Warehouse Manager

The Warehouse Manager has overall responsibility for the efficient operation of warehouse and inventory flow. Included in this area of responsibility are receiving and shipping through the warehouse, fleet operations and deliveries, inventory activities and maintaining a safe and clean facility. The Warehouse Manager supervises a staff including drivers, warehouse workers, facilitates new hires, reviews employees and is responsible for progressive discipline of all staff that reports to them.

Responsible for overseeing warehouse staff, shipping/receiving, delivery drivers, etc.

Essential Functions

Receives incoming material and assembles and marks shipments based on current frame, door and hardware schedule
Monitors material flow through warehouse, including receiving, shipping and storage, assuring accuracy and efficiency at all points
Follows up on any shipping or other warehouse errors; tracks errors and costs and alerts appropriate department
Monitors equipment maintenance, including vehicles, assuring that preventative maintenance is always current and equipment is in good working order
Assists in evaluation and purchasing any new equipment or vehicles needed
Manages all warehouse and delivery employees
Conducts regular meetings with departmental staff to provide feedback on successes or receives information on problems that need a solution
Monitors qualification of warehouse employees, including driver's MVR records, to assure safe operations and maximum operating efficiency
Maintains high safety standards, assuring that equipment and facility is in good working order and that individual operators (trucks, forklifts, welding equipment, saws or other shop tools) are properly trained
Investigates any accidents, assuring proper reporting to Branch Manager for insurance carriers and follow-up to avoid any subsequent incidents
Influences decisions (along with sales and executive management) on stock items to be added or deleted from stock inventory
Supervises returned goods process, whether from salespersons' specific orders or from stock, assuring that returnable items are promptly sent to vendors, credit is received and properly applied and return charges are minimized.
Controls any obsolete or overstock material, summarizing same and preparing inventory reserve analysis on a semi-annual basis; disposes of obsolete inventory when appropriate
Assists in any book to physical inventory difference research that may be necessary following physical inventories

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma Required
4 Year College Degree in related field preferred
1 - 2 years of warehouse related experience with direct supervision of staff required
Some knowledge of the door and hardware industry and products preferred
Experience using Comsense preferred

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Experience using Microsoft Office products required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Leadership skills required.