Warehouse Branch Manager

A well-established Distribution Company located in Kent, WA is looking to hire a Warehouse Branch Manager. Would you like to join a stable and growing company where there is potential for career growth? If so, please read on!

This Warehouse Branch Manager position earns a competitive starting wage, and we also offer great benefits and perks, such as 10 paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), a 401(k) option, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), life insurance, a down-to-earth casual environment, and a positive team-oriented culture. Full time employees also have access to medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WAREHOUSE BRANCH MANAGER
A Branch Manager will handle the daily operations of our warehouse and distribution center. A Branch Manager should maintain high levels of accuracy in day-to-day operations, lead and develop the warehouse team as well as provide impeccable customer service to our customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Control and manage inventory with an accuracy level of 99%
• Enforce all company rules, regulations, policies and procedures with assistance from Human Resources
• Ensure orders arrive on-time to appropriate destinations with correct quantities
• Implement continuous improvement plan projects and process improvements
• Implement cost reduction measures and continuous improvement projects
• Implement measures of warehouse improvement and development of warehouse team
• Maintain strong customer relationships
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements.
• Manage all warehouse operations and ensure a high degree of detail and focus on every job
• Manage teambuilding and motivation of warehouse team with assistance from Human Resources
• Manage the warehouse in its entirety by ensuring receipt, coordination and safety of goods coming through the warehouse, and scheduling and assignment of team members
• Manage warehouse team and oversee daily operations
• Management and development of warehouse team by selecting, orientating and training employees with the assistance from Human Resources
• Management of warehouse team by appraisals, coaching, counseling, mentoring, monitoring and disciplining with assistance from Human Resources
• Perform general inspection of all equipment utilized in the warehouse

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:

• Experience with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel & Word
• Experience with Microsoft Teams
• Experience with Epicor
• Experience with WMS and Customer TMS transportation portals
• Ability to drive change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to delegate responsibility and authority to maximize use of employees' skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external customers, managers and employees
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports
• Ability to organize resources and establish priorities
• Ability to operate powered industrial lift trucks
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Interact well with employees at all levels within the organization and be able to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Must be self-directed and possess a high level of personal organization and drive
• Possess customer-focused attitude
• Possess excellent problem-solving skills
• Possess excellent communication skills including verbal, written and interpersonal
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy while meeting deadlines
• Willingness and ability to be flexible and adapt to changing job requirements
• Working knowledge of all warehouse processes, policies and procedures with ability to perform
• Experience with ISO 9001
• LTL/TL and small parcel shipping
• Safety Program Management and leading/facilitating meetings
• Experience with VMI
• Management of remote staff (site coordinators)
• P&L responsibilities and management
• Manage direct local warehouse staff

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A WAREHOUSE BRANCH MANAGER

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in warehouse operations or distribution management
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree
• Preferred: Lean or Six Sigma experience
• Must be willing to drive company truck when needed

WORK SCHEDULE & SALARY
This position requires working a 1st shift Monday – Friday, salary range is $82,000 to $92,000 per year.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this role, please fill out our initial mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!