What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager-Night Shift position at Thomas Foods?
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Under the supervision of the Warehouse Director, this position requires the individual to be responsible for the overall performance of the night shift warehouse operations. He/she will manage the team, assign tasks, assist with planning, staffing and needs for the shift.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directing all warehouse operations, including shipping, and receiving product during night shift
Handling management-related duties such as recruiting, retaining, and ensuring the proper training of quality employees in a positive, professional manner for the staff and positions under their control
Ensuring proper picking and loading operations are followed
Ensuring proper safety and sanitation throughout the warehouse
Planning work and setting goals for team members
Maintaining a "hands-on" commitment to getting the job done
Exhibits a “can-do” attitude
Ensuring KPI’s are being developed, maintained, and achieved
Developing positive rapport with staff, as well as maintaining strong working relationships
Promoting team (TFI) spirit and working collaboratively to achieve team goals
Establishing, maintaining, and enforcing operational procedures for the verification of incoming and outgoing shipments
Maintaining the physical condition of warehouse by inspecting equipment and issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement
Coordinating activities of the warehouse with other divisions and departments to ensure availability of merchandise
Communicating with customer service department regarding the coordination of orders
Supervising and training staff in accordance with the organization's policies an applicable law, as well as keeping staff informed and trained on new systems and procedures
Completing warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning staff to specific duties, picking, and packing customer orders for delivery, etc., and following up on work results
Reviewing bills of lading for incoming merchandise and customer orders to plan work activities
Directing reclamation of damaged merchandise
Performing other duties as assigned by management
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or equivalent; Associates degree preferred
Ability to read and write English
3-5 years’ experience managing a food warehouse environment
Strong computer skills specifically in Microsoft Office
Be able to communicate clearly and concisely to team and across different departments of the business
Current certifications for Forklift
Forward thinking, Critical-thinker, Problem-solver
Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide in all units of measurements
Possess excellent leadership skills
Must be flexible to work all hours as needed to ensure the warehouse operations are running as expected
Must be able to lift to a maximum of 60lbs
Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug screenings
English Spanish Bilingual Preferred, but not Required
Understand and abide by all safety regulations as well as policies and procedure set forth by Thomas Foods International, USA