What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at W&O Supply?
Job Summary:
The Warehouse Manager supervises warehouse employees and oversees the efficient receipt, storage, value-adding servicing and dispatch of a wide range of goods and assembly parts. The position requires the understanding of system transactions and inventory staging with regards to work in process jobs and sales orders and is a vital part of the supply chain process.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
The Warehouse Manager supervises warehouse employees and oversees the efficient receipt, storage, value-adding servicing and dispatch of a wide range of goods and assembly parts. The position requires the understanding of system transactions and inventory staging with regards to work in process jobs and sales orders and is a vital part of the supply chain process.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Understand corporate objectives and use strategic thinking to deal with planning, coordinating, administration and general management issues, including supervision of staff and overseeing work organized by team leaders
- Planning, coordinating and monitoring the receipt, order and assembly staging and dispatch of goods with a clear understanding of work in process and all inventory system transactions
- Ensure inventory accuracy by conducting cycle counts and reconciling with ERP system on a daily basis
- Maintain physical condition of warehouse and efficient utilization of space and mechanical handling equipment while planning future capacity requirements
- Oversee the planned maintenance of vehicles, warehouse machinery and equipment and make sure employees are trained and regularly briefed on proper use and all safety requirements
- Maintain standards of health and security to provide a safe work environment with proper materials handling and storage
- Regularly communicate with manufacturers, suppliers, employees and Corporate to ensure quality of material and delivery standards are upheld
- Maintain budgets and monitor warehouse expenses as set by the Branch Manager
- Organize all work and job responsibilities for all shipping and receiving team members
- Maintain building overall operation and appearance
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree or related experience
- Experience in stock control and management
- Skills & Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with ERP Systems used for issuing and maintaining inventory
- Minimum 5 years warehouse manager experience
- Certified forklift operator
- Extremely detail-oriented
- Must be able to travel and have a clear driving record in accordance to company driving guidelines
- Clear background check and drug/alcohol screening
- Lifting: up to 50 pounds
- Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
- Lift and carry: 50 pounds for 100 feet
- Bending, stooping, walking and climbing stairs
- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
- Communicating with others to exchange information
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
- Operating machinery and/or power tools
- Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment
- Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
- Required physical ability if mandated by customer or regulatory requirements
- Able to hold body weight while swinging on rope during static and dynamic transfer (offshore)
