Warehouse Manager (Outbound)

Bunzl Distribution NA•Walnut, CA

5h•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Outbound Warehouse Manager will provide hands-on leadership to the branch and manage the entire outbound functions for multiple Bunzl companies operating within a single distribution center in City of Industry; in an accurate, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience preferred
Multi-business or multi-site experience preferred
5+ years of prior Operations Management experience is required
Must be able to lift and /or move up to 55 lbs at times with or without reasonable accommodations
Minimal travel to additional locations to support business projects, as needed
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate thinking, logic, and decision-making rationale
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all parties involved with our business
Positive attitude: willingness and ability to contribute to a positive work environment
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Internet Research
Organized with a focus for details in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize
Ability to work independently and be held accountable for business results
High degree of self-motivation and keen sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience preferred
Multi-business or multi-site experience preferred
Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Own and manage all outbound warehouse operations, ensuring consistent achievement of business-specific Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) through effective resource planning, performance management, and continuous improvement.
Oversee end-to-end outbound processes including waving, allocating, picking sheet management, order picking, packing, manifesting, validating deliveries, and all shipping functions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and customer compliance.
Establish, monitor, and report critical business-specific outbound Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to leadership on a weekly basis, analyze results to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Act as functional expert for outbound Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Warehouse Labor Management (WLM) activities, ensuring system utilization, labor productivity, and adherence to standards.
Identify operational constraints and performance gaps through data analysis and root-cause investigations; lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce bottlenecks, improve throughput, and optimize cost.
Partner with on-site leadership and cross-functional teams to support sales growth, profitability, and working capital goals, making sound operational decisions that prioritize customer satisfaction.
Translate customer compliance routing guides and requirements into scalable operational processes and system solutions.
Coach, mentor, train, and cross-train the outbound team to build a strong succession pipeline.
Maintain accountability for time and attendance, payroll accuracy, monthly one-on-one meetings, and annual LEAP reviews.
Actively support outbound operations during high demand periods or operational challenges, stepping in as needed to assist with conveyor picking to maintain workflow continuity.
Provide operational backup when staffing gaps or increased volume require additional support, including safely handling bins weighing approximately 55 lbs.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with all safety standards and company policies.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days – Minimum 30 hours per week
Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
401K with generous company match

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