Our client is currently seeking a Warehouse Manager in Grand Forks, ND
Summary
The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the entire operation of the warehouse and shipping and receiving department. This position will ensure the highest level of service to our customers by delivering high quality standards. Must be able to deliver results in an efficient and safe manner while maintaining policies, procedures of the Company.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Has clear expectation and manages the warehouse supervisors / foreman for shipping & receiving and warehouse.
- Leads, directs, and develops a team to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Grand Forks facility that include safety, service, GMP's, sanitation, and efficiency.
- Evaluates labor and equipment requirements based on production and customer demand
- Manages personnel through coaching, teaching, and disciplinary action.
- Effectively coordinates with operations to optimize flow of goods and materials through the Grand Forks Warehouse and outside warehouses.
- Leads complaint investigation and root cause analysis with corrective actions
- Owns the relationships with 3rd party logistics providers (warehousing and trucking). Monitors, evaluates, and improves performance when needed. Ensures success measures are reached.
- Ensures safety, loading, receiving, picking and transportation goals are met.
- Monitors crewing schedules, performance evaluations, and delivers metrics
- Collaborates and develops processes to increase safety, efficiency, and service.
- Decreases costs through the management of labor, inventory accuracy and reduction of damage goods
- Evaluates and recommends continuous improvement solutions
- Plans labor requirements to match the expected inbound and outbound demand
- Optimizes storage space though consolidation and elimination of dead inventory
- Owns inventory accuracy through reconciliation, physical inventory, and cycle counts.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Bachelor degree in business, logistics, or supply chain OR 6+ years in a warehouse, manufacturing or distribution operation performing a leadership role.
Skills
Ability to read, write and interpret documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers. Ability to speak with vendors in a professional manner. Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts and draw valid conclusions. Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications- Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with Enterprise Resource Systems (ERP) or Warehouse Management System (WMS). Skilled knowledge of wireless devices and hand-held scanners