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The Warehouse Manager supervises warehouse employees and oversees the efficient receipt, storage, value-adding servicing and dispatch of a wide range of goods and assembly parts. The position requires the understanding of system transactions and inventory staging with regards to work in process jobs and sales orders and is a vital part of the supply chain process.

Responsibilities

  • Understand corporate objectives and use strategic thinking to deal with planning, coordinating, administration and general management issues, including supervision of staff and overseeing work organized by team leaders
  • Planning, coordinating and monitoring the receipt, order and assembly staging and dispatch of goods with a clear understanding of work in process and all inventory system transactions
  • Ensure inventory accuracy by conducting cycle counts and reconciling with ERP system on a daily basis
  • Maintain physical condition of warehouse and efficient utilization of space and mechanical handling equipment while planning future capacity requirements
  • Oversee the planned maintenance of vehicles, warehouse machinery and equipment and make sure employees are trained and regularly briefed on proper use and all safety requirements
  • Maintain standards of health and security to provide a safe work environment with proper materials handling and storage
  • Regularly communicate with manufacturers, suppliers, employees and Corporate to ensure quality of material and delivery standards are upheld
  • Maintain budgets and monitor warehouse expenses as set by the Branch Manager
  • Organize all work and job responsibilities for all shipping and receiving team members
  • Maintain building overall operation and appearance

Positional Requirements & Qualifications

  • Education & Experience
    • Bachelor's degree or related experience
    • Experience in stock control and management
  • Skills & Abilities
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Experience with ERP Systems used for issuing and maintaining inventory
    • Minimum 5 years warehouse manager experience
    • Certified forklift operator
    • Extremely detail-oriented
  • Must be able to travel and have a clear driving record in accordance to company driving guidelines
  • Clear background check and drug/alcohol screening

Essential Physical Functions

  • Lifting: up to 50 pounds
  • Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
  • Lift and carry: 50 pounds for 100 feet
  • Bending, stooping, walking and climbing stairs
  • Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps
  • Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
  • Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
  • Communicating with others to exchange information
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
  • Operating machinery and/or power tools
  • Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment
  • Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
  • Required physical ability if mandated by customer or regulatory requirements
  • Able to hold body weight while swinging on rope during static and dynamic transfer (offshore)
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