Supervises the picking, shipping, receiving and warehouse operations to ensure maximum efficiency and space utilization.
Inspects and documents all incoming and outbound materials.
Ensures rotation of materials and finished goods on a first in, first expired / first out basis.
Schedules and assigns warehouse crew and equipment to meet schedules to handle daily volume efficiently.
Monitors and maintains a safe working environment.
Controls warehouse inventory levels and space to ensure smooth operations.
Coordinates the scheduling of trucks for shipment of product to ensure the timely filling of all orders
Directs sanitation in the areas of: warehouse area (wall-to-wall), dock (inside and outside), and outside truck handling area.
Supervises minor maintenance activities.
Administers various assignments and programs (e.g.
pallet exchange program, inventory systems, etc.).
Cultivates a positive and innovative work environment.
Strives for fast continuous systematic planned improvement.
Plans and supervises physical, monthly inventories, coordinating findings with other staff members to resolve discrepancies
Coordinates equipment repairs with outside vendors.
Directs personnel safety and plant protection activities.
Job Requirements:
• Previous warehouse or logistics experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity.
• Proven ability to effectively manage people.
Demonstrated desire to lead and motivate others.
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization and to get along well with others.
• B.S.
/ B.A.
degree preferred, along with related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as customer orders, shipping and receiving paperwork, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively to customers, third party drivers, other visitors and employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Proficiency with computers, and computer software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Must enjoy working in a fast pace warehouse.