Warehouse Manager

## Warehouse Manager Apply:
Onsite:
Eagle Rock, Virginia, USA:
Full time:
Posted 4 Days Ago:
JR100818

MAAG Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, Maag Gala Industries, Reduction Engineering Scheer, Ettlinger, AMN, and Witte – seven successful and well-experienced companies have joined forces to become the global partner for the polymer industry. As a manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing, and filtration systems, and pulverizers we offer top-grade equipment for your demanding requirements – not only for polymer applications but also for the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

Position Title:

Warehouse Manager Business Unit:

MAAG Gala Inc.

Reports To:

Director of Operations Position Location :

Eagle Rock, VA Position Type:
Full-time Leadership responsibility:
Yes
** Main position objectives
** The Warehouse Manager completes various management, organization, and planning tasks to maintain high performance of the warehouse’s inventory, receiving and shipping processes.  In addition, the Warehouse Manager leads their team by setting productivity and accuracy goals, setting up logical organization systems and by creating communication systems within the organization. The core function of the Inventory Manager is to drive daily engagement and accountability in continuous improvement by implementing 5S, Problem Solving, Standard Work and driving a kaizen culture where team members are involved and engaged in improving their own work areas.
** Position description – Tasks, responsibilities, competencies
*** Ensure that the warehouse and the team operate at peak efficiency, with customer satisfaction being the primary goal
* Direct shipments and resolve logistical challenges by communicating with clients, sales, transportation providers, manufacturers, and suppliers
* Initiates problem solving methodologies like 5 WHY and FAST on recurring issues.
* Promotes and supports Daily Kaizen activity among team members.
* Drives daily engagement and accountability for results as part of the daily Tier meeting structure. Escalates opportunities in a timely manner and seeks rapid responses from other team members and departments. Communicates actions back to his team members.
* Determine standards for quality control and set expectations for the inspection of inventory and packaging before orders are sent to the next location
* Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory management, gate processes, and shipping protocols
* Strategize inventory volumes and warehouse capacity to maximize productivity
* Audit and report inventory
* Set warehouse and team goals in collaboration with the Director of Operations and other area leaders
* Monitor workplace performance and lead training initiatives to improve employee's knowledge base
* Communicate and collaborate with other departments to ensure products are shipped in a timely manner while building strong trust-based working relationships
* Develop and implement Process Improvements, including new technology, for all warehouse-related functions
* Spearhead improvements in material flow, layout and inventory organization
* Promote a healthy and safe work environment, encourage continuous improvement spirit within team
* Lead and participate in inventory audit requirements, ensuring processes align with expected results
* The incumbent considers all interests of quality, accident prevention and occupational safety as well as environmental safety in a preventive manner within his scope of responsibility and proactively supports the avoidance of damages to people, facilities, assets, material and environment
* The incumbent is obliged to perform tasks requested by management that…