Warehouse Logistics Manager

Nefco•Sparks, NV

18h

About The Position

The Warehouse Logistics Manager is primarily responsible for branch logistics activities related to distribution operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing, and route loading for product delivery. The role directs and coordinates warehouse operations while managing expenses, quality, productivity, staffing, safety, capacity, and product flow. It promotes continuous improvement through metrics, training, and coaching, and supports other branch functions as needed. The manager oversees personnel and operational coverage, resolves employee and branch issues, coordinates time off, reviews and approves payroll hours and timecards, and supports training and performance management. The role also maintains a safe, clean work environment and takes responsibility for assigned company projects. The position ensures inventory accuracy and that inbound shipments, orders, and parcel shipments are processed accurately and on time. It monitors delivery schedules and truck routing, reviews operational reports to identify opportunities and root causes, and oversees cross-dock and transfer situations. The stated schedule is 45–50 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in industrial warehousing or distribution operations, with a results-oriented track record.
Effective communication skills up, down, and across the organization.
Ability to lead, coach, delegate to, and mentor Supervisors, Associates, and Drivers.
Ability to establish priorities and work independently with little supervision.
Ability to use data and metrics to make decisions and drive operational improvement.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to review and interpret computer system images, reports, and documents.
Ability to use NEFCO’s ERP software system.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Analytical ability, including basic math skills.
Ability to use warehouse layouts for planning.
Positive, hardworking attitude; detail-oriented and hands-on approach; ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Ability to stand on a concrete floor for long periods.
Ability to work for long periods in varying climate conditions, including cold, heat, and humidity.
Ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl, and twist for lifting.
Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, and maintain recertification.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Experience with Eclipse ERP software highly desired.

Responsibilities

Direct, optimize, and coordinate warehouse activity.
Manage warehouse expenses, quality, productivity, staffing, safety, capacity, and product flow.
Use key metrics, training, and coaching to foster continuous improvement.
Communicate with operations personnel and support Customer Service, Counter staff, QA/QC, and Inventory Control as needed.
Monitor the branch review queue and respond to inbound, outbound, and product questions.
Conduct daily warehouse walkthroughs to identify safety and housekeeping issues.
Review and analyze daily reports to identify opportunities and root causes.
Oversee cross-dock and transfer situations and address general branch issues.
Ensure parcel shipments are processed accurately and on time for customer delivery.
Coordinate with the Dispatcher, Night Shift Supervisor, and Inbound/Inventory Control Manager during early-morning logistics check-ins.
Resolve employee issues, coordinate time off for drivers and warehouse personnel, and maintain adequate operational coverage.
Review and approve payroll hours, direct reports’ timecards, and PTO requests; help resolve timecard errors.
Foster communication and teamwork among staff to meet operational goals and performance standards.
Complete assigned NEFCO trainings and monitor and enforce training initiatives for supervised associates.
Assist with implementing new training and improving existing training processes.
Evaluate personnel and provide employee reviews to management as requested.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment and communicate and enforce company policies, including corrective action when necessary.
Ensure inventory accuracy to minimize shrink, damage, and obsolete inventory.
Meet customer delivery times, linehaul pull times, and on-time truck departure requirements, and ensure efficient delivery truck routing.
Ensure orders are picked, packed, loaded, and delivered accurately, with packaging and labels in proper, identifiable condition.
Ensure inbound shipments are accurately received and put away physically and in the system.
Accept responsibility for company projects that may be indirectly related to the role.