Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager

Warehouse manager responsibilities/essential functions include: plan and coordinate daily activities, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping. Ensure adherence to inventory control procedures, including cycle counts, stock reconciliation, and addressing discrepancies. Oversee the accurate receipt, storage, and retrieval of goods, ensuring proper identification, labeling, and organization. Coordinate with suppliers and carriers on scheduled deliveries, resolve shipment discrepancies, and manage returns. Collaborate with other departments to ensure the timely flow of merchandise out to the sales floor, rental, or delivery. Identify areas for improvement to drive efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, reports, and documentation related to warehouse activities, including inventory levels, shipping manifests, and safety inspections. Recruit, train, supervise, and motivate warehouse staff, ensuring high levels of productivity and performance. Set clear performance expectations, conduct performance evaluations, and handle disciplinary actions when necessary. Provide ongoing coaching and development opportunities to enhance team members' skills and knowledge. Foster a positive work environment, promoting teamwork, open communication, and collaboration. Assist in keeping work area and store clean and organized. Enforce safety protocols to protect employees, customers, and warehouse equipment.

Education and work experience required: high school diploma or equivalent qualification. Min. of 5 years of management experience; preferably in warehouse environment. Previous experience with construction tools and equipment preferred.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities in-depth knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and logistics processes. Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage a team. Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment. Excellent problem-solving skills and a customer-focused approach. Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Proficient computer skills for accessing inventory management software systems. Knowledge of safety procedures and best practices related to warehousing.

Physical capabilities required: must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time. Physical stamina for loading/unloading equipment. Flexibility and agility to bend, stoop, and reach. Must have a sufficient visual acuity to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work.