Warehouse Manager

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Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.

This position will be located in: Saint Joseph, MO

Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed Final date to receive applications. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

Pay Range:

* Individual compensation is determined based on several factors, including job-related skills and qualifications, education, relevant experience, work location, internal equity considerations, and the overall responsibilities of the position.

The Warehouse Manager leads and manages the operations, activities, and employees of the warehouse in providing services to our customers. Manages and oversees all activities associated with the warehouse and delivery areas. Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds so the property is neat, safe, and within Border States and government standards. Ensures the supervisor manages their team effectively so the warehouse is run efficiently.

Leads and manages the activities associated with our inventory process.

Essential Functions

• Leads and manages the operations, activities, and employees of the warehouse in providing services to our customers.
• Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds so the property is neat, safe, and within Border States and government standards.
• Oversees the supervisor responsible for safety and maintenance of all warehouse equipment and vehicles in accordance with Border States, our vendors, and/or any government standards.
• Ensures the supervisor manages their team effectively so the warehouse is run efficiently.
• Optimizes delivery routes for efficiency and being customer centric.

Non-essential Functions

• Leads and manages the activities associated with our inventory process.
• Completes cycle counting, controls inventory shortage, and manages product expiration.
• Ensures driver records are updated as needed to satisfy Border States and state and federal requirements.
• Ensures all drivers meet Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL) requirements if they drive trucks that are above 26,000 pounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

• 4-year business or related degree or the equivalent in work experience.
• Prior management experience with a minimum of 5 years of prior warehouse distribution and/or city desk experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of electrical products or systems highly desired.
• Must have a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles.
• Prior experience operating a forklift is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English required.
• Prefer strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), internet, email and SAP software.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize.
• Excellent customer service skills including being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.

Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

• Lift from Floor to Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 101 + lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
• < than 10 lbs.
  
  - Occasionally
• 10 to 25 lbs.
  
  - Occasionally
• 26 to 50 lbs.
  
  - Occasionally
• 51 to 75 lbs.
  
  - Occasionally
• 76 to 100 lbs.
  
  - Occasionally
• Unilateral Carry:
  • < than 10 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs.
    
    -…