Mgr - Operations - 1st Shift

Job Summary: General responsibilities include management of facility operations that include safety, on-time shipping of orders, accurate orders, and inventory, achieving productivity and cost targets, establishing a high-performing team, and housekeeping that is tour ready condition at all times.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership to the warehouse team, including performance reviews, staff training & development, hiring, terminations, and counseling.
• Responsible for ensuring that all team members abide by safety procedures and use proper protective equipment. Provide frequent communications on safety-related subjects and encourage and act on ideas that can improve safety performance. Periodically audit employee practices and provide feedback and coaching.
• Manage the daily scheduling of warehouse personnel to ensure proper staffing to select and receive products at the facility in a productive and cost-efficient manner.
• Responsible for achieving on-time shipment and receiving of orders.
• Accountable for shipping and receiving accurate orders.
• Ensure the achievement of continuous improvement in productivity and labor costs by setting expectations, providing feedback, establishing improved processes, and driving change.
• Responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy.
• Always ensure tour-like housekeeping condition
• Recommends equipment requirements and replacements to upgrade and maintain warehouse productivity and efficiency.
• Maintain the forklift fleet by working closely with the forklift service provider(s).
• Performs other duties and tasks as needed upon request.
• Oversee forklift training program and adherence to corporate guidelines.
• Ensures that OHSAS 45001 Certification requirements are met.
• Must be able to adjust work schedule as work demands dictate.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 5-7 years of people and warehouse leadership experience. Must have prior experience managing 50+ people.
• Hands-on management experience in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution environment.
• Strong computer, analytical, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs required.
• Must be flexible, organized, detail-oriented, and a change agent with the ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of SAP or Manhattan is a plus.
• Valid state driver's license, with a good driving record within the previous 5 years
• Broad knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations, inventory control principles, and understanding of warehouse operations required.
• Must be able to wear protective eyewear, footwear, hand protection (gloves), and safety vests
• Must maintain current certification in DOT Transportation and RCRA Hazardous Materials courses.
• Exhibits strong teamwork, leadership, and communication skills and possesses the ability to effectively manage change in a dynamic work environment.