Product Handling Manager

Fastenal•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Fastenal is hiring a full-time Product Handling Manager at its Indianapolis distribution center. The manager oversees the Product Handling department, which consolidates product, restocks locations, and moves inventory within the distribution center. The role provides supervision and leadership to a team and is accountable for departmental operations and short- and long-term quality, productivity, and time-management goals. Fastenal describes a fast-paced warehouse environment and offers a choice of weekday schedules: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The company states that it integrates environmental, health, safety, and sustainability considerations into business decisions, plans, and operations.

Requirements

At least 1 year of prior leadership or management work experience.
Knowledge of computer operations, including warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Proficient written and oral communication skills.
Highly motivated, self-directed, and customer-service-oriented.
Strong problem-solving, deductive-reasoning, and decision-making skills.
Ability to learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organization, planning, and prioritizing abilities.
Strong math aptitude, attention to detail, and sense of urgency.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule and extra time as needed.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Proficient computer skills.
Demonstrate the company's core values of ambition, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
Ability to lift, slide, carry, and lower packages that typically weigh 25–50 pounds and may weigh up to 100 pounds.
Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico, and Guam only).

Nice To Haves

A current, full, valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located, including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program, and the ability to meet driving record requirements to use a company vehicle as needed.
Prior experience operating a forklift.
Prior warehouse work experience.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, development, and supervision of team members.
Coordinate employees, including scheduling, hiring, and exiting.
Ensure short- and long-term goals are met.
Train and develop employees.
Communicate with employees and branches.
Consolidate product, restock product, and move inventory throughout the distribution center.
Analyze staffing needs, reports, and projections to optimize output and meet department goals.
Use data to implement changes and identify areas for improvement.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the work area.
Comply with health, safety, and sustainability rules and expectations.
Participate in activities and programs that help the company achieve health, safety, and sustainability objectives.
Learn, pass, and practice environmental, health, and safety training.