Warehouse Manager

Greene Tweed•Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the plant’s warehouse operations, with immediate responsibility for receiving, inventory, and cycle counting. As a member of the plant leadership team, the manager helps ensure key initiatives achieve their required results. The role coordinates receiving, shipping, and material handling by designing and developing product movement and storage systems, improving operations, and supporting front-line staff. It is accountable for cost efficiency and continuous improvement in processes, service, and safety across a business unit. The manager designs and maintains processes across semi-finished and finished goods warehouses; directs the economical movement of inbound and outbound freight; and develops strategies, systems, and processes aligned with business needs and supported by the broader Operations team. The role applies root-cause analysis to logistics problems, serves as the primary interface between Warehouse Operations and other functions, supports communication across functions and shifts, implements Lean tools and 5S, and identifies resource needs and process improvements. The position requires U.S. Person status, as defined by applicable law, for authorized access to data controlled under ITAR. Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace; employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, subject to applicable laws. Duties may include other job-related instructions and responsibilities requested by the Supervisor, and requirements may change.

Requirements

At least 8 years in a leadership position in warehousing, shipping, receiving, or other logistics elements.
Ability to plan departmental growth aligned with organizational vision and strategy.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven problem-solving and analytical-thinking skills.
Demonstrated experience directing, planning, and scheduling work for oneself and a team.
Highly self-motivated and capable of influencing others at all levels in the organization.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of SAP.
Bachelor of Science degree required.
U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law, for authorized access to ITAR-controlled data.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Administration or Logistics.
LEAN or Six Sigma certification, with a track record of multiple successful projects.
Experience with export/compliance procedures such as TSCA, RoHS, WEEE, or DOT.
Proven knowledge and working experience in a managerial function, preferably in warehouse operations and logistics.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain business processes across semi-finished and finished goods warehouses, ensuring items are stored, maintained, retrieved, packaged, labeled, and processed for delivery in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Plan, direct, and control the activities and staff involved in the economical movement of inbound and outbound freight.
Develop strategies, systems, and processes aligned to business needs and supported by the broader Operations team.
Use root-cause analysis techniques to solve local and global logistics problems.
Serve as the primary interface between Warehouse Operations and other functions, participating in meetings concerning critical issues and resolutions with Manufacturing Managers and other stakeholders.
Ensure effective communication between the Warehouse and other functions, and across shifts.
Implement Lean tools as needed to eliminate waste and deploy 5S throughout areas of influence.
Identify resource needs and implement changes and improvements to existing systems and processes.
Manage warehouse operations, with immediate responsibility for receiving, inventory, and cycle counting.
Support front-line staff and contribute to cost efficiency, continuous improvement, service, and safety across a business unit.