General Manager Warehouse

Rooms to Go•Arlington, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees all operational and administrative facets of the Distribution Center (DC) to ensure compliance with all Company guidelines, policies, and federal and state regulations to protect the Company's assets. The General Manager is responsible for directing and managing warehouse personnel and activities including shipping, receiving, storage and inventory control to achieve operational goals. The General Manager is responsible for the administration of the warehouse including budgets and cost management and responsible for warehouse facility and equipment management.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of warehouse inventory management
In-depth knowledge of shipping and receiving methodologies and practices
Knowledge of productivity measurement tools
Knowledge of fundamental business principles and financial processes
Management experience involving multiple areas of responsibility
Excellent understanding of safety policy and practices.
Excellent understanding of company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Establishes shipping and receiving operational procedures.
Monitors and controls inventory including counts, reconciling with inventory systems and bar coding.
Ensures cycle counts are completed on time and accurately.
Safeguards warehouse inventory by establishing and monitoring safety and security procedures and practices.
Recruits and selects warehouse employees.
Schedules and assigns duties to warehouse workers.
Sets performance standards and monitors and measures performance.
Coaches, trains, and develops upper warehouse management.
Motivates staff to ensure high performing teams.
Maintains staff productivity and quality standards.
Counsel and disciplines warehouse management where necessary.
Develops and implements strategic plans and objectives for the warehouse's success.
Manages the PNL for the warehouse and adjusts as needed.
Manages warehouse budget, schedule expenditures, analyze budget variances and take corrective action.
Develops and implements cost-saving measures.
Produces reports and statistics regularly.
Liaise with other departments including production, purchasing and logistics to coordinate warehouse activities.
Maintains operational staff for store outlets attached to DC or affiliated with the DC.
Develops and maintains good working relationships between the warehouse and other departments.
Determines optimal warehouse layout and efficient space utilization.
Monitors and maintains the physical condition of the warehouse and equipment.
Ensures all housekeeping duties are completed to maintain safe and orderly work areas.
Monitors and enforces warehouse safety and hygiene standards.
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
Ensures best practices are followed in all areas of responsibility.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling and shipping regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.