complex instructions.
• Solid project management skills are essential.
• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive team.
• Strong quantitative and critical thinking skills.
• Strong leadership skills and excellent teambuilding abilities.
• Problem Solver, Act with Grit.
• Persuasive, motivational, and persistent.
• Excellent planning and resource allocation skills.

Core Competencies :

• A hands-on contributor with a desire to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
• Ability to deal with sensitive topics in a tactful, diplomatic, and professional manner always.
• High-level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Proactive self-starter with an 'owner's mindset'.
• Consistently delivers quality work on time, with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and creative problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional oral communication, writing and editing skills.
• Motivated, methodical, and optimistic.

Working Conditions :

• Exposure to extreme loud noises.
• Exposure to extreme hot / cold environment.
• Occasionally reaching / pulling / bending / climbing stairs / stooping / kneeling.
• Occasionally lifting >

50 pounds.

• Must follow Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Must wear company provided PPE.

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