Manager- Warehouse Operations Site USA

First Solar • New Iberia, LA

84d • $97,500 - $139,000

About The Position

This role is responsible for developing a globally aligned warehouse strategy for the site and to drive a lean, efficient and optimized warehouse covering BOM, Spares, Consumables and Finished Goods. This includes driving efficient and cost-effective distributions of parts. The scope includes ensuring the overall performance of the warehouse and inventory control functions by driving continuous improvements, creating a culture of safety, and adhering to the warehouse budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or technical discipline.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Six Sigma and/or lean certification preferred.
• Eight (8) or more years of related managerial, purchasing, materials planning, warehouse, and/or logistics experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Five (5) years' experience managing a warehouse operation of +50 Associates.
• Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse and inventory control concepts (FIFO, Kanban, cycle counting practices, etc.).
• Proven organizational and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent understanding of computer applications (Word, Excel, Access, ERP systems, etc.).
• Proven developmental and training skills.
• Ability to develop a strong safety culture and practice in the workplace.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Proven employee relations skills and knowledge of HR practices.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.
• Good Teamwork, integral of team members, work alongside with the team to meet goal together.
• Leadership skill to lead team to meet the goals of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develops a globally aligned warehouse strategy for the site to drive a lean, efficient warehouse.
• Proactively identifies and drives opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost reduction.
• Implementing continuous improvements across all sites.
• Leverages existing tools to create pull system strategies to reduce inventory levels and improve overall space utilization.
• Ensures adherence to First Solar AOP/forecast objectives pertaining to warehouse budget, FG shipments and activities supporting production and revenue recognition.
• Develops a comprehensive people strategy, with clearly defined job levels tied to experience, training and demonstrated knowledge and skillset.
• Identify and coach SME among the Lead Warehouse Operations and Shift Supervisors.
• Develops the warehouse budgets and ensures compliance.
• Develops and implements a strategy for line-side JIT or Kanban material replenishment.
• Responsible for the overall performance of the warehouse and inventory control functions.
• Manages the cycle count process for all inventory, including FG, WIP and all inventorial material for the Mfg. sites and warehouse.
• Collaborates in the space planning meetings to ensure floor layouts accommodate necessary raw materials, chemical and WIP volumes necessary to support the production floor.
• Attends program meetings to obtain information impacting Warehouse operations.
• Provides input to teams on data necessary to create project plans and business cases.
• Ensure that all associates comply to safety practices across the warehouse operation.
• Collaborates with other functional leaders to align strategies and cross functional procedures.
• Interfaces with other departments, customers, and supplier representatives.
• Assure adherence to all First Solar processes and procedures, including ISO9K, ISO14K, 45K, safety, housekeeping, etc.
• Ensures compliance with all good housekeeping standards and 5-S standards.
• Performing goal and KPI setting for department and performance evaluation.
• Escalation management from customer, vendor/contractor and cross function department.
• Plant startup or technology/equipment upgrade activities involving warehouse area.

Benefits

• Estimated Salary Range: $97,500-$139,000 US
• Hybrid work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree