What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at Acrow US?
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Job Title: Warehouse Manager, Millington, TN
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Operations Manager
Primary Purpose:
Ensure that orders are shipped in a timely and efficient manner according to company standards by providing guidance and direction to warehouse and yard staff and assisting with a hands-on approach.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Function as principal coordinator between the Parsippany office Operations department and warehouse staff
- Review and recommend methods to improve area operations, efficiency, and service to main office and external clients
- Understand all safety procedures and ensure safe work practices are followed to maintain a safe work environment
- Provide leadership, coaching and management to the warehouse staff including responsibility for performance, attendance, development, and training
- Create and maintain a high-quality work environment motivating employees to perform at their highest level
- Manage overtime and part time employee hours for maximum efficiency to the company
- Coordinate and plan warehouse storage and distribution of company products and materials.
- Maintain a clean organized warehouse and storage yard.
- Coordinate warehouse action plans, schedules and target dates for shipment, and inventory commitments
- Maintain accurate and timely inventory records and establish inspection methods of incoming materials.
- Isolate, sort and organize all damaged or non-conforming material for subsequent remuneration from clients and/or suppliers with tracking for eventual repair or destruction of goods once the company is reimbursed.
- Load and unload equipment of trailers and closed containers along with pulling, packing, and inspecting of material prior to shipment
- Coordinate domestic trucking with warehouse and clients and provide evaluation of trucking firms
- Manage Shipping and Receiving for the Washington location
- Maintain machinery operator safety training certificates on a regular basis
- Track and schedule all Planned Maintenance on equipment
- Understand and adhere to all Acrow’s policies and applicable laws
- Travel to other Acrow Locations or Customer Sites as necessary
- Perform other duties as required
Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to develop and motivate a team
- Strong work ethic with ability to adapt to quickly changing business environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of organizing customer project tracking and multiple tasks
- Excellent customer service skills (friendly, courteous, and helpful)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Possess a sense of urgency
- Sound decision making skills
- Able to work with a diverse group of people
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to easily learn and navigate software
- Valid driver’s license
Minimum Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED
- Five to ten years of experience in warehouse distribution or material supply and distribution center such as steel warehouse, lumber yard or masonry supply center
Preferred Skills and Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business
- NCO level 12 Charlie with an MRBC unit
- Experience in the Bridge Engineers division of one of the armed services directing soldiers or personnel in the development of bridge and construction projects
Working Conditions:
- Work is typically performed in a warehouse environment which requires proper safety precautions.
- Work requires some physical effort in the handling of materials, boxes, or equipment. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Regular work hours are planned from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Additional hours may be required from time to time.
- All work-related safety gear will be provided by the company
The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.
Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/Vets/Disabled