What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at US Modules?
Location: College Station, TX
Department: Supply Chain
Reports To: Director of Supply Chain
Position Summary
The Warehouse Manager oversees all warehouse operations to ensure efficient storage, handling, and distribution of materials and finished solar modules. This role is critical for maintaining inventory accuracy, optimizing space utilization, and ensuring timely support for production and customer shipments while adhering to safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations:
Department: Supply Chain
Reports To: Director of Supply Chain
Position Summary
The Warehouse Manager oversees all warehouse operations to ensure efficient storage, handling, and distribution of materials and finished solar modules. This role is critical for maintaining inventory accuracy, optimizing space utilization, and ensuring timely support for production and customer shipments while adhering to safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations:
- Plan, organize, and supervise daily warehouse activities including receiving, storage, picking, and shipping.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.
- Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP systems and conduct regular cycle counts.
- Implement best practices for inventory management to minimize discrepancies and losses.
- Manage and develop warehouse staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Collaborate with production and procurement teams to ensure material availability.
- Enforce OSHA and company safety standards in all warehouse operations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment. Familiarity with 5S programs a plus.
- Prepare and analyze reports on inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, and operational KPIs.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
- 5 years in warehouse management, preferably in manufacturing or renewable energy sectors.
- Experience with ERP systems and warehouse automation technologies.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office and inventory management software.
- Warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures and noise levels.
- Requires standing, lifting, and walking for extended periods.
- Standard business hours with occasional overtime or weekend work during peak periods.