Warehouse Manager - Peculiar, MO

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW: Must have experience with inventory management, Forklift training, and the ability to navigate the roadways while pulling trailer. 

Directs the operations of the logistics facility and distribution center. Leads and directs strategic planning for logistics, materials/distribution management and service delivery. Responsible fiscal controls, real time financial reporting and defining departmental strategies for appropriate inventory levels. Builds and maintains relationships with customers to identify opportunities for new services/ products. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops methods and procedures for managing material orders to support customer demands and implementing cost controls to minimizing cost impact to Betacom.
• Manage all material orders to include working with construction managers to determine upcoming material needs. Establish and maintain adequate material stock levels, follows company purchasing and receiving processes.
• Develop necessary procedures and ensure that used/failed components are returned to appropriate parties in accordance with project specific service level agreements.
• Ensure Betacom is in compliance with laws and regulations and that all the health and safety requirements are met (e.g., OSHA, fire inspections, hazardous materials, forklifts, loading docks, material storage).
• Maintain receiving, warehousing and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program operational and personnel policies and procedures.
• Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing/continuing/monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Manage and track company assets by updating and ensuring the accuracy of information in company databases.
• Manage test equipment maintenance schedule and ensure that all test equipment maintenance and calibration is up to date.
• Manage vehicle maintenance schedule and ensure that vehicle maintenance is performed as scheduled. Responsible for conducting periodic vehicle inventory.
• Manage, train, and develop assigned staff. Motivate, organize, and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity.
• Participate in personnel development at all levels through talent acquisition, performance management, providing opportunity for high performers, education, communication, expectation setting.

OTHER DUTIES: 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to perform financial calculations, create and manage budgets.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Proficient with computer-based management systems for inventory control, shipping operations, and fulfillment services.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English)
• Proven ability to think independently and handle multiple projects through completion.
• Record of successfully serving as an internal business partner to senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff.
• Demonstrated independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, and professional demeanor.
• Able to make effective presentations to diverse groups.
• Ability to lift over 70 pounds.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable state and local government laws.

• Manages employee performance including recruiting, retention, and termination. Facilitates employee performance reviews and manages periodic employee merit increases. 
• Responsible for ensuring all company, and OSHA, safety practices are followed.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. 
• Promotes a positive work environment and addresses employee concerns.
• Responsible for employee training, mentoring, coaching, and creating employee development plans. Manages employee rewards and recognition.
• Promotes and maintains quality control and safety in accordance with guidelines.
• Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for employee performance documentation in accordance with company policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 7 – 10 years of experience in Warehouse management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• License (a must) and reliable transportation to and from work.
• Clean Driving Record & Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from work
• Class A or B CDL license (preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk much of the time. The employee is also occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.