Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager

As a fast-moving and high-performing solar energy company, Better Earth relies on the efficiency and effectiveness of our warehouses. The Warehouse Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the inventory, tools, safety equipment, and job pulling practices within the warehouse. They are a leader within the operations team and they help to set the culture and performance expectations of the warehouse. Better Earth’s inventoried equipment and vehicles are our #1 cost drivers. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, does well in a fast-paced environment, is a self-starter, likes organization and is capable of the physical aspects of the job. Basic computer literacy is a must and forklift skills are a plus!

Responsibilities:

• Be an operational and cultural leader in the warehouse and exemplify our Core Values: 
  • Communication
  • Empathy
  • Extreme Ownership
  • Belief
• Utilize our CRM / Project Management System to oversee the job pulling process and ensure equipment accuracy for every project.
• Look forward into Better Earth’s scheduled project pipeline to ensure that all necessary materials are on hand and staged no later than the day before a project is scheduled for installation.
• Review project plans and site surveys at least 3-days prior to a project’s scheduled installation date to ensure all material requirements are met; for more complicated projects expectation is extended to at least 5-days prior to installation.
• Assist with and ensure that installation crews (especially crew leads) double check, sign-off on and load up all necessary and accurate equipment for the day.
• Oversee and enforce Better Earth’s truck stocking; truck cleaning; and BoS Material stocking programs with the install crew leads, service techs, and inspection techs.
• Utilize our Inventory Management System (IMS) to ensure we always have the equipment we need in the warehouse and on our shelves to complete every project efficiently.
• Work with our Procurement Team and our vendors to ensure that orders are placed in a timely fashion to again ensure that equipment arrives on time and we always have what we need to complete every project.
• Receive orders from our vendors and restock inventory in a timely and organized manner.
• Work with our Service Technicians to ensure they have the equipment they need to complete their projects as well.
• Assist the Fleet Manager and the Operations Manager to ensure Better Earth’s fleet is under control and properly maintained.
• Manages all tools, safety equipment, gear, SWAG, etc. in the warehouse in an organized, cleanly and efficient manner.
• Provide leadership & managerial support to the Warehouse Specialist (as needed); Ensure that position is set-up for success for job pulling, keeping an organized warehouse, and supporting install crews as they return to the warehouse.

• High school diploma or GED is preferred
• 2 years of Warehouse experience is a plus and 1 of those years in a lead position is a huge plus
• Basic forklift skills are a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are a plus
• Basic computer literacy is a must
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more and do other physically demanding work
• Must be detail oriented in a fast paced environment
• Must like organization and cleanliness
• Must work well with others
• Knowledge of electrical equipment is a plus, knowledge of solar equipment is a huge plus

Warehouse Manager Key Performance Indicators

• Inventory Value and Variance to Min/Max quantities on designated categories
  • Big BoS; Small BoS and Wire; Safety; Consumables; Racking
  • Appropriate inventory levels will be set based on install volume and then variances will be measured to those levels. Deviations should not exceed 5%.
• Cycle Count Completion Each Week
  • 100% Completion Rate
  • 99% Count Accuracy
• Will-Call and Home Depot Run Spend
  • Target <$0.01/W for Install (Excluding regular stock purchases)
  • Target <$0.01/W for Service & Inspection (Excluding regular stock purchases)
  • Number of Home Depot Runs per Month (# of receipts)
• Order Receiving Accuracy
  • Metric TBD
• Job pulling accuracy and sign off of materials
  • All crews must sign and return pull sheet
  • LPV feedback on misses and root cause
• Material COGS
  • Pricing benchmark and variance to benchmark will be measured and shared
• Tool and Safety Check-out Program Management
  • 100% compliance to tool and safety check-out program
  • Tools recovered at termination of an employee
• Attendance at all weekly 1-on-1 meetings with Procurement Team

Additional Details

• Expected hours worked are 40 to 50 hours per week. 6 am to 3 pm w/ 1 hour lunch.
• Any overtime must be approved by Direct Manager

Hourly - Nonexempt

Salary : $20 - $26