Warehouse Manager

Purpose of the Job The Manager, Warehouse is responsible for all inventory movement in the Distributorship's warehouse, including loading and unloading trucks, supervising 2-3 Warehouse Workers, ordering and handling bi-products and Econos, and processing cores. Job Components Must be able to perform all warehouse jobs including: Receiving, Putaway, Picking, Replenishment, Packing, Palletizing, and Shipping. Responsibilities Directs Warehouse Workers. Participates and engages team in the practice of continuous process improvement. Responsible for implementation of applicable standard operating procedures and accountable for ensuring performance standards are met/exceeded. Manages inventory quality, accuracy, and asset protection. Develops stock location and order picking strategies to optimize workflow, space utilization, and labor productivity. Ensures that operations warehouse processes are conducted safely and within the law and applicable compliance standards. Processes inbound receiving of containers or full truck, truck pallet shipments, and small parcel shipments. Prepares and distributes operational reports. Operates forklift and trains Warehouse Workers in safe and efficient use of same. Follows/fulfills all driver program requirements as specified by the manager. Qualifications Minimum 1 year warehouse management experience including inventory control procedures and inventory/accounting relationships. 3 years of general warehouse operations experience. Superior leadership, management, motivation and teamwork skills. Strong written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Strong organization and time management skills and ability to work under pressure. Working knowledge of carrier operations, shipment routing, and distribution methods. Understanding of state, federal and interstate commerce regulations. Working knowledge of computers or ability to learn applicable systems. Strong training and coaching skills. Keen understanding of hazardous shipping laws and requirements. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or forklift. Must have a clean driver’s record and meet driver qualifications requirements. Scope and Work Environment Manages two or more team members. Operates with integrity and demonstrates a positive attitude. Regularly required to use hands to grasp or handle, talk and hear, stand and walk. Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 lbs without assistance and occasionally up to 75 lbs. Exposed to battery warehouse conditions such as moving equipment mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals. Exposed to the hazards of the road when operating or riding in a vehicle. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required. Equal Employment Opportunity Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr