Director- Warehouse

Job Summary The Director of Warehouse is responsible for leading, directing, improving, and setting near & long-term goals & strategies for all aspects of warehousing operations across multiple facility locations in an electromechanical manufacturing environment. This includes shipping & receiving, stocking, kitting, cycle counting & inventory accuracy control, efficient resource management, talent development, and may include the coordination and management of the company’s fleet of forklifts and delivery trucks supporting local material pickup and deliveries. Duties and Responsibilities Provides leadership and direction to a team of managers overseeing warehousing operations in multiple facilities running on multiple shifts. Provides leadership and direction to the Logistics Manager who has responsibility for managing and optimizing all inbound and outbound Motivates, inspires, and fosters a positive, high-performance environment that supports achieving high customer and employee satisfaction. Uses analytical skills to assess the gaps in each warehouse, and collaborates with team members to develop short and long-term strategies and action plans to eliminate waste and drive continuous improvements. Establishes, tracks, and improves key performance metrics for each warehouse. Utilizes appropriate strategic and tactical planning and communication techniques to ensure all associates are clear on daily and weekly production goals and expectations. Drives and maintains high inventory integrity, accuracy, and organization. Analyzes, forecast, monitors, and adjusts staffing levels for optimum efficiency and support levels for all warehousing operations. Ensures proper training, coaching, and development of associates across all warehouse operations. Ensures the proper executions of the annual performance review process across all warehouse facilities. Collaborates with the Safety Team to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all warehousing operations. Drives and maintains an exceptionally well organized and clean warehousing operations (6S). Leverages and ensures the proper utilization of the company’s MRP system for warehouse material processing activities. May oversee the management and maintenance of company delivery vehicles and fleet of fork trucks Performs miscellaneous duties as required. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of experience managing a large, high skew, multi-site, multi-shift manufacturing warehouse operations in the electro-mechanical assembly industry. Advance degree a plus. Strong experience and understanding of inbound and outbound freight logistics management Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and work calmly and effectively under pressure to meet deadlines in a high paced work environment. Positive attitude, flexible, excellent communications skills (both verbal and written), self-motivator with tenacious follow up. Demonstrated ability to work with and build positive and effective relationships with other senior functional Leaders. Leads by example, strong driver that “gets things done” and not afraid to “roll up sleeves.” Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Superior customer service attitude (both internal and external). Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, coach, motivate and inspire associates to achieve high performance levels. Excellent technical, problem solving and analytical abilities. Demonstrated success in implementing continuous improvement Lean/6S concepts. Strong experience with manufacturing MRP systems. Strong ability to leverage Excel for data analysis. Working Environment Warehouse and light manufacturing environment. Physical Requirements Interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. Must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone. Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this …

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