Warehouse Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing all warehouse activities including receiving, warehousing, and shipping of products in a manner consistent with Company service and cost objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Shipping/Receiving
o Manage, coordinate, and assist with the unloading of inbound shipments, placement in preferred bins, orderly stacking of product, to ensure visibility of product labels and identification of product for picking and inventory management.
o Oversee and participate in the picking and staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest possible levels of productivity. Verify required inbound/outbound paperwork on purchase orders and customer orders, ensuring that all product is properly identified and counted.
o Prepare and process returns to vendors and receive against purchase orders upon receipt of replacement product.
o Oversee and manage logistics utilized to transport products to customers, facilities, and the communication between transport services to ensure efficient deliveries.
o Delegate logistics research to Logistics Specialist
• Inventory
o Operate/facilitate quarterly physical inventory. Assure the integrity of the inventory. Notify, prepare, and train staff to ensure quality of count.
o Maintain product locator system. Ensure the optimal utilization of space through warehouse consolidation. Rotate product as appropriate and assist with stock rotations.
o Manage inventory controls, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping, and customer service
o Maintain and/or develop action plans for productivity and loss prevention
• Labor Management
o Direct the operations of the warehouse staff to achieve prescribed objectives and goals. Manage the performance evaluation system for all warehouse employees, including recommending wage increases, discipline, and terminations. Ensure all documentation is updated in a timely manner.
o Interact with Operations, Purchasing, Inside and Outside Sales, Human Resources, Accounting, Customers, and employees. Act as a liaison between employees and top management.
o Train and manage a warehouse team to solve daily operational issues
o Reach short- and long-term goals
o Assists in the acquisition of new talent
• Quality
o Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
o Review feedback, monitor work processes, and ensure quality of services provided and customer service standards are met
• Scheduling
o Establish work schedules to maintain sufficient staffing within the department. Ensure that the schedules are correctly implemented and that the jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly.
• Safety, Sanitation, Security
o Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standard practices and procedures. Conduct and complying operations in accordance with OSHA, and MSDS Standards.
o Act as local trainer for new employees and recertification of employees for material handling equipment operations safety
• Equipment
o Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment, radio frequency equipment, and computers.
o Inspect equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance as needed
• Comply with all policies and procedures as outlined in the company handbook.

Non-essential Job Functions

• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Performs other allied duties as assigned by the COO.