What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Warehouse Operations position at DEUTZ?
Manager, Warehouse Operations
Location : Sequence Center
Working hours :
DEUTZ is one of the world's leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drivetrains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Warehouse Manager will be responsible for all areas of warehouse operations including implementation of processes, personnel management, inventory management, security, safety, housekeeping, and administrative processes that pertain to all warehouse activities, and all other functions designed to meet performance standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
The Warehouse Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties :
- Oversee multiple warehouse facilities, manage Warehouse Supervisors, and coordinate daily work assignments. Identify and coordinate training activities, promotions, wage increases and termination. Recommend overtime as needed to meet customer demands.
- Supervise and perform activities of employees engaged in loading / unloading, selecting, packing, shipping, receiving, and transporting of merchandise.
- Supervise incoming and outgoing shipment activity; ensure efficient, accurate and timely customer service to ensure service goals are attained.
- Perform any and all physical requirements necessary to lift and move inventory around the warehouse.
- Operate and maneuver warehouse equipment and any material(s) contained in the manner consistent with the intended purpose of the equipment and the manufacturers' instructions.
- Maintain security of merchandise and equipment and ensure safe working conditions.
- Ensure that all warehouse procedures are followed and coordinate warehouse huddles and / or regular meetings with the warehouse employees.
- Required to attend all safety meetings.
- Other Duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities : 1-4 warehouse supervisors
Travel Demands : Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 10% depending on business needs.
QUALIFICATIONS :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
Required Preferred Description
X High School diploma or equivalent
X 3-5 years of warehouse management experience
X SAP Experience
X Customer Service focused
X Strong leadership and organizational skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILLS :
LANGUAGE ABILITY :
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
MATHEMATICAL ABILITY :
Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Compute rate, ratio and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY :
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Demand Requirement Frequency
Concentration Daily
Sitting Daily
Communication Daily
Vision Daily
Verbal Daily
Standing Daily
Hearing / Listening Daily
Lifting Daily
Bending Daily
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
EEO Statement
DEUTZ is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, DEUTZ also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.
