Warehouse Manager

Menasha Corporation•Canton, MS

11d

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for all activities at an ORBIS service center, including the receipt, processing, coordination, quality, and safety of materials moving through the site. The role ensures orders are received and dispatched on time, to the appropriate destinations, and in the expected quantities. The position oversees employees, production and financial performance, inventory, continuous improvement, customer relationships, and facility operations. It reports to the Regional Manager and supervises Warehouse Associates, Warehouse Leads, and Service Center Supervisors. Travel of 15–25% is required, and the role may require extended hours, weekends, and availability outside normal business hours. Menasha Corporation is a packaging and supply-chain solutions company whose businesses include Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation. ORBIS provides reusable packaging products and services intended to improve supply-chain flow, reduce costs, enhance profitability, and support sustainability.

Requirements

At least 4 years of supervisory experience.
Experience with data entry using a Warehouse Management System.
Experience in training and employee development.
Strong ability to supervise a production process, budget, and business operations.
Strong multitasking and proactive-thinking skills.
High school diploma or GED required.
At least 5 years of relevant work experience required.
Basic mechanical skills.
Experience in a logistics or warehouse environment.
Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organizational policies, standards, and procedures guiding manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of strategies and tools for controlling and optimizing the flow from raw-material purchase through finished-product delivery.
Ability to manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components.
Knowledge of managing local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods.
Knowledge of processes, tools, and operational considerations for moving goods and materials efficiently throughout the manufacturing cycle.
Knowledge of day-to-day manufacturing plant or facility operations.
Ability to read and comprehend English instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and product recipes or material identifications.
Leadership skills and demonstrated ability to manage and develop a diverse team.
Beginning financial knowledge sufficient to understand and manage budgets and financial statements.
Understanding of LEAN Manufacturing practices and at least 1 year of LEAN utilization experience.
OSHA regulation training.
Experience with gas or electric forklifts.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as necessary, and availability outside normal business hours.
Ability to travel to other sites as needed; the role requires 15–25% travel.
Ability to conduct oneself professionally with customers and visitors.
Ability to make difficult decisions, lead by example, adapt to change, and handle the stress of working with others.
Ability to multitask.
Desire to advance within the company, including relocation if needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Bilingual skills are preferred; they are required for positions outside the United States.

Responsibilities

Oversee and enforce ORBIS safety programs.
Review production metrics and KPIs daily, including labor expense, forklift and machine repairs, cost per sort, and sorts per hour.
Lead employees by demonstrating ORBIS standards and expectations.
Direct continuous improvement to maximize efficiency and eliminate waste throughout the facility.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with local customers.
Achieve budgeted financial goals for the service center.
Manage inventory accurately.
Resolve quality problems and complaints.
Conduct service-center self-inspections related to production and safety.
Procure and maintain operational and facility supplies, including forklifts and washing machines.
Interview and hire service-center employees.
Ensure employees meet job-level expectations and requirements.
Motivate and train employees and maintain a succession plan for future growth and opportunities.
Enforce ORBIS policies consistently through the disciplinary action process.
Coordinate payment of site invoices with Finance, including inputs, approvals, and new-vendor information.
Perform other duties assigned by the Manager.
Manage expenses and adapt to changing environments.
Assess employee performance and coach and develop others.
Travel to other sites as needed.