Job Description

Job Description

Warehouse Manager

Exciting role with a mid-sized, successful company. Be part of an experienced, high-performing operations management team and manage a key piece of our new warehouse operations in Windsor, CT. We offer a generous benefits package.

About the Company

We are an industry leader in housewares products. Across our multiple products, we create, manufacture, and sell our own products to hundreds of retailers across North America, stocking and/or manufacturing products in multiple facilities across the world. We enjoy a reputation for quality and sustainability. The company is successful and has a long history of winning in the marketplace. Our team members are valued and are encouraged to reach their full potential. We foster entrepreneurial spirit and imaginative teamwork with the freedom to act. Our company offers competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a generous benefits package that includes PTO (sick time, paid vacation), paid holidays, 401(k), Personal Assistance Program, medical, dental. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.

About the Role

We are opening a warehouse operation in the Northeast market. This will be a key facility in our distribution network, which has been growing significantly over the last 3-4 years. The Warehouse Manager will build, develop, and lead a team starting at 24 – 45 individuals (head count is expected to grow over the next couple of years) in an approx. 160,000 square foot facility. The Manager is responsible for maintaining a sharp and reliable pick, pack, and ship service to our customers across North America. This position is for a strong leader with a high comfort level with warehouse systems and procedures, a great work ethic, high expectations, and a high energy level with no tolerance for poor work performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the warehouse.
• Significant focus on inventory accuracy.
• Conduct regular cycle counts per existing procedures.
• Receive incoming material and store it accurately, following company procedures.
• Pick, pack, and ship all orders daily, meeting key customer metrics/matrixes.
• Responsible for information between WH and Forwarders.
• Ensure planning of Inbound and Container list, Replenishment, Pick/Pack, Outbound and Shipments, Re-packing jobs, VAS, etc.
• Ensure a high level of accuracy in picking and robust methods of packing.
• Ensure systems are updated according to progress on Orders, Re-pack and other tasks.
• Responsible for Inventory and Stock counts.
• Maintain a safe working environment with 100% compliance with all safety and environmental regulations, including 100% use of certified equipment operators with no exceptions.
• Cross-train employees and provide a working environment conducive to high morale and productivity.
• Meet or exceed monthly spending budgets and performance targets.
• Support warehouse layout projects as needed.
• Work with Customer Service personnel to ensure a smooth and efficient process.
• Drive proactive Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Engagement improvements.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of warehouse management or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of warehouse-related experience is preferred; housewares and consumer product industry experience is a plus.
• A college degree is preferred, but experience and attitude are more important.
• Mature, responsible individual comfortable working for an out-of-state manager.
• Excellent English skills required.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to supervise, train, organize, and prioritize work assignments and activities.
• Knowledge of shipping, receiving, storage, and warehouse safety techniques.
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• ERP knowledge is required. (Microsoft D365 preferred but not required)
• ASN knowledge is preferred.
• Motivated, self-starter.
• Detail oriented with a sense of urgency.
• Conflict Management.
• Prioritize projects and meet deadlines and customer expectations.
• Ability to meet set performance standards including, but not limited to, inventory accuracy and on-time delivery.

Additional Information

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• A drug screening and background check may be requested after initial job offer.

Pay range and compensation package

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary and benefits: Depends on experience etc.
• Schedule: Fulltime position Monday to Friday (flexible when needed)
• Supplemental pay types: Potential bonus pay

Education

• College degree

Experience

• Warehouse management: 5+ years (Required)
• Warehouse: 10-20 years (Preferred)

Language

• English (Required)

Work Location

• In person

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.

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