What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at American Wire Group?
Warehouse Manager
Classic Wire and Cable is an industry-leading supplier and manufacturer of aluminum wire and cable products servicing the commercial, residential, renewable energy, and industrial markets, sold exclusively through electrical distributors. With our commitment to providing high-quality UL Listed aluminum wire and cable products, we have built a reputation as a trusted supplier in the industry. Our management team is led by industry veterans with decades of wire and cable experience in sales, manufacturing, distribution, engineering and marketing.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Warehouse Manager to lead our dynamic team at a 330,000-square-foot distribution center near Harrisburg, PA. This position is ideal for a proven leader eager to drive results, exceed expectations, and create a culture of safety and excellence.
Core Responsibilities
Team Leadership:
- Recruit, train, develop, and retain 30 high-performing team members.
- Foster a culture of two-way communication to inform, motivate, and recognize team excellence.
- Build strong relationships with associates, customers, and internal departments.
Operations:
- Oversee daily tasks in receiving, processing, picking, packing, and shipping to meet customer and company standards.
- Drive operational improvements, including inventory accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintain a safe, professional, and efficient facility, including building and grounds.
- Collaborate with other facilities to share best practices and optimize resources.
Safety and Compliance:
- Cultivate a safety-first culture through personal example and proactive measures.
- Identify and resolve unsafe conditions, behaviors, or processes.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and company policies.
- Develop and assess safety improvement plans to minimize incidents.
Growth and Customer Experience:
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and challenge the status quo.
- Track and document the value delivered to customers through operational excellence.
- Leverage metrics to improve customer efficiency and cost savings.
Qualifications
Education:
- High School diploma required
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years managing warehouse teams in a distribution environment.
- Minimum of 7years in a warehouse or distribution environment
- Minimum 3 years forklift experience
Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with ERP systems required (Microsoft D365 preferred).
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to manage budgets and drive process improvements.
- Commitment to fostering a culture of safety and excellence.
- Team building and collaboration, fostering a positive work environment
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move materials as needed, up to 50lbs.
Benefits
CWC provides competitive salaries and hourly compensation as well as quarterly bonus opportunities. CWC offers eligible employees a full menu of benefits, including 401(k) (matched), health, dental, vision, life insurance, pre- and post-tax savings options, and paid time off. While working, the CWC team enjoys a safe, secure workspace that focuses on achieving maximum productivity. The company rewards those who show diligence and initiative about completing their tasks and welcomes innovative solutions and suggestions from the team.
