Manager Warehousing

Warehouse Manager

Vertiv in Anderson, SC is looking for a Warehouse Manager to manage warehouse operations to ensure that parts are received in, orders are picked, and completed orders are packaged, loaded, and dispatched safely, timely, and efficiently, and proper records are maintained. Functional areas of responsibility include all material and logistics functions required to manage warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipping and receiving activities across three warehouses.
• Manage warehouse operations in compliance with the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), 5S plus 1 (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize & Sustain; with overarching principle of Safety) and environmental initiatives. Ensure preparation of warehouse building and equipment maintenance schedules (e.g., lift equipment, lift batteries, scales) and that all needed upkeep or repairs are completed timely.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Manager to strategize and implement governance and control over IFS functionality within warehousing. This includes the development and installation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all transactional areas – receiving, issuing, warehouse transfers and shipping. Initiate corrective actions as needed to address process gaps to maintain inventory accuracy effectively.
• Manage inventory, including storage and labeling
• Perform and supervise inventory audits, cycle counts and coordinating the annual physical inventory to related warehouses. Initiate corrective action where process lapses exist, or where established procedures are not effectively maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate warehouse logistics activities including imports and exports where required.
• Staff, train, coach, and manage employees for assigned team, including scheduling work assignments & time off, developing & scheduling training to include required lift truck certifications, developing & setting operational performance standards and goals, completing & delivering performance appraisals, and interviewing for job vacancies.
• Support Lean Manufacturing
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Management or Logistics preferred
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• MS Office and ERP systems experience
• Ability to develop and coach a diverse teams
• 5-10 years of experience
• 5+ years leadership experience in shipping, receiving, and stockroom environment
• Knowledge of ISO and Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma
• Knowledge of IFS

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Light manufacturing
• Fork Lift operations desirable

Time Travel Required

• None