Logistics and Warehouse Manager

Summary

This job requires strong analytical and technical abilities and demands fast, but carefully thought-out results. Strong leadership and control of the work process from beginning to end is necessary. The job centers around developing new ideas, systems and technology, and also analyzing and improving on old ones. A high level of expertise is expected and the ability to spot and correct errors is important. Work must be done right and quickly, while always focusing on accomplishing the goal and demanding the highest quality work from co-workers and subordinates. Interest and energy focuses primarily on the work at hand, with negligible inclination for small talk or social involvement. The broad scope of the job demands a factual, direct and authoritative style of communication. Decision-making, though swift, is very calculated and singular, with little reliance on consensus or collaborating opinions.

Job Characteristics

• A systematic, patient pace with the emphasis on creative imaginative thought in order to get the job done right. Provides opportunity to complete one task before undertaking the next. The job provides stable, consistent methods, processes and procedures.
• Technical, intellectual focus. Great deal of attention devoted to developing a creative solution to problems and decisions.
• Offers the chance to develop expertise and a full understanding of the job to be done. This is an “Expert” job and requires a desire to develop and maintain specialty knowledge.
• The quality and correctness of decisions is more important than the speed with which decisions are made. Decisions must be made based on factual information and cannot be rushed.
• Communication is reserved and strictly factual. Communicates with confidence once sure of the information.
• Leadership is established by producing high quality, accurate products and processes. Devotion to the task supports and frames the leadership style.
• Fast-paced environment Leading and controlling multiple projects simultaneously
• A definite analytical and technical orientation. High standards and high quality work is of utmost importance Structured, organized and efficient work expected of self and others
• Big picture, strategic decisions, well thought out and analyzed

Management Responsibilities

Logistics and Warehouse Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Daily communication of department goals and key indicators on performance to all team members
• Supportive, non-threatening leadership style
• Communicate with project management team and schedule delivery of finished goods to the job sites.
• Keep track of all finished goods before being shipped to the jobsite, including prebuild and store items that will be stored in of-site warehouse.
• Review all finished good items for quality and address with the production team. Help track Cost of Quality work orders through the production process to ensure that problems are solved in the right ways and as efficiently as possible.
• Manage palletization and packaging of finished goods, including labeling of products.
• Manage creation of shipment items in ERP software (Innergy) and printing of bill of ladings.
• Delegate shipments to drivers and manage shipment/ loading process throughout the workday.
• Delegation of all other daily activities in department scope with clear expectations.
• Address department needs of all team members and remove obstacles that negatively impact the flow of material or execution of daily activities.
• Document and take actions to continually improve on key indicators that drive department performance.
• Move team members to different work posts based on priorities of due dates and revenue.
• Understand and communicate priorities based on the delivery schedule.
• Provide hands-on, working manager support at all work posts and backfill all positions within the department when necessary.
• Communicate with team members about attendance and performance while setting clear expectations based on the company attendance policy and disciplinary procedures.
• Provide constant oversight of safety in the department and coach team members on proper procedures when needed.
• Administer a managerial presence to the department floor at least 60% of each working shift.
• Provide coaching to all department team members that will positively impact efficiency and quality of work.
• Ensure that shift schedules are abided by and a timely return to work post is executed by all team members following allotted break periods.
• Provide an environment in which all team members can contribute to continuous improvement and escalate issues or ideas to the Plant Manager or to the weekly Production L10 meeting.
• Build rapport within the department and cultivate a team-oriented environment
• Supervise and manage all activities related to the receiving department, ensuring goods are received and processed accurately and on time

Education

• High School diploma, GED, or higher is required
• Relevant experience can be considered as an equivalent to a degree

Experience

• One or more years’ experience within the woodworking, manufacturing, or construction industry is preferred.
• One or more years' experience in a shipping, logistics, or warehouse related position is preferred.
• Experience with the use of ERP software is preferred.

Computer Requirements

• Shipment scheduling software – Innergy
• Time tracking software – Innergy
• Shop drawing software – Innergy
• Material requisition software – Innergy

Language & Mathematical Skills

• Ability to effectively present information, questions, or discrepancies to Plant Management for resolution
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; mentally, hand-and-paper, and calculator.

Remote Work Capabilities