Warehouse Manager

TEXAS PIPE AND SUPPLY COMPANY•Hammond, IN

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About The Position

The warehouse manager maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures, as well as maintains warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting new hires.

Requirements

Proven experience in warehouse management or a similar role.
Strong knowledge of shipping/receiving processes and logistics operations.
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage a diverse team.
Familiarity with materials management and supply chain principles.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED, bachelor’s degree
2 to 3 years in a warehouse management role managing supervisors and industrial employees
2 to 3 years inventory related experience, PVF or Industrial Distribution preferred
2+ years in Industrial Distribution.
Expert User in ERP inventory systems and well versed in computer software (MS Office package) and technology driven processes
Proficient in process improvement while maintaining company standards
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven high-level decision making and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Maintains a personnel structure and staffing level to accomplish the warehouse and receiving mission in an effective and efficient manner.
Interviews and recommends applicants for hire as warehouse and receiving associates.
Plans and coordinates work, trains and motivates, monitors and evaluates performance of warehouse and receiving associates; ensures their ability to safely operate material handling equipment to move materials to and from storage configurations; counsels, records and disciplines as necessary.
Develops crew leaders to effectively oversee the daily routines of their assigned crew members.
Maintains an equipment structure and level to accomplish the warehouse and receiving mission in a safe, effective manner.
Provides appropriate equipment and racking to ensure the safe transport and storage of all materials.
Research material handling equipment to ensure procurement of the most suitable equipment in terms of performance, safety, reliability and cost.
Monitors the unloading of all materials into the receiving department; ensures materials are staged for counting and inspection; ensures receiving reports accurately report material received.
Resolves discrepancies with accounting regarding invoices, packing slips, and receiver reports.
Monitors the flow of paperwork from receiving to inventory control for timely data entry.
Oversees the movement of material from receiving to the warehouse in an efficient, effective and safe manner.
Ensures materials are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures.
Oversees the rotation of inventories within the warehouse.
Monitors and measures receiving and warehouse performance for accuracy of locator, receiving reporting, movement and storage of material, and transfers to service parts.
Develops and recommends annual budget requirements for the warehouse and receiving department.
Anticipates and requests funding for future personnel requirements.
Anticipates and requests funding for future material handling equipment.