What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at Flow Zone?
General Summary:
Responsible for the management and coordination of all warehouse activities over Carthage branch. Assures all departments pursue continuous improvement, positive leadership and provide quality services to our external and internal customers. Directs and controls warehouse activities to ensure the efficient and economical utilization of facilities for storing and distributing inventory; and manages the quality and safety aspects of the warehouse.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leads and directs the warehouse for branch.
- Responsible for creating a safe work environment for our employees through the Flow-Zone safety program and OSHA guidelines.
- Responsible for the quality system in the warehouses and leads the effort in the warehouses to receive ISO certification.
- Strong focus on developing employees for future career opportunities.
- Coordinates regular meetings with warehouse supervisors, and other members of leadership from related departments.
- Strong focus on continuous improvement, culture, and professionalism.
- Responsible for meeting customer service commitments.
- Ensures that warehouse team members are performing in accordance with established work instructions.
- Works with team and Branch Manager to coordinate the workload of warehouse employees, shift schedules, and expedites workflow.
- Directs team members to maintain facilities in tour ready condition.
- Monitors warehouse business reports to ensure efficiency.
- Ensures that all safety policies and procedures are followed, and safety training is completed.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
1. Bachelor’s degree preferred; additional experience will be considered in lieu of education.
2. At least five years’ industry experience with a minimum of two years in a leadership, supervisory or management position.
3. Experience with inventory controls, warehouse layout and design, shipping, receiving, and scheduling is preferred.
4. Proven leadership ability with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
6. Ability to deal with all aspects of personnel issues.
7. Requires problem solving capabilities, and the ability to react quickly to complex situations.
8. Working knowledge of MS Office products including Word & Excel.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports To: Branch Manager
Working Conditions: Normal warehouse environment
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