** Warehouse Manager**

**Job Category****:** Operations **Requisition Number****:** WAREH006790 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

GMS is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates a network of more than 250 distribution centers nationwide. For more information about GMS, visit or any one of our subsidiary company websites.

**Summary of Position:**

The primary function of the Warehouse Manager is responsible all areas of warehouse maintenance, product storage and the management of warehouse employees. They will provide leadership by establishing clear expectations and demonstrating high standards of work practices.

**Duties & Responsibilities:**

* Maintain health and safety compliance in accordance with company policy

* Manage inventory accuracy by monitoring daily warehouse activities, load checking, cycle counts, stock rotation, non-stock items, returns for credit and the unloading of shipments to the yard.

* Managing the daily operations of a warehouse and support fleet operations assuring timely and cost effective service levels

* Training new warehouse/driver personnel

* Liaison between drivers, customers and warehouse personnel

* Be able to organize the warehouse and manage bin locations

* Establish, maintain and promote high standards of customer service

* Provide dispatch support as needed / required

* Ensure that equipment is maintained to company operating standards

* Must be able to think for yourself-problem solve

**Other Competencies:**

* Ability to self-manage, show initiative and be proactive

* Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers

**Basic Qualifications:**

* High School diploma Minimum of 5 years of related work experience

* Demonstrated knowledge of construction industry and building materials

**Physical Demands:**

* Must be able to remain in stationary position 50%

* Frequently, will move about inside the office and warehouse

* Must be able to operate basic office machinery

* Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

* Constantly in warehouse environment

**Mental Demands:**

* Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks

* Must be able to manage stress depending on tasks

* Must be able to multitask

* Must be able to receive and analyze information

* Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur

* Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement

**Company Benefits:**

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance

* 401k

* Paid holidays & vacation days

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. Our people have the independence and authority to make a difference. We invest in relationships, and every person is important. Our highest priority is serving others. We passionately pursue a safe work environment along with a relentless focus on operational excellence. We believe you can never go wrong doing the right thing.

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