Warehouse Manager

Description

Job Summary:

Reports to the Plant Manager. The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the daily workflow for all areas of the Warehouse and Finished Goods, organizes, plans, & determines department priorities in conjunction with the production schedule to ensure production goals are met. Inspects and maintains warehouse equipment and work areas to eliminate safety hazards. Ensures personnel comply with company policies, practices, and procedures. Maintain discipline, morale, and personnel relations. Conducts training, interviews screened applicants, makes recommendations for hiring, termination, transfer & promotion of warehouse personnel. Performs and coordinates administrative functions, manages, and conducts inventory of materials. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and manages cohesive workflow process and process improvements
• Supervise the warehouse, finished goods, material staging and receiving areas
• Develop, maintain, and manage the budget requirements of the department, including:
• Labor, materials, and work hours 
• Provide regular status updates to senior management
• Leads by example by working hard and having positive interactions with other departments 
• Refine, communicate, and manage to the department policies and procedures
• Develop programs and procedures to comply with OSHA safety regulations 
• Hire, maintain, and refine the Warehouse and FG staff based on production requirements 
• Conduct candidate interviews, maintain a productive staff and report staffing needs to Senior Management
• Analyzes data to measure and improve workflow management in order to meet metrics (Daily, weekly, monthly, and annually)
• Conduct formal and hands-on training for all aspects of the warehouse and finished goods departments.
• Maintain records, files, and data of all department operations
• Handles routine correspondence between departments 
• Assist in the development of cross functional teams or individuals capable of performing multiple job functions across departments according to GSP standards for quality and output
• Review production schedules, communicate with the Production Manager and other departments and assign Material. 
• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse and FG environment.
• Participate in the development of processes and procedures designed to enhance efficiency, throughput
• In charge of Inventory Management & Control
• All other duties as requested, including supporting other departments 

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in related field 
• Minimum 3+ years of management experience
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of Fulfillment systems, techniques, and principles, preferred
• Previous experience in Department budgeting and management 
• Proficient in working on Computers and MS

Qualifications, Skills Abilities and Competencies:

• Thrives in a dynamic work environment with rapidly changing priorities
• Motivated by excellence and is results driven
• Must possess proficient skills in managing:
• Priorities
• Time 
• People
• Self-motivating and self-managing 
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict and create a positive work culture
• Excellent data analysis and management skills
• Ability to work weekends
• Manage large workloads, and maintain high quality and accuracy of work
• Meet deadlines and mitigate disruptions to work flow 
• Forklift certification is preferred
• Proficient in working on Computers and MS 

Physical demands:

• PC/Keyboard: Working on computers, using keyboards and viewing screens
• Standing: Standing for entire assigned shift 
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (Includes upward pulling) of up to 50 lbs
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder 
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Feeling: Ability to identify texture of material such as if lamination has been applied and being able to distinguish different gauges of material thickness 
• Talking: Verbal communication including giving instruction and exchanging information with necessary detail and delivery 
• Hearing: Communication including listening to people convey instructions or conversation, and distinguishing noises from machines and within the plant