Manager, Warehouse (Manufacturing)

Essential Job Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties however; it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages warehouse operations including receiving, shipping, inventory, and warehousing to assure company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customer service, cost and profitability
• Directs and manages shipping and/or receiving orders, including loading trucks, inspecting materials or product, and reconciling advanced shipping notices and bills of materials to assure accuracy
• Manages dock traffic and ensures that all logistics suppliers follow appropriate policies and procedures
• Maintains month-to-month inventory of work-in-process product and finished goods
• Manages inventory of shipping materials and supplies, including stretch film, poly bags, shrinks, glue and any consumable materials needed
• Directs and participates in cycle counts and physical inventory processes as required
• Coordinates with key stakeholders to meet internal and external customer on-time-delivery demands
• Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to support continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence
• Maintains adequate staffing levels to assure production requirements are met
• Accountable for departmental key performance metrics to ensure scorecard objectives are met
• Provides guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the salaried and hourly shipping and receiving team, working closely with direct reports
• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization's policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of strategies and tools for controlling and optimizing the factors that lie between the purchase of raw materials and delivery of finished products
• Ability to effectively manage the business relationship and transactions with the suppliers of raw materials or product components
• Knowledge of issues and considerations for effectively managing local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods
• Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials throughout the manufacturing cycle
• Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting
• Frequent walking and standing required
• Occasional travel required
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.