Warehouse Operations Manager

Blue Sky is a fourth-generation family-owned business that believes our company is only as strong as our reputation.  We believe our greatest strength is our team members and caring for them the same as family is what separates us from the competition. This guiding principle has earned trust inside and outside of Blue Sky and kept clients coming back for generations. We back our team with a generous benefits package, career development opportunities and several other rewards. We are a growing company and if you share these same values then you may be the “perfect fit” for our team.

As the Warehouse Operations Manager at Blue Sky, you will work as the leader of a dynamic and passionate team to create accountability, enhance communication, and focus on improvements to efficiency and profitability within our warehouse. The Warehouse Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of the warehouse and all roles, inventory management, and logistics of getting needed parts/equipment to the field professionals. The primary roles, but not limited to, are as follows: coordinating needed activities, maintaining accurate inventory levels, developing and training staff on best practices and ensuring compliance with safety standards and organizational policies.

Job Responsibilities

Staffing

• Making sure all shifts are covered properly for the business’s needs
• Filling in during times of vacation/sickness
• Participate in interviews to help identify the best candidates for new hires

Inventory Management

• Utilize the inventory management system
• Maintain proper levels of needed inventory utilizing min/max levels
• Expedite jobs needing to be staged and same day deliveries base on available resources (runners, uber, department apprentices)
• Utilize proper sourcing of needed materials
• Ensure the quality of products is up to the business’s standards by collaborating with senior leaders and department managers
• Coordinate material returns properly and efficiently

Staff Supervision and Training

• Manage and solve team conflicts and complications
• Provide and document training in all necessary areas to the entire warehouse staff
• Participate and deliver content in monthly staff meetings
• Develop and utilize job duty check lists for daily/weekly tasks that must be completed

Safety and Compliance

• Reinforce the business’s safety guidelines at the individual level
• Identify and mitigate any safety hazards to prevent accidents/injuries
• Attend regular safety committee meetings to keep the warehouse operations aligned with the company standards

Equipment and Facilities Maintenance

• Ensure the entire property is well maintained and keeps a professional appearance
• Ensure all warehouse equipment is operational and coordinate any repairs needed

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain accurate reports of company assets (tools and inventory)
• Help analyze and prepare data to present to senior leadership
• Report KPIs to the warehouse team on a regular basis

Continuous Improvement of Operations

• Evaluate Current operations to identify areas that need to be refined and perfected
• Work with other department leaders to make sure expectations and results are aligned
• Use KPIs to highlight potential problem areas and develop improvement plans

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong Leadership and Team Management Skills
• Self-Motivated
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Suite)
• Experience in warehouse operations, logistics and inventory management
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills
• Great Communication Skills

• To adequately perform the duties of this job the employee is regularly and routinely required to sit; stand, walk, stoop, use hands to finger, handle controls; hear, and talk. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to climb ladders, work in hot and cold environments, and work in small crawl spaces. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 50lbs and up because the equipment being used can be heavy and cumbersome. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 
• The work environment can vary depending on the season and scope of work - employees are required to work outdoors throughout the seasons.  
• The work environment will subject employees to continual interruptions and changing priorities. Effective, consistent, and constant communication with customers, vendors, co-workers, and others is required. 

We offer a variety of benefits to all of our employees, which include:

• Three Kaiser Medical Plans to select from with a 100% Company Paid Option
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance & Accident Coverage options
• Company Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability & Basic Life
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Retirement Account with 3% Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Paid Sick Time
• Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Company Paid Gym Membership, Costco Membership & Chiropractic Care
• Company Paid Uniforms Provided
• Tool Account Program
• Weekly Payroll

Blue Sky Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.