Warehouse Operations Manager

This position is responsible for maintenance and routine operations of assigned warehouse(s) by receiving, storing, staging and delivering items; securing warehouse; supervising staff.

• Works closely with all warehouse staff on the floor to ensure operational needs are met.
• Assists in the selection, orientation, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and communicating the job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job performance; recommending actions; adhering to policies and procedures.
• Operates forklift and other applicable equipment when needed to ensure all materials unloaded and any outbound loads are staged and ready for pick.
• Meets warehouse operational standards by contributing warehouse information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer‑service standards; resolving problems; identifying warehouse system improvements.
• Moves inventory by scheduling materials to be transferred to and from warehouse; coordinating inventory transfers with Customer Service related departments.
• Communicates with Operations Manager for dissemination of information/reports, addressing complaints and works in conjunction with related departments as needed.
• Organizes floor space; adhering to storage design principles; recommending improvements.
• Tracks inventory by conducting monthly physical counts; reconciling variances; inputting data in collaboration with the Operations Inventory Team. Also performs cycle inventories as requested by Commercial Department.
• Manages facility maintenance.
• Manages vendors and suppliers of services including but not limited to equipment rental and maintenance, utilities, facilities maintenance, supplies and consumables.
• Secures warehouse by locking doors, activating alarms; testing systems and reporting as appropriate.
• Assists in equipment maintenance by enforcing operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; requiring preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of equipment. Ensure employees are working safely and wearing proper PPE at all times.
• Other duties or projects as needed/assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three to five years of inventory/warehouse coordination in a transloading warehouse setting, and supervisory experience.
• Experience handling metals, plywood/forest products, supersacks, coils, steel structures, solar panels, and other general cargo.
• Experience operating industrial lift trucks up to 36K pound capacity and various cargo handling attachments and implements.
• Working knowledge of vessel schedules and workload planning necessary to manage container free time, demurrage and per diem.
• The ability to follow and provide instructions with emphasis on safety.
• Demonstrated experience training employees, delegating work, labor planning and monitoring/addressing performance.
• Critical thinking, with the ability to see the big picture.
• Strong work ethic, with a proven track record of dependability.
• Solid decision‑making, with the ability to support and execute.
• Ability to manage conflict.
• Capable of effectively leading and motivating a team and set positive examples.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to handle tight scheduling, fast‑paced, high‑volume levels of activity.
• Must be able to prioritize, shift priorities and multi‑task as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, with the aptitude to quickly learn other systems/software.
• Ability to read and write fluently, count accurately and perform basic math equations.
• Flexibility and willingness to work weekends, overtime and second shift, when required.

• Capable of sitting, standing and walking for extended periods.
• Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate a forklift.
• Must be able to use proper lifting technique to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions.

• Location Houston Office Ameriport.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.