What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at Direct Supplies Warehouse?
Job Title: Second Shift Warehouse Manager
Company Overview: Direct Supplies Warehouse is a leading wholesale distributor of maintenance, repair, and operations products, primarily serving the apartment industry. We offer a comprehensive selection of products and value-added services to our clients.
Position Summary: We are seeking a proactive and experienced leader to oversee our warehouse associates during the second shift. The ideal candidate will manage nightly operations, including picking, quality control, packaging, and loading processes, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company standards. Additionally, the candidate will identify and recommend necessary process changes to enhance operational performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervision and Leadership: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of warehouse associates to achieve performance targets and maintain high morale.
- Operational Management: Oversee the picking, packaging, and loading of goods to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Performance Monitoring: Track warehouse performance metrics and quality standards, implementing improvements as necessary.
- Process Compliance: Ensure all warehouse processes and procedures are followed in accordance with company policies and safety regulations.
- Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and recommend necessary process changes to improve productivity and operational flow.
- Inventory Control: Manage inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations, coordinating with procurement as needed.
- Safety Enforcement: Promote and maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety policies and conducting regular safety audits.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a warehouse supervisory or leadership role, preferably during night shifts.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to maneuver very heavy items, manually on occasion.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with warehouse management systems; experience with Cherry-picker style forklift and order-picking equipment is advantageous.
- Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with team members and other departments.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Computer Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook is essential; familiarity with Excel and Word is a plus.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Benefits:
- 401(k) plan
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Second Shift: 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM, or until loading is completed
- Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Management: 3 years (Preferred)
- Warehouse Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Savage, MD 20763: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000