POSITION TITLE: :Warehouse Manager
STATUS:: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT:: 5283-Transportation/Operations
REPORTS TO: :Vice President of Donated Goods
SAFETY SENSITIVE:: HIGH -: This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, drug, and alcohol screening.
The starting wage for this position is $32.00 per hour.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB:: Position has a responsibility to maximize efficiency and profitability while maintaining the safety culture and positive image of GIRE. Consistent coordination with Vice President of Donated Goods as an operational partner with an expectation of high achievement. Adapting and handling multiple functions while adhering to high professional standards. Maximizing mission integration embracing diversity by respecting all people.
Use of time: It is anticipated that 75-80% of work time will be managing warehouse, transportation, and Outlet functions. 20-25% of work time will be on administrative functions. This position is not eligible for remote work. Regular on-site attendance is required.
All GIRE employees are expected to embrace our mission, adhere to core values, have respect for others, take pride in their work and themselves, collaborate to meet strategic goals, and strive to be the best version of themselves.
PROVIDES SUPERVISION TO:: :Warehouse, Transportation, and Outlet employees, as assigned.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Administrative Focus:

• Provide supervision and leadership for the GIRE warehouse, transportation, and Outlet staff in accordance with GIRE operational standards

• Recruit, select, hire, onboard and train new employees in assigned departments, adhering to budgeted staff level(s)

• Perform, deliver, and manage performance management standards for all direct report staff.

• Prepare and post daily assignments with primary and secondary tasks of responsibility for all warehouse, transportation, and Outlet employees

• Manage departmental budgets i.e., planning for supply purchases

• Prepare accurate and complete paperwork and communicate with appropriate department, including but not limited to reports to supervisor, payroll, invoices, incident and accident reports, and BOL’s and Seals.

• Ensure regular, preventative maintenance of all machinery, equipment, and vehicles and that they are being used appropriately and safely

Warehouse Focus::

• Responsible for ensuring that all warehouse equipment is maintained in good working condition. Includes compactor, baler(s), tipper(s), forklift(s) pallet jack(s). etc. and donation/storage containers

• Perform and/or oversee all shipping and receiving duties that enter the warehouse including intercompany mail, daily monitoring, and assignment location of inventory and inventory movement (Outgoing product and incoming product placement) i.e., Donated Goods-Raw and Post Retail

Transportation Focus::

• Responsible for providing consistent communication and reliable transportation to all DGR sites for the purpose of movement of inventory, supply deliveries, and trash pickup

• Daily monitoring of truck orders

• Ensure yard trash pickups and compactor are scheduled appropriately

Post-Retail Focus:

• Ensure fulfillment of Salvage sales by effective inventory tracking, monitoring, and production

• Accurately communicate salvage inventory through proper channels

Outlet Focus::

• Responsible for managing the operation of the Outlet Store to ensure team members are meeting business needs including open/close procedures, performance of safety training/drills, achieving production goals i.e., movement of product, and meeting sales goals

• Responsible to maintain work environment to be neat, clean, and shoppable

• Responsible to address customer issues as necessary

ANCILLARY FUNCTIONS: :

• Serve as back up any position in the department as needed to accomplish goals.

• Effectively resolve issues with DGR team members, customers, and donors –

must be comfortable with occasional conflict, addressing issues and solving problems in a practical and healthy manner

• Work collaboratively with the GIRE Safety Coordinator and others as needed to ensure and enforce that the policies and procedures for safety are being followed.

• Attend all safety meetings including online safety trainings as required.

• Actively participate in all trainings and meetings.

• Maintain a neat, clean and safe worksite(s)

• Must be available for occasional activities outside regular business hours.ie, answering alarm calls.

• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS::

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Three (3) or more years’ experience in material handling, warehouse operations, transportation and/or donated goods product flow.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience of increasing responsibility in supervision and management.

Valid Class C California drivers' license required.

• Previous experience driving large vehicles preferred ex; 26’ Box truck, moving trucks, 5th wheel truck towing a trailer or camper, Cargo Van, Motorhomes, or similar type vehicles.

• Access to a phone to receive emergency and coverage calls when not on site. A stipend will be offered for the use of personal equipment.

• Required to have experience, understanding, and capacity to learn how to use heavy machinery including auto baler, compactor, tippers, vertical baler, forklift.

DESIRED TRAITS AND COMPETENCIES::

• Respect of others

• Good communication skills, both in writing and orally, to relay information within the business; to respond appropriately to legal and/or sensitive issues.

• Ability to perform effectively and cooperatively as part of a team

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and positively resolve inquiries and complaints tactfully.

• Certification to operate a forklift or a willingness to be trained.

• Strong computer skills. Basic to intermediate skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Organized and able to work independently.

• Present yourself positively and professionally at all times.

• Exhibit positive leadership resulting in a positive work atmosphere for customers, clients, participants, co-workers, and management.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:: Continuous exposure to all weather elements/conditions resulting from regularly working indoors and outside. Walking surfaces include asphalt, concrete, dirt, tile, linoleum, carpet including uneven surfaces. Constant exposure to moving machinery and vehicles. Moderate to loud continuous noise level. Moderate dust level exposure. Private office with standard office equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:: Standing, sitting, walking intermittently throughout work shift. Frequently lifting up to 50 lbs. Bending, twisting, stooping, pulling, pushing, reaching and grasping. Gross manual dexterity skills required. Visual acuity, hearing and verbal skills required.
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES::
Position promotable to higher level of management with demonstrated mastery of skills, acquisition of relevant trainings, certifications, or experience relevant to the promotable position. All promotions are based on business needs, as positions are available.
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