1ST SHIFT WAREHOUSE MANAGER- PA

Description

Job Summary:

The Shift Manager, Warehouse Operations leads shift operations at BOX Partner’s warehouse locations and leads people and processes to safely deliver products to BOX Partners’ customers with speed and quality. This leadership role is challenging and appeals to people who have a keen sense of ownership and enjoy the work that goes into launching a new operation.

A BOX Partners warehouse is a complex operation that requires leaders who have experience in a safety and quality-focused, high-volume warehouse environment along with strong people leadership skills. These skills are imperative in leading all aspects of a shift, from managing receiving/picking/shipping activities to ensuring the safety of our associates. A strong operations mindset is required to address this complexity, including but not limited to shift planning, receiving, picking/packing, shipping, yard management, transportation and logistics, safety, quality, Associate engagement, and productivity. A successful Manager will be able to provide clear directions to their team each day and ensure they have the tools and support needed to achieve their goals, while also creating an environment that fosters ideas to improve the business day after day.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires and trains new supervisors and warehouse labor
• Oversees the daily execution of work for the entire building
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations to supervisors
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Build and execute shift plans that safely and efficiently execute the required inbound and outbound volume each shift
• Achieve assigned goals for safety, customer experience and productivity
• Collaborate with all support teams including Safety, Transportation, and others to develop plans to meet business objectives
• Help build the culture of the warehouse through associate engagement and supervisor development
• Engage all levels of the organization to remove waste from operations processes by supporting Lean, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement activities
• Uphold the Box Partner’s mission, vision, and values in the building and in the community
• Work flexible hours as the business demands, including overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Other duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

 Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.

At least three years in warehouse management or similar operations leadership roles.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
• Prolonged periods of standing/walking warehouse floor to observe/manage business activity

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

BOX Partners is an E-Verify employer. We will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's form I-9 to confirm work authorization. BOX Partners does not use E-Verify to pre-screen applicants.