Warehouse Area Manager

About the position

If you are interest in a hands-on, continuous improvement oriented, fast-paced role in a world class manufacturing environment then our Warehouse Area Manager role is for you. This is a chance to be on the warehouse floor, troubleshooting and problem solving on the fly to ensure we meet our logistics goals. This is a chance to develop as a leader, change agent, and technically as an Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Front line manager role supervising warehouse employees on shift (afternoon or midnight); working with contractors.
• Ensure and promote safe working practices.
• Manage, Coach, assist and direct workforce for shipping and receiving of finished products, new materials, and trade returns.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain critical quality control points to ensure excellent process and product indicators.
• Develop and monitor production plans, inventories, and labor schedule and coordinate maintenance activities to meet schedules.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are being followed.
• Utilize management system toolkit and methodologies to ensure key performance indicators and targets are achieved.
• Lead and coach teams through troubleshooting and monitoring of key processes utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology.
• Work with senior leaders to drive process improvement initiatives.
• Picking trailer for loading and unloading/ managing the queue.
• Blocking and consolidating non-conforming product.

Requirements

• Must possess or currently pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Required to work at least 4 weekend shifts within a month; holiday's as needed.
• Leadership skills, comfort level with change, and ability to lead change.
• Technical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft office skills preferred (Excel, Access, PPT, etc.).
• Previous Supply Chain or Logistics experience preferred.

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts.
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection.
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution.
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners.
• Free Beer!