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Warehouse Manager - Shop

Flexibility Option : In Person Job Req Id : 29233 Description :

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 : Curtis Bay , MD

Job Summary

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 BSE 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.

Responsibilities

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 BSE and government standards.
• Oversees the supervisor responsible for safety and maintenance of all warehouse equipment and vehicles in accordance with BSE, 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 BSE and state and federal requirements
• Ensures all drivers meet Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL) requirements if they drive trucks that are above 26,000 lbs.
• Other duties as designated by manager or other designate.

Qualifications

• Four-year business or related degree or the equivalent in work experience.
• Prior management experience with a minimum of five 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.

Skills and Abilities

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

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency) :

Occasionally 0 33% Frequently 34 66% Continuously : 67 100%

• Lift from Floor to Waist : < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally51 to 75 lbs.
• Occasionally76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally101 lbs. - Occasionally
• Above Waist Lift : < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally76 to 100 lbs.
• Occasionally101 lbs. - Not at all
• Unilateral Carry : < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all76 to 100 lbs.
• Not at all101 lbs. - Not at all
• Bilateral Carry : < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally76 to 100 lbs.
• Not at all101 lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day :

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Occasionally
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Occasionally
• Bending / Stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
• Climbing / Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Occasionally
• Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
• Crouching / Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
• Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Not at all
• Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently
• Repetitive Motion (substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers) - Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation (movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
• Pushing / Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
• Handling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
• Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently
• Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Occasionally
• Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift) - Frequently
• Use of tools (safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, and shipping parts) - Frequently
• Hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
• Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Frequently
• Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Not at all

Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion.

Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Our History

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with over 120 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills.

We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries.

Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners.

We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers.

Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers’ needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do.

We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.

Values

As a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.

Our Purpose

We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.

Service Philosophy

We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.

Service Standards

Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .

Your career

Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?

Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to :

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity

FSA & HSA

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Disability Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Time

Personal Leave time and more!

Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.

Equal Opportunity For All

It’s not just the law. It’s something we’ve believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.

Drug Free / Smoke Free workplace

Last updated : 2024-07-02