Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager

Thruway Fasteners, Inc. is one of the leading distributors of industrial products, supplying hundreds of original equipment manufacturers in 40 states and 28 countries. We help customers increase efficiency, drive growth, and rapidly respond to unique business challenges and opportunities. Thruway utilizes custom technology applications and vast industry specific knowledge to develop unique and flexible product management solutions. Headquartered in North Tonawanda, NY, Thruway has six branch locations across New York, Pennsylvania and Georgia.

Position Summary

This role acts as the "captain" of Thruways warehousing facilities to ensure Thruway's warehouse operates efficiently. Overall responsibilities for warehouse performance including but not limited to; people, process, product, physically receive, pick, pack, kit, ship and ensure cycle-count is on schedule. Warehouse Manager will facilitate continuous improvement and personal growth while supporting branch personnel alignment with all company core values, mission, and vision. Safe operation of all equipment is the top priority of this position. The Warehouse Manager will follow all customer and Thruway Inc. safety requirements, defaulting to the more stringent requirements. Safely operate Thruway vehicles and maintain a clean driving record. Solve problems, offer guidance and know when to share information with Sales, Management and other Thruway staff as needed to ensure customer satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Managing and prioritizing all regular orders on an ongoing basis while reallocating resources to meet all "High Priority" orders.
• Coordinate all incoming and outgoing shipments and have a close working relationship with all freight carriers.
• Ensure receiving, pulling, packing, kitting (internal) and shipping is completed on a daily basis.
• Leads by example in the safe operation of all equipment and monitors/stops any unsafe practice or report any unsafe condition to the General Manager.
• Communicate with all branch personnel including corporate departments (IT, Acct., SCM, Sourcing, Quality) and collaborate with customer teams to solve specific challenges and leverage growth opportunities.
• Manage workflow to assist staff in balancing priorities, providing backup support if needed and ensuring that all work is accomplished with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Through communication, decisions and behavior by example, create a culture that works together to exceed customers' expectations and places Thruway as "Trusted Advisors"
• Promote an environment of empowerment, respect, and trust while holding team members accountable for their actions.
• Ensure staff have performance reviews with documented goals and objectives. Provide informal feedback on a regular basis
• On a daily basis ensure that the building interior and exterior is inspected for safety and cleanliness.
• Participate in the recruiting and interviewing process of new employees.
• Trains all Warehouse personnel in their job description/expectations
• Coordinate all preventative maintenance and upkeep of all warehouse equipment and Thruway owned delivery vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of all KEY, TARGET and KEY SUB Customer specific requirements and parts
• Strong knowledge of all branch Vendor Managed Inventory
• Monitoring and maintaining branch adherence to policies and procedures to the standards outlined in the Quality Manual, Employee handbook, etc.
• Ensures 5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) principals within all work areas and external branch grounds to enhance cleanliness and organization in all areas.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum associate's degree and five years of Warehouse Management experience
• This Individual must possess a positive attitude and excellent communication skills that will allow for constant interaction with a cross section of Thruway staff and functions from various departments.
• Demonstrated competency of hiring, developing and evaluating employees to achieve corporate objective
• Excellent Judgment and quick decision-making ability.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Self-motivated, manages time effectively, and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• Strong leadership, motivation and managerial skills.
• Strong knowledge of logistics.
• Demonstrated success managing inventory
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills.
• Able to implement branch and company improvement initiatives.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Competent with ERP systems (SalesPad, Starship, JLan, Intranet, PQS, & C-Pro)
• Safely operate forklift and pallet jacks
• Maintain professional demeanor and appearance at all times

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• Regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Regularly move or lift objects up to 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Location: Duluth, GA

Thruway Fasteners, Inc. offers a competitive and comprehensive benefit program with an employer contribution for eligible employees:

• Medical plan options including a Co-Pay plan and High-Deductible Healthcare plans
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage for dependents up to age 19)
• Vision plan with choice Davis or VSP networks
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D and State Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary critical illness, accident insurance, theft & legal services, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Referral Program

Thruway Fasteners, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The chosen candidate must successfully pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.