Manager, Warehouse Job Description

Manager, Warehouse Job Description

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Manager, warehouse provides or conducts training of various system and applications including Microsoft Office and others.

Manager, Warehouse Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Manages three supervisors who direct a total of approx
Managing the day-to-day performance and progress
Manages activities of associates in warehouse departments including, but not limited to, receiving, stocking, retrieving, VAS, packing, processing and shipping of finished goods
Determine work procedures, review schedules and expedite workflow through the efficient usage, training/cross-training and development of regular and temporary labor
Respond to production problems and implement solutions as necessary
Support Director of Distribution with a variety of operational tasks
General Distribution Center Management/Vice President Distribution Operations- Communicates production information associate issues and or concerns
Motivate, coach, counsel associates and encourage teamwork
Interact with subordinates, peers and upper management to achieve business goals
Meets staffing levels and productivity standards as budgeted

Manager, Warehouse Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Manager, Warehouse

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: APICS, OSHA, CPIM, TESA/ASSA, ASE, CPR, PIT, 9001, ISO, CSCP

Education for Manager, Warehouse

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the manager, warehouse job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Business, Education, Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Technical, Business/Administration, Operations Management, Manufacturing, General Education

Skills for Manager, Warehouse

Desired skills for manager, warehouse include:

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office products
Warehouse management systems
Email systems
Warehouse operations and distribution
SAP
Areas of product
Microsoft Office applications
Profit drivers within own area/job family
Store merchandise

Desired experience for manager, warehouse includes:

Maintains department tools, material supply inventories and a clean, safe, secure and efficient operation
Handles multiple projects and meets deadlines
Management responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, effective staffing, coaching, training and development of assigned warehouse staff
Will expedite the delivery of inventory assuring continuity of supply to support operations
Assists corporate personnel in identifying and moving excess and obsolete inventory
Participate in activities related to Advanced Product Quality Planning to ensure that program launch milestones are met

