What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at Amrize?
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We’re seeking a Warehouse Manager who’s ready to be part of a people-first company offering best-in-class products, exceptional training, and deep industry pride—all built to help our partners and team succeed.
Job Title: Warehouse Manager | Req ID: 18171 | HR Contact: Sheena WATSON | Location: Building Envelope - Muscle Shoals, AL
About The Role
The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the culture of a team that provides proper on time delivery of products to internal and external customers. The manager coordinates all Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Management operations in accordance with company objectives and customer requirements. The manager will be responsible for providing logistical support for warehouse functions through ensuring that shipping and receiving procedures are followed and that positive relations are managed with a diverse group of customers, vendors and internal contacts within the organization.
What You'll Accomplish
Leadership & Team Management
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Business Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a similar shipping/warehouse setting.
Required Work Experience: At least 5 years of Manufacturing or Warehouse experience AND At least 3 years Manufacturing or Warehouse experience in a mid-level leadership role AND Minimum of 2 years experience with DOT and IATA regulations for hazardous shipments.
Skills & Certifications
#Elevate
Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We’re seeking a Warehouse Manager who’s ready to be part of a people-first company offering best-in-class products, exceptional training, and deep industry pride—all built to help our partners and team succeed.
Job Title: Warehouse Manager | Req ID: 18171 | HR Contact: Sheena WATSON | Location: Building Envelope - Muscle Shoals, AL
About The Role
The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the culture of a team that provides proper on time delivery of products to internal and external customers. The manager coordinates all Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Management operations in accordance with company objectives and customer requirements. The manager will be responsible for providing logistical support for warehouse functions through ensuring that shipping and receiving procedures are followed and that positive relations are managed with a diverse group of customers, vendors and internal contacts within the organization.
What You'll Accomplish
Leadership & Team Management
- Direct the Warehouse team in the preparation and implementation of operating plans, KPIs, and strategies consistent with the business plan.
- Evaluate and train warehouse staff by coaching and providing regular performance feedback; conducts performance appraisals, administers corrective action, training, and development on the job.
- Adjust warehouse staff schedules to meet customer order demand and manages and approves timecard of subordinates.
- Mentor supervisors and department lead to maximize capabilities in leadership, operations, and continuous improvement.
- Validates necessary shipping paperwork for completeness and conformance in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assists with accurately preparing Bill of Lading (BOL) paperwork for all shipments and prepares shipments for international shipping with customs paperwork completed with accuracy on time.
- Confirms that outbound orders are scheduled with carriers and transportation modes to haul and assists with contacting freight carriers to arrange for the pick-up of goods.
- Manages warehouse space daily via the WMS to ensure FIFO methodology is followed with raw materials and finished goods.
- Learn, teach and drive LEAN Manufacturing using the framework and daily coaching in Gemba, including Kanban systems.
- Use Visual Management to make problems obvious, identify actionable root causes, and develop corresponding action plans to reach desired operational performance.
- Understand and employ appropriate tools: 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, etc.
- Implement quality assurance strategies to ensure deliveries that arrive at our customers’ sites are correct, on time, and undamaged.
- Establish and meet annual expense budget for warehouse operations.
- Plan the use of facilities, equipment, and personnel to meet current and future business requirements including department budgets and guidelines, plant layout and improvement, and capital and expenditure programs.
- Responsible for weekly inventory counting and tracking of literature.
- Conducts weekly and monthly cycle counts for the facility ensuring all QA documents are created.
- Identify causes of inventory inaccuracy and reduce them using a team root cause/countermeasure process.
- Actively support safety initiatives including, safety observations, safety audits, 5S, risk assessment, as well as near miss and incident investigation and remediation [cite: 3, 4].
- Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment [cite: 1].
- Maintains clean and safe work area and equipment and follows all prescribed safety regulations [cite: 2].
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Business Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a similar shipping/warehouse setting.
Required Work Experience: At least 5 years of Manufacturing or Warehouse experience AND At least 3 years Manufacturing or Warehouse experience in a mid-level leadership role AND Minimum of 2 years experience with DOT and IATA regulations for hazardous shipments.
Skills & Certifications
- Lean Mfg certificate and/or 3 years CI experience preferred.
- Licensed forklift truck operator.
- Basic computer skills – Gmail, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Must be able to use a computer, shipping programs (UPS portal), and read and write English.
- Constant exposure (66%-100% of the time) to a manufacturing area with limited heat or air conditioning, where conditions may be cold or extremely hot and humid.
- Ability to lift up to 50 to 70 pounds repeatedly.
- Must be able to bend/stoop approximately 40% of the time.
- Stands, walks, and reaches with arms and hands.
- The employee may use stairs and stair equipment throughout entire shift.
- Tolerance for repetitive work in a fast paced, high productive work environment.
- Exposure to the hazards of moving equipment, high voltage, and moving mechanical parts that require use of Personal Protective Safety Equipment (PPE’s).
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
#Elevate
Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.