What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at Vibrantz Technologies?
About Vibrantz Technologies
Vibrantz Technologies (“Vibrantz” or “Company”) is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving customers globally, our innovations are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications to enhance the hue, functionality, safety and environmental footprint of everyday consumer products. Our key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology enable benefits like more durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 60 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents and employs roughly 4,000 individuals. We are building a strong, shared culture that is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship, and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages employees’ heads, hands and - uniquely - their hearts.
Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.
For more information, please visit
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Job Function
As the Warehouse Manager, reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you'll be at the heart of our operations in Ashtabula, OH. You'll oversee the seamless flow of raw materials and supplies, ensuring our products are shipped out on time and in perfect condition.
Responsibilities
- Designates storage locations of materials to ensure both safe and effective utilization of warehouse space.
- Ensures that materials are delivered to Production areas to support operational plans.
- Responsible for setting up both incoming/outgoing deliveries.
- Directs final inspection of packaging, labelling, and shipping document preparation.
- Coordinates notification of carriers and schedules delivery.
- Maintains an active safety program with direct reports. Actively participates in Site Leadership Safety Audits, 5S Program, job safety training, and enforcement of all general plant safety rules.
- Supervises personnel assigned to the Warehouse area ensuring that training schedules are developed and maintained.
- Monitors the Warehouse areas for cost effective operations, reporting to management needs and suggestions that could reduce operating expenses.
- Establishes and maintains both records and reports as directed by the Plant Manager.
- Responsible for inventory control at both the Ashtabula site and outside warehouses.
- Works with the Warehouse Team to perform routine cycle counts on both raw materials and finished goods.
- Responsible for conducting physical inventory at both the Ashtabula site and Outside Warehouses.
- Site SAP Super User assisting others to troubleshoot problems and assist with development/testing of the business planning system as needed.
Required Experience
- 5 years of experience in shipping, receiving, and warehousing processes, including products, raw materials, and ERP computer systems.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, along with basic math, team leadership, and analytical abilities.
- Comprehensive knowledge of BMS procedures and work instructions related to shipping, receiving, and warehousing.
Preferred Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree
Location
Ashtabula, OH
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