Warehouse Operations Manager

The Warehouse Operations Manager is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operation of the warehouse with particular emphasis on the management of the warehouse personnel and the implementation of warehouse action plans. The tracking and recording of equipment hours, assurance that equipment maintenance schedules are followed and employee meetings are conducted.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
Ensures the safe, clean and efficient operation of the warehouse to meet service standards

Ensures proper labor coverage for daily workload

Provides direct supervision to all Warehouse Supervisors

Ensures compliance with both internal and external SOP’s

Assists in developing a program to train and motivate personnel for increased effectiveness

Develops and implements shipping and receiving work schedules and assignments to assure effective and efficient operations

Makes recommendations to the General Manager on programs to improve warehouse operations

Interacts with customer on a daily basis and attends regular customer meetings

Directs the operations of the warehouse personnel to achieve prescribed objectives. Develops and maintains a productive staff by creating programs for hiring, training and professional development

Matches the skill and background of personnel to work required

Implement an appropriate performance evaluation system for recommending promotions, wage increases and termination

Develops and implements daily plan for allocating equipment to jobs

Responsible for the management of equipment

Coordinates the maintenance of equipment with local vendor

Maintains a professional and courteous relationship with customers and ensures that all personnel do the same

Supervises all inbound and outbound shipments to ensure they are correct and carried out in a timely fashion

Requirements :
At least 5 years of management experience in a warehouse or distribution environment

Computer applications using MS office and Excel

Computer applications experience using T-Logic or warehouse operating system desired

Working knowledge of warehouse / mechanical equipment

Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, HAZMAT, FDA regulations and the willingness to become certified in one or more of these areas as necessary

Excellent supervisory skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent analytical and mathematical skills

Other:
Must be able to work in varying facility conditions

Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed by the customer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)