Warehouse Department Manager

Niagara Bottling•Ontario, CA

10d•$121,907 - $173,718

About The Position

The Warehouse Department Manager oversees, manages, and drives continuous improvement in warehouse operations, including Warehouse Management System (WMS) functionality, business analytics, and network resources. The role supports the organization’s supply chain strategy and plans, directs, and monitors warehouse activities. It manages inventory and labor, supports safe operations, and coordinates warehouse systems and activities with other functions.

Requirements

At least 6 years of combined experience managing a Warehouse Management System; experience may combine work experience and education.
At least 6 years of experience in a warehouse or logistics field; experience may combine work experience and education.
At least 4 years of experience managing IT systems; experience may combine work experience and education.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.
Ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information.
Ability to delegate technical tasks and work effectively with departments, vendors, and customers.
Ability to manage safety, departmental projects, performance metrics, process improvement, and change.
Ability to develop team members, plan talent needs, make hiring decisions, and address conflict.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of experience managing a Warehouse Management System.
10 or more years of experience in a warehouse or logistics field.
6 years of experience managing people or projects.
Master’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage the Warehouse Management System (WMS), including understanding its database structure, performing advanced configuration, and leading initiatives to improve its functionality.
Build and maintain a safe work culture and coordinate technical support for site or network operations and systems.
Serve as site lead for systems implementations and modifications.
Oversee warehouse operations, including training, shipping, receiving, inventory, and safety.
Build a positive work environment and manage and schedule labor to meet operational demands and goals.
Oversee shipping and receiving discrepancies and RMA processes.
Train forklift operators, administer road tests, and certify operators.
Establish procedures for shipment verification, material handling and disposition, and keeping inventory current.
Coordinate warehouse activities with production, sales, records control, purchasing, and other functions.
Direct the salvage of damaged or unused materials.
Manage month-end inventory and cycle counts, ensuring physical inventories are reconciled promptly.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse.
Participate in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
Family building benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements.
Income protection, including life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident coverage.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.