Warehouse Manager

Reports to: Distribution Center Manager, Operations Manager Job Summary: The warehouse manager will increase company profitability and customer satisfaction by overseeing warehouse operations in a safe, secure, efficient and cost-effective manner that complies with company policy and OSHA, DOT and other applicable regulations. Key Responsibilities:Decision Making, Strategic Decision Making & Innovation Recognizes issues, problems, or opportunities; seeks alternative ways to define problems; is not constrained by others' thoughts or approaches and determines whether action is needed. Generates alternatives and leverages resources — draws upon multiple sources for ideas, creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Commits to action, targets — implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time; targets important areas for innovation, monitors results, and makes adjustments as needed. Develops solutions that address meaningful work issues. Delegates and holds others accountable effectively. Makes complex ideas or situations clear, simple, and understandable; explores different lines of thought; views situations from multiple perspectives. Recognizes patterns, discrepancies, missing pieces, and trends. Examines potential solutions and evaluates each before accepting alternatives. Delegating Responsibility and Follow-Up Capable of performing inventory evaluations; prioritizes warehouse layout to maximize operational efficiency; demonstrates product knowledge and applications. Shares appropriate responsibilities — allocates decision-making authority and/or task responsibility in appropriate areas to appropriate individuals (considering positive/negative impact, organizational values and structures, and skill development). Defines parameters — clearly communicates the parameters of delegated responsibility, including decision-making authority, required actions, constraints, and deadlines. Able to delegate both routine and important tasks. Provides support without removing responsibility — suggests resources and provides assistance or coaching as needed; expresses confidence in others. Trusts people to perform. Stays informed — establishes procedures to stay informed of issues and results in areas of shared responsibility. Planning and Organizing Understands company processes and procedures — knows when to apply a technical skill or procedure; understands technical terminology and developments, inventory systems, cycle counts, inventory management, and costs. Prioritizes — identifies critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as needed. Determines tasks and resources — breaks down projects/assignments into tasks; identifies necessary equipment, materials, and personnel. Schedules — allocates appropriate time for own and others' work; avoids conflicts; develops timelines and milestones. Leverages resources — identifies and utilizes individuals, processes, departments, and tools effectively. Stays focused — practices time management to avoid distractions or irrelevant issues. Accountability — holds self and others accountable for deadlines and assignments. Communication — keeps team informed on progress, milestones, and assignments. Communication Organizes communication — clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points in logical sequence. Maintains audience attention — engages through analogies, illustrations, humor, style, body language, and voice inflection. Adjusts to the audience — frames messages to match audience’s experience and expectations; uses relevant terms and analogies. Ensures understanding — seeks input, checks understanding, and presents messages in multiple ways. Adheres to conventions — uses syntax, pace, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the medium. Comprehends others — actively listens…

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