Warehouse & Distribution Manager

Job Overview:
Warehouse Manager is a key leader within the plant, responsible for all warehouse functions, including the planning, storage, control and distribution, of materials and products to meet Pregis objectives and customer requirements in a sage and timely manner.  He or she is responsible for direction of administration of Plant Inventory Control, Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing functions.

Responsibilities and Duties:
Leadership

• Set the tone for department culture, with emphasis on Safety, Quality, Profitability and people development. Model the right behavior though actions.

• Lead and mentor Shipping, Warehousing, Purchasing, and Scheduling team to high performance and professional growth.

• Ensure 5S program is implemented and maintained within warehouse and shipping areas

• Participate in MDI meetings and ensure timely and accurate communication of information relevant to department
• Review production planning and scheduling programs to meet sales forecasts and balance level of manpower and equipment/machine requirements while minimizing excess overhead costs.
• Ensure all material and inventory tasks are completed in a timely and safe manner.
• Train and develop team leveraging Pregis best practices.

Safety

• Keep Safety in the forefront of the team's thinking and approach to work.

• Ensure SCF/SafeStart/Standup for Safety programs are in place and used to achieve safety goals

Quality

• Manage investigations and resolve problems from material shortages, damage, or overages
• Review logistical CCI's and determine root causes. Ensure root causes are addressed.

Customer Focus

• Ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained to achieve on-time deliveries and meet customer requirements while minimizing carrying and transportation costs.

Financial Management

• Understand Plant P&L and main drivers to financial performance.  Work with finance, sales, customer service and operations teams to develop and drive programs that improve results.
• Provide support for cycle count program and manage physical inventory events.
• Manage and resolve slow moving / inactive inventory and develop plans to avoid write-downs
• Manage / Monitor labor utilization and overtime in shipping and warehouse areas and take quick action to correct excessive labor costs.

Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain KPI reporting.

Essentials

• Manage and ensure employees are compliant with attendance, vacation, FMLA, vacation coverage, and labor time clocks; provide timely approvals.

• Conduct PMPs with direct reports and help coordinate new employee PMPs

• Manage DayForce activities, approve labor and vacations for employees in a timely manner

• Manage company's risks and liabilities while conducting disciplinary action.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Preferred - Bachelor's degree in Administration, Logistics, Material Management, Supply Chain, other related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years in Leadership role.
• APICs or other relevant certification, preferred.
• Must be highly analytical and good at solving complex problems.
• Experience with ERP systems. SAP knowledge a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Hands on, detail oriented, committed to safety and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and cross-functional collaboration skills required.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude with ability to adapt to change.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

• Certifications / Licenses in Supply Chain disciplines and/or related fields a plus