Warehouse Department Manager

ASR Group • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for all operations of the Warehouse & Shipping department, including the Bulk Loading Department. The role manages approximately 70 salaried and hourly employees in a union setting. The ideal candidate has experience in a fast-paced, challenging environment and a record of driving changes in culture and procedures and achieving measurable performance improvements. The position is located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of distribution and logistics experience in a high-volume operation, including at least 4 years in management.
• Familiarity with Key Performance Indicators in logistics, distribution, and customer service.
• Experience creating and maintaining management reports and budgets.
• Experience with warehouse or distribution center layouts.
• Demonstrated results improving warehouse or distribution center performance.
• Supervisory experience in a union environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or a related area of study.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions, solve problems, prioritize assignments, and direct the workforce in a constantly changing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills, including the ability to drive change.
• Results-oriented, with a focus on customer service.
• Skill in inventory control, facility management, warehouse material handling, and receiving and shipping procedures and controls.
• Working knowledge of warehousing software; proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, Word, and email.

Nice To Haves

• Consumer Product Goods or retail distribution industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience with SAP; familiarity with SAP and EWM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product shipping by truck.
• Optimize facility layout and inventory management.
• Monitor and report performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Manage departmental budgeting.
• Keep warehousing and shipping areas audit-ready at all times.
• Manage a staff comprising six supervisors and more than 60 hourly employees.
• Ensure employees follow the Labor Contract and report potential violations.
• Review salaried employees’ performance and identify training needs.
• Review and issue disciplinary measures according to the Labor Contract and Company Policy.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, available the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) with match.
• Life insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Vacation time.
• Holiday time.
• Sick time.
• Bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager