Warehouse Manager

About Munch's Supply

Munch’s Supply was founded in 1956 by Willard Munch, who wanted to develop a local source of electrical supplies for area contractors. Today, the company focuses exclusively on supplying heating, cooling and plumbing industry contractors with quality products, serving professionals in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. For more than 65 years, Munch’s Supply has operated with a commitment to service as a leading distributor for trusted brands such as American Standard, Trane, Mitsubishi and Rheem.

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oversees the branch warehouse operational functions related to shipping, delivery, receiving, inventory control, product transfer, merchandising, and merchandise will call. This role is responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate movement of product at all times.

• Maintains warehouse organization, cleanliness, and accurate product placement according to system records.
• Ensures all shelving and product locations are correctly labeled and consistently maintained.
• Conducts timely monthly facility inspections and performs basic building maintenance as directed.
• Monitors vehicle routing and delivery performance using tracking technology.
• Communicates facility or operational issues to management and corporate personnel.
• Participates in branch walkthroughs with corporate staff as required.
• Supervises branch staff, ensuring proper coverage, performance, and adherence to schedules.
• Leads performance management activities including coaching, reviews, and disciplinary actions in partnership with HR.
• Fosters a positive, communicative work environment through consistent leadership.
• Ensures timecard accuracy and manages scheduling adjustments as needed.
• Trains warehouse staff on proper equipment use and product handling procedures.
• Coordinates with management to maintain adequate staffing levels.
• Serves as the branch’s lead safety advocate, ensuring full compliance with safety protocols.
• Reviews inspection forms, identifies issues, and recommends safety-related operational improvements.
• Immediately addresses and corrects unsafe conditions in the warehouse.
• Reports all accidents, injuries, and incidents promptly, assisting in accurate safety data collection and reporting.
• Ensures efficient and accurate handling of all incoming freight.
• Verifies compliance with standard operating procedures for Bills of Lading, damage notations, and freight counts.
• Follows company protocols for communicating exceptions on Bills of Lading, including damages and shortages.
• Monitors all inbound trucks, drivers, and purchase orders through the receiving log.
• Schedules drivers, trucks, and deliveries to maximize efficiency and minimize cost; coordinates with the assigned manager on any issues that arise.
• Utilizes third-party carriers to outsource deliveries when necessary to meet service requirements.
• Communicates promptly with the manager regarding delivery-related concerns, including customer complaints, jobsite safety incidents, employee feedback, and any driver accidents, citations, or violations.
• Ensures adherence to company procedures for driver logs, product returns and credits, and monitoring of driver punctuality.
• Verifies completion of daily vehicle inspection reports to maintain fleet safety and compliance.
• Ensures all product transfers are executed accurately and efficiently in accordance with company standards.
• Oversees compliance with procedures related to pulling, checking, loading, and receiving transferred merchandise.
• Confirms that all outbound transfers are pulled on the same day they are entered into the system and that inbound transfers are received and processed in the system on the day of arrival at the branch.
• Ensures all vehicles…