Warehouse Manager

Medline Industries, LP•Kansas City, MO

15d•$101,000 - $152,000

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager supports the Director of Operations at a distribution center by directing warehouse activities and overseeing daily production and order fulfillment. The role manages operational procedures, staffing and employee development, expenses, freight, inventory, sales support, customer service, safety, and housekeeping. Where applicable, the manager may serve as a Certified Designated Representative (CDR) and ensure compliant pharmaceutical handling and recordkeeping under Florida requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Three to five years of supervisory experience, with demonstrated ability to support personnel and warehouse employees.
Effective communication in group and individual settings, effective writing skills, and demonstrated active listening.
Approachable and effective in multicultural environments, with excellent presentation skills.
High sense of urgency, personal energy, and stamina; ability to handle multiple priorities and extensive time demands; high personal integrity.
Ability to navigate complex internal and external situations involving multiple decision-makers.
Demonstrated customer relations experience and ability to lead work environments that embrace positive employee relations.
When applicable, certification as a CDR by the State of Florida for compliant operations and pharmaceutical product handling.

Nice To Haves

Five years of business experience, including several years in a distribution center environment.

Responsibilities

Establish operational procedures for incoming and outgoing shipment verification, material handling and disposition, and maintaining current warehouse inventory.
Lead and measure daily processes to ensure production and order fulfillment are completed accurately and on time.
Partner with the Director of Operations to resolve daily challenges and ensure timely, accurate order fulfillment.
When applicable, manage transactions as the Certified Designated Representative (CDR), ensuring accurate procedures and recordkeeping and compliance with Florida’s Pharmacy Practice Act administrative rule.
Support local human resource processes, including sourcing and staffing, performance management, compensation administration when necessary, and training and development.
Promote positive employee relations and restrict access to confidential salary information to that of respective supervisors, leads, and hourly employees.
Oversee ongoing expenses and use financial capital efficiently; prepare repair work orders and equipment replacement requisitions.
Schedule, track, and expedite freight to inter-company and contract distributors, and work with carriers to resolve freight discrepancies.
Monitor processes to ensure products are moved correctly from trailers to racks and shipping, and manage Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI).
Support local sales representatives and sales leadership in delivering customer service; respond to service failures and customer concerns and help resolve complaints registered through the OSI process.
Monitor work activities to ensure safe practices and proper housekeeping, and provide guidance to the safety committee.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package
Continuing education and training
Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) contributions
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program access for employees working less than 30 hours per week
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Service Corp
Bonus and/or incentive eligibility