Manager, Warehouse Operations

Job Description Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Warehouse Operations Manager to join our Warehouse Operations team based in Grand Prairie, TX. Your duties will consist of planning, organizing and providing managerial direction to personnel performing receiving, stocking, picking, packing and shipping of materials. This includes planning, distribution of labor, inventory control, production control training, problem resolution, exporting functions and customer service. Also, will assist and lead practical problem solving, issue resolution, continuous improvement activities and processes management to provide operational excellence and being resolution to operational and procedural concerns. From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen. A suburb just outside the Dallas‑Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games. Benefits Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program. Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high‑deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages. Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Daily Activities (40%) Ensure that all warehousing and distribution functions in Texas provide a best‑in‑class service to internal and external customers. Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, FAA, ATF, Environmental, Customs, and all other regulations. Monitor and report on performance metrics to senior leaders to ensure the accomplishment of company goals and activities supporting our customers. Develop and manage department budgets to minimize expenses and optimize cost savings concepts. Coordinate and track operational expense. Compile and prepare budget analysis and report results. Recommend to management plans of action regarding the proper handling of materials with specific handling requirements, i.e. explosives, hazardous materials, shelf‑life items, etc. Ensure that accurate shipments are completed within established priority standards to meet customer expectations and requirements. Ensure productivity and accountability from assigned warehouse staff. Lead problem resolution efforts and recommend plans of actions to prevent them from happening again. Delegate standard daily scheduling and monitoring tasks to Leads. Personnel Management (20%) Monitor individual and team performance to ensure maximum efficiencies are met and individual performance is measured fairly and the same across functions. Encourage the engagement of the team members and teams. Recognize good performance, correct performance concerns. Train and develop department staff inclusive of completion and proper execution of work procedures to ensure coverage is available when needed. Direct the development of personnel within the organization. Develop onboarding and ongoing training plans to ensure staff is adequately trained to perform the required tasks as well as ensuring individuals are developed and grow within the organization. Forecast manpower and equipment required to meet business needs. Ensure after‑hours and weekend support is available to respond to AOG and other critical requirements. Conduct periodic performance evaluations; make recommendations for promotion, salary changes, transfers, hiring and corrective actions to include terminations. Ensure all employees follow workplace safety requirements and address any workplace safety issues or concerns. Interdepartmental Coordination (20%) Coordinate with internal and external organizations to ensure best‑in‑class support of internal and external customers. Support US Customs and Foreign Trade Zone teams ensuring all transactions are closed or reconciled daily in accordance with company policy and US Import Regulations. Continuous Improvement (20%) Lead process improvement projects to support the warehouse excellence roadmap. Develop, implement, and improve processes and procedures that ensure accurate and effective operations. Design, develop and implement new material handling concepts to increase efficiency and optimize our current operations. Education Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Preferred: Degree or certification in Supply Chain related field Experience Required: Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in distribution, inventory control or related function Required: Minimum of three (3) years of experience leading and developing teams Preferred: Five years of leadership experience Preferred: Prior SAP or similar ERP/WM Licensure/Certifications Required: Must have, or be willing to obtain, certification in shipping hazardous materials, both IATA and DOT Preferred: Any warehousing, distribution, or planning related certifications Travel Required 0% Domestic and International Citizenship US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license) Clearance None Physical Requirements Onsite or remote: 100% Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. Daily Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Daily Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Not Expected Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site Administrative position only PPE required: Steel‑toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor. Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Take your career to a new level and apply online now! 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