Manager Warehouse

Why Join Our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen's success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates. Benefits at Vallen - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage - 401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only) - Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents - Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws) - Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80-160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40-56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire. - Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays - Employee Assistance Program - Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building - Tuition Reimbursement Program - Employee Referral Program - Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position) - Employee discounts through BenefitHub - Advancement opportunities - Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws - We accept applications on an ongoing basis Position Summary: Vallen's Warehouse/Distribution Center Manager is a staff management position responsible for managing warehouse staff responsible for receiving, unloading, inspecting, picking, packing, and/or shipping goods. They! monitor associate productivity, inventory management, as well as packing and shipping accuracy to ensure quality customer service to all Vallen customers. They also ensure all areas of assigned warehouse operations comply with internal and external safety standards or regulations. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Staff management duties include, but are not limited to: interviewing, selecting, hiring, coaching, counseling, training, delegating work assignments and disciplining associates while enforcing company policies, procedures, and productivity standards. - Sets goals and daily productivity expectations while maintaining a positive and collaborative culture built on employee respect; ensures team resources are used effectively and both productivity and profitability targets are achieved. - Supports sales growth through excellent customer service and providing supply chain so! lutions; encourages and promotes a high level of customer service with accurate and on-time deliveries. - Collaborates and coordinates activities with purchasing to ensure availability of merchandise. - Directs reclamation of damaged merchandise; may coordinate transportation schedules. - Oversees associate cross-training initiatives; collaborates with the training department for new training initiatives. - Participates in on-going process improvement initiatives; monitors the effectiveness of handling procedures and space utilization and make recommendations for improvements; may lead automation and new technology projects. - Tracks and performs to Vallen's standardized operating metrics (KOLPI's -- Key Operating Logistics Performance Indicators: Warehouse Respons