Director of Warehouse Operations

Solve Industrial Motion Group strives to be the trusted source for engineered bearings and power transmission solutions. Supported by a diverse range of products within Solve’s brand portfolio and our unmatched technical expertise, we have over 100,000 ready-to-ship components. At Solve we innovate with ambition, offering custom solutions in a wide range of applications. We obsess over our customers, leveraging our nationwide network for industry leading product availability, and best-in-class customer service. Our engaged team leads with integrity, and unites with purpose, driving toward innovation and continuous improvement every day. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the VP and GM, the Director of Warehouse Operations, will be responsible for overseeing all distribution and assembly operations in the Distribution Center. This position will manage a wide range of warehouse operation responsibilities, such as: safety, quality, receiving, inventory and on-time and accurate shipping. The Director of Warehouse Operations will utilize their strong communication skills to develop, train and motivate their team to operate as a high-performing operation, to ensure organization metrics and KPI’s are being met. The ideal candidate will be motivated to lead with a continuous improvement mindset, while promoting and fostering a Lean operating environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Hire, lead and develop the Warehouse Supervisors and team to plan and manage the day-to-day operations for shipping, receiving, inventory management, order-picking and assembly Establish and assure a safe work environment by maintaining compliance with company policies concerning health and safety, within and according to the Solve ISO9001:2015 QMS, as well as OSHA standards and maintain a site-wide 5S program, MHE maintenance and repair program, and site indirect procurement program of warehouse supplies and equipment Foster a lean culture by monitoring key performance indicators, such as productivity, external accuracy, and same-day-ship percentage against goal, and driving continuous improvement projects for opportunities to improve these metrics Review and manage cost productivity and overtime, with a focus on efficient labor and operational costs per unit shipped in tandem with managing expenses to achieve monthly and annual budgets in accordance with forecast Ensure accuracy of physical inventory via the execution of Standard Operating Procedures, by initiating and managing cycle and bin count audits as scheduled Work in conjunction with the Solve Engineering team to manage internal rework and specialized assembly processes for key OEM customers Lead daily and weekly huddles/meetings with warehouse staff to identify and mitigate any concerns, lead gemba walks, and communicate any corresponding messages or relevant changes from other departments or company leadership

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent) 8+ years of overall warehouse/distribution center or manufacturing management experience 3+ years of experience using a WMS to execute warehouse operations 3+ years of experience using Robotic ASRS system for inventory storage and management High proficiency in Excel, Power BI, (and/or sql) Experience managing multi-shift work schedules and optimizing labor and productivity across shifts Thorough understanding of P&L statements and OPEX costing structures Continuous improvement experience; knowledge of Lean manufacturing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience having worked in a high-volume, fast-paced production and distribution environment Six Sigma Certification Experience operating in an ISO9001:2015 Certified QMS facility Experience working in a bearings and power transmission industry

OUR EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION :

Market competitive benefits package, including company-sponsored health coverage, life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave and paid time off Work in a collaborative environment with passionate and innovative teammates Solve is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offence or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Solve IMG