Manager - Warehouse

Wesco•Bayonne, NJ

6d•$89,142 - $115,884•Onsite

About The Position

As the Warehouse Manager, you will lead and develop a high-performing team while driving change and improving operational efficiency. You will establish strong communication practices, engage employees, and implement process improvements to support continuous improvement. You will work in in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with meaningful opportunities for growth. You will report on site, scheduled as M-F, with approximate daily hours of 7:30am - 5:00pm and some weekends and off hours work as needed. A company phone and laptop will be provided for this role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
1+ years required, 5 years preferred, of supervision in warehouse environment
1+ years required, 5 years preferred, of supervision with inventory control and cycle counting
Extensive experience leading full cycle warehouse activities
Experienced engagement with handling materials
Ability to interface effectively with warehouse team members, other departments, customers, sales teams and vendors
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment, set clear expectations, and hold people accountable
Experience identifying development opportunities and leading change initiatives
Knowledge of inventory management practices, warehouse and distribution best practices, quality management systems and facility maintenance programs
Excellent computer skills and warehouse management system experience required
Strong communicator, self-directed, motivated and goal oriented

Responsibilities

Oversees the day-to-day of the warehouse, with team of salaried Supervisors as direct reports, hourly Coordinators and Associates as indirect reports - up to 50 total employees.
Manage a fast paced, hands-on environment.
Lead a team of operations associates to ensure best in class customer service is delivered daily.
Select, coach, counsel, and develop a team of warehouse associates, including a team lead.
Align with sales to anticipate operational demands, build trust in operational ability, and provide exceptional service to our customers.
Serve as a liaison and build meaningful relationships with; Leadership peers, sales teams, customer service, transportation, facilities, finance, audit teams, corporate quality and other Anixter teams.
Design and implement new procedures, prepares cost projections, lead maintenance activities and analyze site performance.
Monitors workflow, work completed, error rates and related metrics and adjusts accordingly.
Direct and oversee programs to ensure safety of all associates, equipment and property. Ensure compliance with all company, customer and government/regulatory requirements.
Monitor and develop staffing plans to ensure proper staffing levels -- manages labor costs, overtime and retention.