Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager

The Warehouse Manager schedules and coordinates daily warehouse activity. Oversees operations staff and schedules the order, flow, and priority of work. Oversees the security, layout, cleanliness, and maintenance of the warehouse facility and the material handling equipment used in the facility. Responsible for providing proactive and excellent customer service to assigned account(s), assisting with scheduling inbound and outbound shipments with Customer's Carrier's (including LTL and TL shipments) if applicable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, performance reviews and retention of employees
• Responsible for scheduling and overseeing work, considering priority, workload, customer requirements, and accepted productivity standards.
• Works with different teams to have been received for all incoming and outgoing shipments
• Assure that documentation is prepared and available for all warehouse activity
• Assure the completeness and accuracy of documentation produced by warehouse staff
• Track activity and inventory using the warehouse management system (WMS)
• Monitor any required training and certifications
• Maintain records of daily inspections, repair and maintenance of forklifts, trucks, pallet jacks, and any other equipment
• Assure that all people in the warehouse are equipped with the proper apparel, visibility items, and safety equipment
• Communicate and enforce all OSHA safety standards and company safety policies
• Monitor the cleanliness in the warehouse and facility grounds
• Monitor equipment and tool check-out and check-in control processes
• Monitor security systems such as locks, fences, surveillance systems, and lock up procedures

Qualifications:

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 the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

Associate Degree (A.A.) from college or technical school preferred. Minimum 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises warehouse employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

Certified license of powered material handling equipment.

Working Conditions:

Outdoors and indoor shop environment with adequate ventilation. Exposure to vibration, improperly illuminated or awkward and confining work spaces. Working above ground level where the possibility of falling exists. Frequent lifting and carrying of items. Loud noises typical.

Physical Activity Level:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, see clearly and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unassisted. The employee must be able to carry and climb a ladder. Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods. Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis. Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.

The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.