Manager, Warehouse Examples

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Manager, Warehouse Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a manager, warehouse. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for manager, warehouse
  • Management of external warehousing and shipping
  • Ensure adequate training and development of the warehouse and shipping staff to perform their role safely
  • Ensure Environmental procedures recycling, waste minimization is adhered to and improvements made where possible
  • On an annual basis, establish the functional goals for area of responsibility with Manager
  • Check the supplies for all work teams trucks to ensure they match needs of jobs
  • Manage and direct the operations of warehouse facilities
  • Create financial plans, goals, and objectives
  • Assign appropriate resources, determine objectives and procedures, and monitors result to ensure inventory is accurate
  • Ensure materials are received, stored, shipped, and reported in accordance with established procedures and government guidelines/regulations and meet contract requirements
  • Manage procedures and controls for hazardous material shipments
Qualifications for manager, warehouse
  • Generate work assignments, manage schedules, set priorities, assign daily tasks, review employee performance, and makes employment (hire/termination/salary adjustments) decisions
  • Create and analyze reports for management, illustrating statistics and performance/production levels and key metrics
  • Assist with creation and management of warehouse budget, manage warehouse expenses, purchase warehouse supplies, and determine most economical shipping method of freight based on shipping priority
  • Oversee government compliance and serve as point of contact for internal auditors, government auditors, and government property administrator
  • Ensure safety of workforce by educating employees on proper procedures and safety guidelines, striving to achieve an accident free workplace
  • Manages auditable records including but not limited to packing slips, pick lists, Great Plains Journal Entries, job close-out paperwork, warehouse safety audits, , ensuring documents are easily retrievable on demand
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Manager, Warehouse Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of manager, warehouse. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for manager, warehouse
  • Prepare departmental budgets and develop and maintain all appropriate cost control measures
  • Manage inventory controls and stock counting processes
  • Responsible for managing the maintenance and repairs of all warehouse-related equipment
  • Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the work group to ensure targets are met
  • Prepare budgets, reforecasts, roll forwards and supporting schedules
  • Monitor developments and new technologies in Supply Chain Logistics
  • Direct operations of the warehouse associates to achieve branch objectives
  • Maintain and develop a productive warehouse by hiring, training, and providing professional
  • Manages warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees
  • Ability to work with employees at all levels at the center and across the Company, successfully interact with outside vendors and Company customers/dealers
Qualifications for manager, warehouse
  • Must be able to withstand demanding working environment
  • Must have excellent computer skills to include MS Outlook and MS Office Suite software
  • Knowledge of local, state and federal OSHA safety regulations
  • Knowledge of location, state and federal DOT transportation regulations
  • Must have strong leadership and organizations skills
  • Ability to work a flexible work schedule with a "hands-on" management style
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Manager, Warehouse Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a manager, warehouse. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for manager, warehouse
  • Responsible for ordering needed supplies and equipment
  • Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve the operating quality and efficiency of the operations
  • Maintains receiving, Inventory and shipping operations
  • Handling shipments of large volume orders
  • Maintaining strict deadlines for customers
  • Maintains physical condition of warehouse by implementing and enforcing procedures
  • Maintain, review, and ensure adherence in process and procedures as it relates to Sarbanes Oxley requirements
  • Maintain safe work environment by following safe practices and adhering to safety policies
  • Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility and responsibility in the performance of work assignments
  • Manage and develop team (Develop promotable talent)
Qualifications for manager, warehouse
  • Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, discipline employees
  • Knowledge of gas pipeline related materials
  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree or additional college level courses
  • Warehouse and inventory control software
  • Ability to sort, analyze and interpret data required
  • 3-5 years of operations experience in industrial distribution or warehouse environment
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Manager, Warehouse Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a manager, warehouse. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for manager, warehouse
  • Serve as Primary contact between warehouse operation and other managers
  • Evaluate shipping and delivery via common carriers
  • Manage warehouse supplies at proper inventory levels and insure all warehouse costs are meeting plan
  • Single point of contact for CAM, SEM, and PS inventory and schedule related inquires by Customer Service, Sales, Product Management
  • Anticipates opportunities for development of self and staff
  • Supervises the operations of a distribution “cross dock” which serves to deconsolidate inbound Truck Loads and LTL shipments, and build outbound shipments of merchandise destined for sale in the Keystone branch locations
  • Keep records of all shipments from third parties
  • Responsible for achieving financial objectives by managing the fixed and variable Warehouse and Shipping budgets
  • Assign workloads to warehouse workers and maintain personnel structure and staffing levels
  • Manages property control system
Qualifications for manager, warehouse
  • 2-5 yrs experience in warehouse management
  • Lean Manufacturing, 5S and/or 6 Sigma experience
  • Ability to be decisive and act on behalf of the companies goals and priorities
  • Experience managing the operations of a warehouse
  • Experience leading a team and managing staff
  • Experience in repair and maintenance of pneumatic tools
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Manager, Warehouse Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a manager, warehouse. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for manager, warehouse
  • Responsible for daily operation in the warehouse to strive for excellence
  • Picking and Put-away Productivity management
  • SPMS & Workload management
  • Equipment maintenance management, safety training, forklift certification
  • Ensures materials are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures
  • Support all Corporate and Plant level Continuous Improvement (CI) Initiatives
  • Act as liaison to leasing vendor
  • Manage the day to day warehouse team assist during the inbound and outbound shipping process
  • Provide project management support for new product implementations, productivity improvement, harmonization activities, and general site initiatives
  • Loading our three HGV lorries with the days’ deliveries
Qualifications for manager, warehouse
  • Experience in the use of Scan Force is a plus
  • 3+ years of supervisory and warehouse management experience
  • Delivery operations experience and knowledge of full warehousing systems
  • Experience in PRELUDE or other warehouse inventory software
  • Ability to work at heights and regularly move and lift up to 100 pounds
  • Ensure formal and informal training occurs in employee technical skill development other training initiatives including safety, CGMP, teamwork, etc

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