Warehouse Operations Manager

The Warehouse Operations Manager coordinates, directs, and manages all daily activities for the
warehouse operations. The Warehouse Operations Manager is expected to have proficiency in all
areas of warehouse operations.

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Essential

Job Duties:

• Maintains and assures proper use of the company Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) systems for the transaction of sales, purchase receipt, shipping and re-distribution requirements.
• Analyzes warehouse workload to estimate worker hours and creates schedules that meet both internal and external needs for Receiving, Warehouse, Shipping and our Dealers.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve employee efficiency, equipment performance, and quality of services.
• Ability to adapt warehouse processes and configuration to evolving product line and technology (WMS).
• Foster a positive, high performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture in compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits, investigations, and corrective action reviews.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Lead emergency preparedness and warehouse risk management activities.
• Ensure contractor and visitor compliance with company safety standards while operating within warehouse facilities.

• Oversees inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, root-cause analysis of variances, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Assures the accuracy and quality of information on warehouse documents.
• Manages proper documentation for all inventory adjustments.
• Directly responsible for the accuracy of parts inventory in the warehouse.
• Operational Leadership
• Works with the Warehouse Operations Supervisors to balance the workflow on a daily basis.
• Assures the proficiency and proper training of all warehouse operations employees
• Knowledgeable in 6S methodology (Safety, Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
• Knowledge of INCOTERMS / ability to generate shipping documentation (Colli List / BOL).

• Manage warehouse operating expenses and labor budgets
• Leading continuous inventory cycle counting and annual sample inventory counts.
• Monitor productivity and cost performance against targets
• Identify and implement cost reduction and efficiency improvement opportunities while maintaining service quality.
• Establish, monitor, and report warehouse key performance indicators (KPIs) including inventory accuracy, order accuracy, on-time shipping, productivity, labor utilization, and safety performance.
• Develop corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives to address performance gaps and ensure operational targets are achieved.

• Manages Direct Reports 4+.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of Warehouse Operations team.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of warehouse or distribution center experience or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 8 or more years.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.

• Travel domestically and internationally up to 5% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver license and passport.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certifications.
• ERP/WMS experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, Net Suite).
• Forklift certification or working knowledge of powered industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT compliance standards.

Pay Range: $81,000.00 - $

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international…