Warehouse Manager

The Anderson-DuBose Company • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing the Warehouse Operations and staff, ensuring customer orders are properly filled and loaded for delivery while maintaining a productive, safe, clean and organized facility. This position is responsible for forecasting business volume and ensuring all scheduling and performance targets are reached. This position supervises the Warehouse Operations (including staff, scheduling, planning, facility maintenance and cleanliness).

Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• Experience – 5 or more years related experience and/or training in engineered labor management, warehouse management, and various elements of a Warehouse Management System.
• Other Required Skills or Abilities – Recruiting/interviewing/staffing, technical skills (including Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point), engineered labor standards and systems, voice selection technology (Lucas), JD Edwards, managerial/leadership skills, developing and executing budgets and cost controls, safety management, process management, inventory control, analyzing information, equipment and facility maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Directs the planning and assignment of work for the most efficient use of personnel and equipment.
• Ensures production standards and accuracy levels are met.
• Responsible for giving direction to the maintenance, sanitation, and food safety department.
• Responsible for food safety initiatives and ensure we are compliant to food safety guidelines on premises.
• Oversees productivity utilizing all systems including warehouse management software, voice selection system and JD Edwards.
• Develops and ensures improvements in material handling practices to promote safe, efficient and productive operations while operating economically and providing outstanding customer service.
• Suggests cost-saving methods and procedures, where applicable, including the controlling of overtime hours.
• Assists in preparation of annual budgets and operates within approved plans.
• Ensures complete and comprehensive training of all personnel under span of control.
• Ensures all daily, weekly and monthly reports are kept current and accurate.
• Directs improvement methods for operations; assists in implementation of all directives, changes, and methods, as directed by executive management.
• Coordinates with the Distribution Manager to resolve any daily operational problems which may arise.
• Foster a safe work environment that maximizes employee involvement, morale and engagement
• Ensures the achievement of goals, objectives, and production standards established by the Company.
• Delivers employee disciplinary action, when necessary, and assists in procuring verification and documentation of same.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Development and growth opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment.
• Meaningful and competitive compensation and benefits programs for our associates and their families.
• Opportunities to become involved with the community via volunteer events and charitable contribution opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and 401(k) plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

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