Battery Operations Manager
About The Position
This position is responsible for assisting the Automotive Battery Distribution Warehouse Battery Hub Manager with day-to-day operations and special projects specified within the facility. The Battery Warehouse Supervisor will have content expertise in various areas and will be responsible for reporting and communication requirements as deemed by the Battery Hub Manager. This role involves training and coaching staff, handling employee relations, communicating with internal and external entities, and monitoring compliance with inbound and outbound paperwork. The supervisor will also oversee warehouse employees, complete performance evaluations, operate FMP-specific computer systems, and manage inbound/outbound procedures. Additionally, they will communicate updates on arrivals, departures, and discrepancies, inspect power equipment, monitor WMS metrics, and utilize facility software for daily operations. Any other duties as assigned are also part of the role.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and/ or an equivalent field.
- 10+ years of progressively responsible experience.
- Equivalent combination of education & experience.
- Ability to lift 75-100 lbs consistently.
- PIT Truck/ Forklift experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to teach, coach, or train team members to drive change and execute process improvements.
- Moderate/ Extreme knowledge of the Automotive Industry, Operation, Safety Processes, Programs, and Procedures.
- Organizationally adept and capable of multi-tasking priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Leadership skills/ experience.
Responsibilities
- Work in a supervisor role including work load and volume designation, dispatching, managing inbound and outbound procedures, picking and packing orders, inventory management, and critical thinking skills.
- Effectively train/ coach location staff on company procedures and expectations enabling the location to maximize efficiency.
- Handle employee relations issues as necessary.
- Communicate with internal and external entities such as freight companies, customers, consumers, or salesmen.
- Assist in daily high-volume, fast-paced distribution center operations.
- Monitor full compliance regarding inbound and outbound paperwork for FMP, customers, delivery companies, and vendors.
- Supervise performance of warehouse employees and having the ability to designate employees to certain tasks to maintain efficiency.
- Complete performance evaluations on direct reports.
- Operate computer systems and software unique to FMP to schedule, route, and track daily operations.
- Oversee proper execution of inbound and outbound procedures such as coordinating schedules of Independent Carriers and FMP Fleet.
- Communicate with designated supervisor[s] on timely updates on arrivals, departures, and customer discrepancies.
- Inspect all D.C. power equipment and ensure equipment is safe and maintained by FMP standards.
- Monitor metrics in WMS.
- Utilize high efficiency in facility software[s] designated to assist in day-to-day operations.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
