Warehouse Manager - Louisville, KY
About The Position
East Penn Manufacturing, a world class leader in automotive battery manufacturing is looking for a Warehouse Manager at our Louisville, Kentucky warehouse. The Warehouse Manager is responsible for all warehouse activities including all warehouse personnel and distribution/receiving operations. The Warehouse Manager plans and monitors optimal space utilization and efficient inventory flow and manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs as a true first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestone and goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. The Warehouse Manager is committed to the company’s success while upholding East Penn Company policies and culture.
Requirements
- Supervisory experience preferred
- 5 - 7 years related experience
- Extensive knowledge of department processes
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Detail oriented
- Problem solving
- Decision making skills
- Ability to multitask effectively
- Professional appearance and attitude
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of company issued IT equipment
- Public Speaking/presentation skills
- Self-motivated and goal orientated
- Conflict management skills
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for warehouse management/staffing, and general maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of warehouse equipment, delivery vehicles, and facilities.
- Management of all warehouse, driver, and office personnel (excluding sales).
- Works in conjunction with the Branch District Manager and all other branch employees to acheive a growing, profitable, and operationally efficient Branch.
- Has full authority for personnel actions and extensive knowledge of all department processes.
- Manage, direct, and treat all employees in a professional manner in order to produce a positive and compatible work environment for warehouse, office, driver, and sales personnel.
- Conduct monthly meetings with warhouse members.
- Involved in the interviewing and hiring of all warehouse personnel (excluding sales).
- Ensure that Company Code of Conduct is implemented and disciplinary action is taken when necessary for all branch personnel (excluding sales) with support from East Penn Personnel Department.
- Teaching and or doing all branch, office, and warehouse functions including but not limited to: Office Functions: customer contact, computer operations, sales ordering and processing, handling of cash transactions and deposits, payroll, etc. Warehouse Functions: ordering of product for distribution and all inventory control functions Placement of product in the warehouse in an orderly manner for efficiency Pulling, processing, and checking orders for customers Receiving and processing new product Maintaining freshly charged and clean product for distribution Proper processing and control of all returns from customers including new product, rotations, adjustments, and junks Accurate loading and unloading of all delivery vehicles Monthly counting, processing, checking, and balancing of all warehouse product Driver/Delivery Functions: Learn and follow all applicaple DOT regulations for drivers and products Routing of vehicles for daily delivery of product Familiarity with and enforcement of Drivers Code of Conduct Focus on all driver and customer contacts
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Group insurance that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- 401K savings plan
- Life insurance
- Annual bonus
- 9 paid holidays and 10 days of paid time off
- Employee assistance programs
- Fitness Discounts
- Promotional opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
