What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at Western Diesel Services Inc?
CK Power is looking for Warehouse Manager at our St. Louis, MO location. The Warehouse Manager oversees warehouse operations to ensure that all incoming and outgoing inventory is processed according to schedule. Your duties will include preparing schedules for Warehouse Associates, training new employees on how to use machinery, and monitoring compliance with safety standards. You will complete various management, organization, and planning tasks to maintain high performance of the warehouse’s storage and shipment processes.
The Warehouse Manager leads their team by setting productivity goals, setting up logical organization systems and creating communication systems within the warehouse. You will direct shipments and resolve logistical challenges by communicating with internal or external customers, transportation providers, manufacturers, and suppliers. This position determines standards for quality control and inspects inventory and packaging before sending orders to the next location. You will maximize productivity by locating inventory for improved efficiency while allowing Warehouse Associates to easily navigate between aisles.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage warehouse associates, monitoring work and ensuring the safe use of warehouse equipment to stage, receive, up stock, locate, pack, and ship all inventory.
- Keep up to date on the latest federal and state safety regulations. · Establish warehouse practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse.
- Set warehouse and team goals in collaboration with executive management and other department managers.
- Monitor daily workplace performance and lead training initiatives to improve employees.
- Communicate with other departments to ensure products are processed in a timely manner.
What You’ll Need:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred or equivalent years’ experience.
- 5-10 years’ experience in a warehouse setting. In-depth understanding of industry and company best practices for the warehouse.
- Excellent leadership skills, including the abilities to set goals, motivate, and manage conflict.
- Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking, and active listening.
- Good project management skills, including strong decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities.
- Exceptional time management and organization skills.
- Familiarity with accounting, inventory control practices and logistics.
- Comfortable using inventory management software and other organizational computer applications.
- Strong ethical conduct and high level of confidentiality.
What Helps:
- 5 years of leadership experience preferred.
The above list is non-exhaustive. Other essential job functions may exist that are not listed here.
Competitive pay and benefits!
Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and persons with disabilities.
