Warehouse Manager

Overview:

Join our dynamic team at Carlson AirFlo as a key contributor to our warehouse operations! This role will be providing oversight and management of the Production and Warehouse department in the safest, most efficient manner in support of business goals and customer requirements. Drive continuous improvement and quality improvement initiatives.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee and manage Production Assembly, Packaging, Warehousing, and Receiving.

Ensure proper staffing to meet fluctuating customer demands with on time delivery

Works with Human Resources to interview and hire staff.

Schedule production and warehouse personnel (including oversite and approval of all requests for time off).

Create an environment of continuous improvement with a goal to increase efficiency and overall capacity.

Conduct on time performance and salary reviews.

Coach, counsel and discipline employees in abidance with company policies and procedures.

Create an environment that encourages employees to grow in their capabilities and ability to effectively contribute to the goals of the division.

Recommend and establish training opportunities/programs for direct reports.

Cross train employees to facilitate fluctuations in staffing among different work areas.

Work with the safety committee to that all warehouse activities are performed safely and in accordance with safety rules and procedures.

Establish and maintain procedures for all areas of the warehouse operations to ensure the accuracy of inventory counts.

Manage day-to-day maintenance of warehouse equipment and facility.

Fully communicate with other departments regarding issues that may affect delivery schedules.

Partners with Quality Assurance to diagnose issues with quality within the Warehouse department. Leverage trends to tackle repeated issues and improve product quality for customers.

Confers with department leaders to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with production, sales, and purchasing.

Focus on capacity optimization – both for labor and space

Other duties and projects as assigned.

KEY BEHAVIORS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Customer Focus Understands the needs of our customers and how to make them consistently satisfied; Looks to bring new ideas, products and always provides solutions to customer problems; Responds quickly to customer requests and addresses inquiries with urgency; Delivers high quality work product on time every time without exception.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making Analyzes issues to get to root cause and breaks down a problem into areas for resolution; Generates alternative solutions; Makes fact-based decisions in a timely manner and communicates to all stakeholders.
• Communication / Interpersonal Skills Clear communications; Professional in interactions; Listens wells, is respectful of others and can adapt well to changing circumstances; Keeps supervisor and direct reports informed of key issues and relevant decisions.
• Positive Energy Makes the workplace enjoyable and a place that others want to be a part of; Creates supportive and welcoming environment and is approachable to others; Assumes positive intent of others when approaching questions or conflict resolution.
• Leadership & Talent Development Provides clarity of vision, strategy, and sets priorities for execution; Possesses business acumen, strategic thinking and financial understanding; Conveys enthusiasm and consistently develops talent for the future.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· 5 years prior management experience within a manufacturing and warehouse environment.

· Prior experience working with 5S and Lean manufacturing programs highly desirable.

· Strong written, verbal and interpersonal relationship skills.

· Organized with strong attention to detail.

· Able to plan effectively and efficiently.

· Able to respond quickly and efficiently when work demands change.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as prior ERP experience (D365 experience highly desired)

· Reliable with strong follow-through.

· Ability to envision and drive change when needed to meet the growth and continuously changing needs of our business.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell and occasionally kneel, crouch, or crawl with reasonable accommodation.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Must be able to effectively use the English language, in verbal and written form.

· Must be able to effectively communicate and interpret work instructions and safety rules using English.

· Ability to become certified to safely operate a forklift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee may works near moving mechanical parts.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform in the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities and additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Nothing in this job description restricts the Company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Employment is at-will, and nothing contained in this job description is intended to create or imply a contractual relationship or alter the at-will status of the employee. The employee will also be required to follow all company policies and procedures.

We are committed to providing salary ranges for open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on applicant's experience, qualifications, location and internal equity considerations.

The salary range for this position is noted in the posting. This range reflects the base salary for this role. There are other benefits associated with this position that are also listed with this posting.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed