What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at KONG Company?
Description
The Warehouse Manager oversees all day-to-day warehouse operations to ensure goals are met safely, efficiently, and with a high level of quality. This role supports a positive, team-oriented environment while driving performance and continuous improvement across the operation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Compensation
The Warehouse Manager oversees all day-to-day warehouse operations to ensure goals are met safely, efficiently, and with a high level of quality. This role supports a positive, team-oriented environment while driving performance and continuous improvement across the operation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Direct and manage all functions within the distribution warehouse, including packaging operations.
- Contribute to strategic planning by providing insights, completing action plans, monitoring results, and ensuring productivity, quality, inventory accuracy, and customer-service standards are consistently met.
- Lead all HR-related functions for the department, including recruiting, onboarding, training, coaching, scheduling, performance management, and corrective actions. Communicate clear expectations and uphold company policies.
- Monitor financial performance by maintaining accurate inventory, analyzing variances, understanding equipment needs, and optimizing labor utilization.
- Provide strong leadership with a focus on developing and mentoring direct reports to enable effective team management across shifts or functional areas.
- Maintain and improve warehouse processes by enhancing product handling and storage methods across receiving, inspection, storage, picking, and shipping.
- Ensure all equipment and machinery remain safe, functional, and well-maintained.
- Review warehouse layout and product flow as needed; recommend equipment additions or process changes to improve efficiency.
- Enforce safety standards and regulatory compliance while maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy work environment.
- Pursue ongoing professional development through training, industry networking, and relevant publications.
- Oversee facility and grounds-related needs, such as fire codes, inspections, building maintenance, and safety requirements.
- Source, quote, and purchase equipment or facility-related items as required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven management experience with a record of successful leadership.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to motivate employees and drive quality, accuracy, and productivity in a safe, team-focused environment.
- Creative, detail-oriented, efficient, and adaptable to shifting priorities.
- Capable of working independently, managing multiple tasks, and learning new skills quickly.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proactive approach to new projects, with sound judgment and the ability to make informed recommendations.
- Effective project-management skills.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Compensation
- From $100,000 annually
- KONG - Canton, Ohio
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with low-cost premiums
- Access to voluntary benefits
- Employer paid short-term/long term disability and life insurance
- 401k with employer matching
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Personal Leave Accrual
- Pet Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, dog toys, and more!