Warehouse Manager

Job Title:Warehouse ManagerReports To:Branch ManagerLocation:BranchPay Range:$47,245.38 to $70,000SummaryThe Warehouse Manager will increase company profitability and customer satisfaction by overseeing warehouse operations in a safe, secure, efficient and cost-effective manner that complies with company policy and OSHA, DOT and other applicable regulations.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupervise and schedule maintenance of company delivery vehicles; maintain a preventive maintenance programEnsure that merchandise is received and stored in an efficient and economical manner, and maintain required records in conformance with company policySupervise the proper routing, loading and preparing orders for shipment and delivery in accordance with customer instructionsSupervise the proper handling of inter-company transfers of inventoryPlan and schedule all inventory activities including cycle counting, inventory transactions, auditing and reportingReview and fill back orders; maintain back-order fileReview, monitor and maintain required documents for safety, security and quality processesMaintain the security of warehouse and grounds to reduce shrinkageOperate within budget and meet delivery timesVerify that forklift/truck operators are within regulatory complianceResolve any delivery complaint issues quickly and effectivelyManage supervisory positionsRecognize issues, problems, or opportunities; seeks alternative ways to define problems; is not constrained by thoughts or approaches of others and determines action needed. Evaluates options by considering consequences and initiates the actions within a reasonable timeGenerates alternatives and leverages resources. Draws upon multiple sources for ideas, creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomesCommits to action. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time; targets important areas for innovation, monitors results and makes adjustments as needed. Develops solutions that address meaningful work issues. Delegates and holds staff accountable effectivelyMakes complex ideas or situations clear, simple and understandable, explores different lines of thought; views situations from multiple perspectives. Recognizes patterns, sees discrepancies, missing pieces and trends, examines numerous potential solutions and evaluates each before accepting any alternativesCapable of performing inventory evaluations. Prioritize warehouse layout to maximize efficiency of operation, demonstrate product knowledge and applicationsShares appropriate responsibilities. Allocates decision-making authority and/or task responsibility appropriatelyProvides support without removing responsibility. Suggests resources and provides assistance or coaching as needed; expresses confidence in the individual. Trusts people to performStays informed. Establishes appropriate procedures to keep informed of issues and results in areas of shared responsibilityCommunicates timeframes, schedules and parameters - Builds due dates into assignments, effectively allocates time, and communicates the parameters of delegated responsibilitiesClarifies the current situation. Seeks, gives, and summarizes information; ensures that the situation/issue at hand is understoodDevelops ideas. Presents own ideas; seeks and develops suggestions of others; makes procedural suggestionsFacilitates agreement. Uses appropriate influence strategies (such as demonstrating benefits or giving rewards) to gain genuine agreement; persists by using different approaches as needed to gain commitmentSummarizes outcomes of discussions and establishes next steps if needed. Ensures that the situation/issue at hand is understoodEstablishes goals in line with company goals and values. Implements action plans with timelines with deliverables and measure resultsBuilds relationships. Learns the value of relationships and views building relationships as a critical success toolEstablishes and maintains training as required by managementClarifies the current situation. Clarifies expected behaviors, knowledge, and level of proficiency by seeking and giving information and checking for understandingUses key principles. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions (enhances self-esteem, empathizes, involves, discloses, supports).Collaboratively establishes development goals and plans. Works with individuals to identify areas for development, understand need for improvement, and jointly set specific development goalsCreates a learning environment. Secures resources required to support development efforts; ensures that opportunities for development are available; offers assistance to help individuals overcome obstacles to learningMonitors progress. Gives individuals specific feedback on their performance related to established goals; highlights key positive and negative performance issues; adjusts plans to ensure developmentLeads by example. Models the behaviors, knowledge and practices and demonstrating the characteristics that are expected of the individual who is being coachedOpens discussions effectively. Establishes a clear and compelling rationale for resolving the conflict. Not afraid to address conflict as it arises, in fact looks at conflict as an opportunityRemains open to all sides. Objectively views the conflict from all sidesSkilled at focused listening. Practices attentive and active listening. Accurately restates the opinions of others even when he/she disagreesUnderstands company processes and procedures. Knows when to apply a technical skill or procedure, understands technical terminology and developments, understands inventory management systems, cycle counts, inventory management, and costsPrioritizes. Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriateDetermines tasks and resources. Determines project or assignment requirements by breaking them down into tasks and identifying types of equipment, materials, and people neededSchedules. Allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own and others’ work; avoids scheduling conflicts; develops timelines and milestonesLeverages resources. Identifies and takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools)Stays focused. Understands the importance of time management in order to effectively use time and prevent irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completionAccountability. Holds self and others accountable for deadlines, assignments, etc.Communication. Keeps team up-to-date on progress, milestones, assignments, etc.Opens discussions effectively. Describes expectations, goals, requests, or future states in a way that provides clarity and excites interest. Shares thoughts, feelings, and rationale so that others understand personal positionsStays focused on resolution. Stays focused on resolving the conflict and avoids personal issues and attacksIdentifies safety issues and problems. Detects hazardous working conditions and safety problems: checks equipment and/or work area regularlyTakes corrective action. Reports or corrects unsafe working conditions; makes recommendations and/or improves safety and security procedures; enforces safety regulations and proceduresMonitors the corrective action. Monitors safety or security issues after taking corrective action and ensures continued complianceMaintains and ensures compliance with safety and security policies. Places higher priority on team or organization goals than on own goalsHolds regular safety meetings. Regularly schedule meetings to discuss safety issues. Discusses corrective actions taken with groupEstablishes and maintains training as required by management. Regularly schedules meetings to discuss safety issuesFollows procedures. Accurately and carefully follows established procedures for completing work tasksEnsures high-quality output. Oversees personal and team job processes, tasks, and work products to ensure freedom from errors, omissions, or defectsTakes action. Initiates action to correct quality problems and notifies others of quality issues as appropriateWillingness to learnAdhere to the rules and regulations as set forth in the Employee HandbookOther duties as assignedQualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDMinimum 1 year in similar position (4 years preferred). Product/applications experience preferred. Wholesale distribution experience preferred. Supervisory experience preferredPhysical DemandsMust be able to lift up to 75lbs. Must be able to stand on your feet up to 8 hours dailyFrequent stooping, squatting, stretching, bending and lifting are required to reach inventory itemsThe physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.Work EnvironmentTemperature of work area may be affected by outside temperatureAvailable BenefitsYou will be eligible to participate in the Company’s benefits program on first of the month after 45 days of employment. This includes medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and 401(k) Plan. The medical, dental, and vision plans are offered for employees and their families. #J-18808-Ljbffr