Warehouse Manager

AJM Packaging Corporation•Joplin, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AJM Packaging Corporation is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager for its Joplin, Missouri warehouse. The role directs and manages inventory, warehousing, warehouse management systems, shipping, and receiving to support efficiency, accuracy, safety, and company objectives. The manager also identifies and implements process improvements, oversees staff and daily operations, and coordinates warehouse resources to meet production and customer-service goals.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience leading a high-volume manufacturing warehouse or distribution center.
Experience with warehouse management system software, including data entry and reporting related to scheduling, inventory, and inbound and outbound shipments.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or advanced training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage warehouse, shipping, and receiving functions to meet company objectives and production goals.
Develop departmental practices, procedures, goals, objectives, strategies, and implementation methods.
Oversee incoming and outgoing shipments and ensure their accuracy, completeness, and condition.
Review operations and processes, identify improvement opportunities, recommend changes to plant and upper management, and implement approved improvements.
Monitor reports and resolve inventory-reporting discrepancies and related issues.
Establish, maintain, and update maintenance programs for departmental machinery and facilities.
Review or complete shipping notices, bills of lading, orders, and related documentation as needed.
Supervise staff by assigning work, providing instruction, reviewing completed work, and contributing input to performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
Set work schedules to meet daily, weekly, and monthly warehouse, production, and shipping demands.
Provide ongoing staff oversight and training to develop employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ensure staff follow safety rules, guidelines, and procedures, and improve safety practices as needed.
Oversee daily operations and manage inventory and logistics.
Review and prepare workflow, staffing, space requirements, equipment layout, and action plans while maintaining productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.
Meet regularly with warehouse and shipping leads to review performance and develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention.
Complete other duties deemed necessary by the Supervisor.