What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at assaabloy?
Are you looking for the next step in your career? An exciting opportunity has opened up for a driven and motivated team member to join the D&D Technologies Operations team as a Warehouse Manager based at in our Charlotte, NC location.
D&D Technologies is a company dedicated to the design and manufacture of quality, state-of the-art gate latches, locks and hinges. We are the trusted name in innovative gate hardware and our Australian-made products are sold and exported worldwide. Established in the late 1980s, D&D gained international recognition with its ground-breaking Magna Latch® magnetic child safety gate latch for swimming pool and other child safety gates, winning several prestigious design awards for our revolutionary design. Since then, D&D has expanded operations and continues to grow its product range, delivering innovative safety, privacy and security gate hardware solutions. In 2022, D&D Technologies was acquired by ASSA ABLOY.
The primary function of this warehouse is distribution and kitting. The successful candidate will oversee the daily operations of our warehouse, ensure efficient processes, maintain inventory accuracy, and manage a team of warehouse staff. This role requires hands-on involvement and must ensure that all operations run smoothly and effectively, making customer service a priority. This role reports directly to the US Operations Manager and offers the chance to make a real impact while building lasting relationships.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
- Manage and develop warehouse operations and staff, ensuring a holistic approach to employees.
- Ensure that a safe working environment is established and maintained and that any injuries are promptly reported.
- Coordinate and oversee all warehouse logistics processes including the accurate and timely shipment of products, maintenance of shipping documentation, manifests, and receipts.
- Report to senior management on shipping activities and issues.
- Perform various inventory counts. Reconcile any inventory variances.
- Order supplies as needed ensuring stockouts do not occur.
- Supervise all forklift operations and ensure forklift is inspected daily.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse and ensure that all machinery is safe and regularly serviced.
- Control and organize storage and inventory space.
- Work with staffing agency for temporary staffing needs.
- Abide by and enforce facility rules, state laws and regulations.
- Improve warehouse work processes through strategic planning to create a more efficient fulfillment system.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or proven Warehouse Manager work experience of at least 5 years.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and best practices.
- Forklift experience, standup forklift experience a plus.
- Proficiency in computer systems, including Microsoft Office, ERP or WMS, UPS WorldShip & FedEx Ship Manager.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Physical stamina, able to work long hours on one’s feet and lift 50 pounds
- Spanish speaking.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Bonus
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
