Warehouse Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description:

This position is responsible for maintenance and routine operations of assigned warehouse(s) by receiving, storing, staging and delivering items; securing warehouse; supervising staff.

Responsibilities:

• Works closely with all warehouse staff on the floor to ensure operational needs are met.
• Assists in the selection, orientation, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and communicating the job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job performance; recommending actions; adhering to policies and procedures.
• Operates forklift and other applicable equipment when needed to ensure all materials unloaded and any outbound loads are staged and ready for pick.
• Meets warehouse operational standards by contributing warehouse information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying warehouse system improvements.
• Moves inventory by scheduling materials to be transferred to and from warehouse; coordinating inventory transfers with Customer Service related departments.
• Communicates with Operations Manager for dissemination of information/ reports, addressing complaints and works in conjunction with related departments as needed.
• Organizes floor space; adhering to storage design principles; recommending improvements.
• Tracks inventory by conducting monthly physical counts; reconciling variances; inputting data in collaboration with the Operations Inventory Team. Also performs cycle inventories as requested by Commercial Department
• Manages facility maintenance.
• Manages vendors and suppliers of services including but not limited to equipment rental and maintenance, utilities, facilities maintenance, supplies and consumables.
• Secures warehouse by locking doors, activating alarms; testing systems and reporting as appropriate.
• Assists in the equipment maintenance by enforcing operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; requiring preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of equipment. Ensure employees are working safely and wearing proper PPE at all times.
• Other duties or projects as needed/assigned.

Position requirements ? experience, education and skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three to five years of inventory/warehouse coordination in a transloading warehouse setting, and supervisory experience
• Experience handling metals, plywood/forest products, supersacks, coils, steel structures, solar panels, and other general cargo
• Experience operating industrial lift trucks up to 36K pound capacity and various cargo handling attachments and implements
• Working knowledge of vessel schedules and workload planning necessary to manage container free time, demurrage and per diem
• The ability to follow and provide instructions with emphasis on safety
• Demonstrated experience training employees, delegating work, labor planning and monitoring/addressing performance
• Critical thinking, with the ability to see ?big picture?
• Strong work ethic, with a proven track record of dependability
• Solid decision-making, with the ability to support and execute
• Ability to manage conflict
• Capable of effectively leading and motivating a team and set positive examples
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to handle tight scheduling, fast-paced, high-volume levels of activity
• Must be able to prioritize, shift priorities and multi-task as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, with the aptitude to quickly learn other systems/software
• Ability to read and write fluently, count accurately and perform basic math equations
• Flexibility and willingness to work weekends, overtime and second shift, when required

Physical Requirements

• Capable of sitting, standing and walking for extended periods
• Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis
• Ability to safely and effectively operate a forklift
• Must be able to use proper lifting technique to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions

Preferred:

Bi-Lingual English/Spanish