Fulfillment Center Shipping Manager - 10am start

NEFCO Construction Supply LLC•East Hartford, CT

21d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

This position is responsible for distribution operations involving receiving, storage, inventory control, picking and packing construction supply materials, and dispatching delivery trucks. The manager ensures orders and inter-branch transfers are accurately picked, checked, packed, and loaded according to company procedures, and oversees parcel shipments for customer delivery. The role works with the Inbound/Inventory Manager and distribution center staff to maintain inventory accuracy, warehouse orderliness, and safe work practices. The manager provides direction and coaching to staff, communicates and enforces policies, fosters teamwork, and supports operational goals and company projects. Additional duties include completing assigned NEFCO training, monitoring and improving associate training, reviewing and approving timecards and PTO requests, and resolving time-recording errors. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with occasional Saturdays, for a 50–55-hour workweek.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in industrial warehousing or distribution operations, with a results-oriented track record.
Effective communication skills up, down, and across the organization.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to use NEFCO’s ERP software system.
Ability to use warehouse layouts for planning purposes.
Basic computer skills.
Positive, hard-working attitude.
Ability to establish priorities and work independently with little supervision.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to stand on a concrete floor for long periods.
Ability to work for extended periods in varying climate conditions, including cold, heat, and humidity.
Ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl, and twist for lifting.
Ability to safely lift 50 pounds or more.
Ability to review and interpret computer images and written documents.
Analytical ability, including basic math skills.
Ability to operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, and be recertified.
Detail-oriented, hands-on approach and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to direct, coach, support, and delegate to associates.

Nice To Haves

College degree.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, or Outlook.

Responsibilities

Ensure orders and inter-branch transfers are picked, checked, packed, and loaded according to company guidelines and procedures.
Ensure order accuracy and integrity, including correct material and quantity, acceptable quality, and delivery.
Work with the Inbound/Inventory Manager to control inventory and minimize misplaced material and errors.
Ensure parcel package shipments are processed for customer delivery.
Provide a motivating work environment and promote high performance and standards.
Communicate policies, ensure compliance, and administer corrective action as necessary.
Foster communication and teamwork among staff to accomplish operational goals.
Accept responsibility for company projects that may be indirectly related to the area of responsibility.
Work with distribution center team members to maintain cleanliness and orderliness in warehouse and processing areas.
Ensure safe work practices and maintain a safe work environment.
Complete assigned NEFCO trainings.
Monitor and enforce NEFCO training initiatives for supervised associates.
Assist with implementing new training and improving existing training processes for supervised associates.
Review direct reports’ timecards for accuracy and completeness.
Approve employee timecards at the end of each period before the supervisor deadline.
Work with employees to resolve timecard errors, including missing punches and adjustments.
Review and approve PTO requests.