Warehouse Manager

The Warehouse Manager, under the direction of the Operations Manager, will primarily be responsible for, keeping a pulse on the changing labor needs, conducting regular inventory counts, planning warehouse layout and space requirements in order to prevent loss or damage, and to achieve full warehouse optimization. This position will consider full implications of freight turnover, size, weight, and other factors when allocating warehouse space. This role will also enforce corporate policies regarding security and safety to maintain a safe working environment. Job Duties and Responsibilities - Coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and delegating work to the Warehouse Supervisor and/or Warehouse Lead. - Manage a team of warehouse employees, including hiring, delegation, training, performance evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination - Enforce corporate policies regarding security and safety to maintain a safe working environment - Ensure that safe work practices are being followed - Administer disciplinary action in accordance with established procedures - Analyze departmental operations and identify areas requiring improvement - Develop strategic performance metrics and targets that are consistent with company goals - Plan warehouse layout and space requirements to prevent loss or damage, and to achieve full warehouse optimization - Consider full implications of freight turnover, size, weight, and other factors when allocating warehouse space - Ensure employees have clear goals and are aware of expectations - Ensure that all employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards - Ensure that all staff under your direction are equipped with and are using the proper personal protective equipment - Evaluate employee performance and provide feedback, coaching, and formal evaluations - Handle customer complaints and comments when escalated - Maintain shift schedules to ensure sufficient employee coverage - Translate strategic goals into practical actions - Maintain appropriate and complete documentation regarding regulated products and hazardous materials - Ensure that employees adhere to all health and safety regulations - Ensure that timesheets are completed and submitted correctly on a bi-weekly basis - Communicate weekly with their Manager regarding the day-to-day Warehouse activities from the past week - Conduct weekly GBU's - May perform other related duties and tasks as required to meet the needs of the organization ** ** Job Requirements - High school diploma, GED, or equivalent - Degree or diploma in a related field - Three years of experience managing people and five years of experience in warehouse setting - A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills - Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems - Experience working with wireless WMS - Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, and policies - Ability to supervise and motivate a team to achieve and exceed their goals - Strong formal and informal leadership skills - Proven experience with resource management - Ability to identify measures of performance and actions needed to improve or correct performance Competencies Accountability Attention to Detail Client/Customer Focus Coaching Conflict Management Cooperation Decision Making Health and Safety Leadership Leadershi