What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at Interstate Batteries (Boston Battery Wholesale)?
Lets start with an introduction. We are Boston Battery Wholesale, a franchise of Interstate Batteries. Have you heard of us before? Its ok if you havent, we dont take it personal. To keep it simple, we sell batteries, but not just any batteries, we sell only the Interstate Battery brand which just so happens to be considered the most reliable battery on the market and is the preferred brand among automotive professionals.
Not familiar with batteries? Thats ok, most of us werent either before we started working here, but now, we know more about batteries than we ever thought possible.. or even wanted to know!
Come on, you know you want to be a battery expert like us. You can learn more about us at www.bostonbattery.net but for now, keep reading to learn about a career opportunity.
About your future job
You be assigned to our Runnemede, NJ location & will be responsible for managing all functions of our warehouse and will direct a team of up to 6 warehouse team members by coaching, leading, and mentoring everyone to maximize their potential. As the Warehouse Manager, will ensure all processes & procedures are followed, production goals are met, and you will proactively address any issues that may prevent your team from meeting the expected outcomes. You will ensure our safety programs & company policies are followed and you are expected to lead by example, hold everyone equally accountable and maintain a positive team culture that aligns with our business strategies and core values.
Some of the job responsibilities
- Lead, coach & mentor warehouse team to drive efficiencies and maximize their potential
- Hire & train team members & continuously monitor employee performance of entire team following company schedule
- Oversee & responsible for the daily workflow of the warehouse; organize staff to ensure proper workflow efficiency
- Accurately manage inventory by ordering inventory to maintain minimum inventory levels for each SKU
- Conduct weekly cycle counts and ensure data is current in electronic systems
- Ensure delivery trucks are loaded with accurate inventory to fulfil orders
- Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely procurement of materials and supplies
- Develop and implement efficient warehouse processes and procedures to optimize productivity and minimize errors
- Use analytical reasoning to quickly understand and identify issues and propose solutions
- Maintain cleanliness and order of all warehouse storage areas
- Lead weekly team meetings & proactively communicate company initiatives with team to keep everyone aligned
- Safety First: Lead by example, ensure all team members are trained on safety procedures and all safety policies, procedures & initiatives are followed daily
- Ensure safe working environment and correct at risk behaviors
