DC Warehouse Manager

Summary Description:

Provides materials, equipment, and supplies by directing receiving, warehousing and distribution services, supervising staff. The Warehouse Manager will provide leadership and direction in a high-volume environment, supervise and coordinate activities of Supervisors and Leads concerning picking, packing, shipping and receiving.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains Shipping, Receiving, Warehousing, and Distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing operational and personnel policies, procedures and programs.
• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees, following up on work results.
• Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Responsible for working with other departments to assist in resolving issues related to order fulfillment, inventory and accuracy, and invoicing.
• Monitors and manages all aspects of team member performance, including administering progressive disciplinary write-ups/counseling
• Manages workflow to meet planned department productivity standards.
• Issue written and oral instructions

• Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of team members.

• Proven experience in warehouse management procedures and best practices

• Leadership skills and ability to manage staff
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or equivalent work history

Physical Requirements: The requirements listed below are representative of the physical abilities needed to perform the essential function of this position.

• Walking and standing for 6-10 hours per day
• Hearing and vision adequate for working in a warehouse environment.
• Repetitive use of hands for writing and typing
• Frequent bending twisting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping

• Frequently lifting objects weighing lbs.

• Ability to climb stairs

• Ability to be certified in warehouse equipment usage (Lift truck, hand truck, forklift, etc.)

Scope of Responsibility: This position has supervisory responsibility for other full-time and/or part-time employees

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the needs of the organization.