Warehouse Manager

Position Overview

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for all inventory movement in the Distributorship’s warehouse, including loading and unloading trucks, supervising 2-3 Warehouse Workers, ordering and handling bi products and Econos, and processing cores.

• Receiving
• Putaways
• Picking
• Replenishments
• Packing
• Palletizing
• Shipping Directs Warehouse Workers
• Ensuring continuous process improvement
• Designing warehouse layout to maximize space utilization, productivity and safety
• Developing standard operating procedures and performance standards
• Managing inventory quality and accuracy assurance program
• Coordinating physical inventory process and cycle counts
• Developing stock location and order picking strategies to optimize workflow, space utilization, and labor productivity
• Being responsible for the physical custody and overall safeguarding of the inventory
• Ensuring that operations are conducted safely and within the law
• Budgeting and controlling expenses
• Processing inbound receiving of containers or full trucks, truck pallet shipments, and small parcel shipments
• Preparing and distributing operational reports
• Operating forklifts and training Warehouse Workers in safe and efficient use of the same
• Full responsibility for inventory valued at $500,000 – $3.0 million
• Managing a process flow of 1.0 – 13.0 million pieces shipped per year out of the warehouse
• Managing staff of 2-3 Warehouse Workers

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse management experience, including inventory control procedures and inventory/accounting relationships
• Superior leadership, management, motivation and teamwork skills
• Strong written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills and ability to work under pressure
• Working knowledge of carrier operations, shipment routing and distribution methods
• Understanding of state, federal and interstate commerce regulations
• Strong computer skills
• Superior training and coaching skills
• Keen understanding of hazardous shipping laws and requirements
• Ability to operate motor vehicles

• Regularly required to use hands to grasp or handle, talk and hear, stand and walk
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move 70+ lbs.
• Exposure to battery warehouse conditions such as moving equipment, mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals

Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.

• Health:
  Comprehensive healthcare benefits, company‑supported wellness program, onsite fitness center
• Career:
  Wide range of professional development opportunities, training, resources and tools
• Money:
  Competitive pay and bonus structure, saving and investment options to help you reach your financial goals and plan for your future