What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at McKenna Labs, Inc?
Company Description
Contract manufacturer of Personal Care Products
Job Description
The Warehouse Manager is responsible for all aspects of warehousing, inventory management and logistics. This position coordinates the receiving, shipping, and material handling responsibilities in the warehouse by designing and developing product movement and storage systems, improving operations workflow and ultimately customer satisfaction.
- Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
- Maintains safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
- Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
- Controls and maintain inventory levels by conducting a cycle count program; reconciling with data storage system.
- Responsible for continuous improvement in inventory area and the support of production.
- Evaluates performance of shipping and receiving personnel.
- Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
- Maintains constant communication with the Operations Manager and provides suggestions for improvements of the shipping/receiving process.
- Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
- Resolves discrepancies with accounting regarding invoices, packing slips, and receiver reports.
- Works closely with Safety Officer to ensure that all cGMP and safety guidelines are being followed.
Qualifications
To fulfill requirements of job successfully, an individual must be capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Must be able to drive a forklift. Good organizational, customer service, problem solving, and mathematical skills. Good verbal and written skills. Fluent in Spanish is a plus. Ability to type documents accurately and efficiently. Computer literacy required; word processing and spreadsheet skills necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED required. Associates or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. Minimum of five years of experience supervising warehouse / distribution operations is required. Developing budgets, safety management, developing standards, managing processes, surveillance skills, inventory control, reporting skills, analyzing information, and equipment maintenance.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises staff of warehouse personnel. Performs supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be able to read, write and speak in English. Fluent in Spanish is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, climb, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, twist and bend. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
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