Warehouse Foreman

Warehouse ForemanSummary: The Warehouse Foreman is responsible for overseeing all aspects of material movement within the warehouse, including incoming receipts, transfers within the warehouse, and the issuance of parts out of the warehouse.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Oversee and assist with the incoming material receipts and put awaysOversee and assist in shipping UPS shipments, as well as supplying Traffic and Quality Asssurance (QA) with outgoing product support material and ship loose materialOversee and assist in pulling orders for productionOperate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, turrets, and pickers, as neededManage transfers between warehouses, including physical movement and necessary computer transactionsReplenish stock in warehouse and production as neededTravel between local warehouses to complete warehouse functions as neededProvide solutions to improve work efficiencyKeep the warehouse and work environment clean and organized, including satellite locations, the backlot, and tentsAssist with cycle counting and accompanying researchUnderstand and process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)Handle warehouse transactions for damaged or returned items, ensuring accurate documentationRun shortage reports and ensure the quick fulfillment of incoming receiptsUnderstand ISO processes and modify or write procedures as necessaryWork under the Warehouse Manager on continuous improvement projectsMentor and develop staff to enhance team performance and productivityResolve conflicts involving individuals with differing opinionsMaintain a safety-first mentality in all job-related aspectsHave a strong understanding of material flow, both physically and within an ERP systemOther duties as requiredQualifications: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 essential functions.Education/Experience: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or an equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum of 3 years of related experience working in a production planning and/or warehouse environment At least 3 years of experience using an ERP system to track material movement Basic computer knowledge, including proficiency in email and Microsoft Office At least 1 year of experience operating forklifts and/or electrically powered devices Proven leadership experience in managing teams within a production or warehouse settingCertificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/ALanguage Skills: Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to speak effectively with employees of the organization Must possess good customer relations skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members and management Must be able to communicate in a way that resolves conflict and not escalates situationsMathematical Skills: N/APhysical Requirements: 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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, reach with hands and arms; stoop and bend. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an office environment with exposure to the shop and warehouse environment as well.Nearest Major Market: Washington DC