Manager, Warehouse

Simpson Strong-Tie•Enfield, CT

25d•$81,100 - $129,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for supporting warehouse operations and overseeing warehouse functions, including facilities, hiring, training, safety, and equipment requirements. The role coordinates shipping department workflows, reviews performance data and schedules, and makes operational adjustments. It also involves developing employees and supervisors, improving work processes, maintaining employee relations and contract compliance, and setting long-term departmental goals. This is a full-time, exempt position located in Enfield, Connecticut, with 10%–15% domestic travel required. Relocation is not available.

Requirements

Five years of warehouse and logistics experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
Three years of proven ability to lead effectively by motivating, coaching, and mentoring team members.
Proven ability to prioritize work and champion change.
Ability to communicate effectively in group settings and one-on-one with departments and organizational levels.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems, and to resolve conflicts constructively.
Ability to apply basic algebraic and geometric concepts and perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimal equivalents.
Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to operate large equipment and meet the stated physical demands, including handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with proper equipment.
Willingness to travel domestically 10%–15%.

Nice To Haves

Experience directly supervising employees in a union-represented warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
Practical knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, contract administration, grievance handling, and consistent application of work rules.
Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP Warehouse Management System (WMS), and Workday.

Responsibilities

Manage or oversee warehouse functions, including facilities, hiring, training, safety, and equipment requirements.
Coordinate shipping department workflows by attending daily performance meetings, analyzing SAP productivity reports, errors, and schedules, and making adjustments.
Coach, encourage, and develop employees according to their interests and strengths; delegate responsibility, expect accountability, provide feedback, and support supervisors, leads, and associates on the shop floor.
Improve departmental work flow and pursue mid- to long-term efficiencies through guidance and support for continuous improvement efforts; ensure regular audits are performed against work instructions.
Maintain employee relations by ensuring accurate timecards, promptly resolving workplace concerns, and consistently applying company policies and applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Partner with Human Resources and union representatives on employee relations matters, grievances, discipline, and contract compliance.
Create and maintain long-term departmental vision and goals, communicating them through the leadership team to all employees.
Consistently exemplify safety standards and monitor others to the same standards.