What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at Bunzl Distribution NA?
The Warehouse Manager will provide leadership to the branch and manage a variety of general warehouse activities in an accurate, efficient and cost-effective manner.
Responsibilities:
Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.
Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for managing the overall operations of the facility including supervising team members, monitoring expenses and overseeing P&L functions.
- Create and ensure a safe workplace and promote a culture of safety for the facility
- Partner with internal leadership team (Sales, Purchasing, Customer Service, Logistics) to maximize profitability, efficiency and to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Lead recruitment and onboarding to hire top talent to improve the organization.
- Develop associates to become leaders of tomorrow by coaching, counseling and motivating associates to attain optimum performance, productivity levels, and associate morale.
- Provide effective communication and promotes teamwork among the team to aid in the accomplishment of the department objectives.
- Ensure that all Company and Human Resources policies and practices are communicated to the team members and practiced consistently.
- Accountable for compliance to all federal, state, local regulatory guidelines to include OSHA Standards and DOT regulations.
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 5 years' related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 years' experience in Warehouse Department management preferably managing a unionized work force
- Knowledge of local, state and federal OSHA safety and FMCR regulations
- Experience in forklift certification and inspection, hazmat certification, operating various warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, stock pickers, etc.)
- Must be able to lift, as needed, heavy objects (occasionally between 60-75 lbs.) with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to work regularly at a height of up to 26 feet above the ground (with provided safety equipment/processes/training)
- Must have strong leadership and organizations skills
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule with a "hands-on" management style
- Must be detail orientated and a team player; Excellent oral and written skills; excellent organizational skills and driven to excel
- Spanish Bi-lingual skills a plus
- Proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel. Previous AS400 exp a plus
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days - Minimum 30 hours per week
- Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
- 401K with generous company match
- Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.
Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.
Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities