Warehouse Manager

IDEX Corporation•Denver, CO

49d•$76,200 - $114,200

About The Position

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The Warehouse Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the storage and movements of raw materials and finished goods, including inventory management, storage optimization, distribution planning, and warehouse staff supervision. This position will develop and implement warehouse management strategy to maximize efficiency and meet operational targets (e.g., delivery goals). This is a hands-on supervisory role which incorporates analysis, warehouse management, people leadership, and continuous improvement. REPORTING TO: Director, Supply Chain and Compliance

Requirements

Strong leadership and personnel management skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees, across all functions of the organization including customers and suppliers.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office.
Ability to interact efficiently within MRP system (JDEdwards experience preferred)
Demonstrated ability to be detail orientated and apply excellent analytical skills.
4-year degree in business, supply chain management, logistics or industrial engineering or 3-5 years of experience in warehousing and distribution, to include 2 years supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Manage warehouse activities on-site and coordinates off-site warehousing requirements.
Ensure training of warehouse personnel to ensure safe, effective, and efficient shipping and receiving operations.
Work with the team to design and implement an optimal warehouse and material flow plan including efficient use of the latest inventory control technologies.
Develop, monitor, and evaluate performance standards for effectiveness and efficiency including optimal space utilization, picking productivity, scheduling, and coordination of trucking goods in and out of the warehouse.
Establish and manage relationships with off-site storage providers (as required).
Direct the scheduling of shipments and notifies concerned department or customer of arrival dates.
Oversee cycle count processes for the warehouse to ensure accurate inventory.
Effectively manage the budget for all warehouse expenses.
Strictly adhere to US and International Trade Compliance laws and regulations.
Responsible for warehouse forklift equipment, providing both preventive maintenance programs and all necessary repairs in coordination with the Maintenance Department.
Recommend equipment requirements and replacements to upgrade and maintain warehouse productivity.
Coordinate warehouse activities with those of other functional areas.
Initiate investigations into causes of damages, shortages, or defects in shipments.
Manage Warehouse staff including inbound freight, warehousing, order fulfillment, tagging & packaging, distribution, and outbound freight to customers.
Coordinate and assign schedules of staff to provide appropriate coverage in assigned areas.
Responsible for the staff performance management including disciplinary actions as needed; ensure a productive team environment in the warehouse operation.
Ensures that the warehouse & planning personnel have safe, efficient equipment to perform their functions.
Ensure security of building and goods at all times.
Champion of continuous process improvement initiatives in warehouse operations and develop cost-saving CI initiatives.
Performs other related duties as assigned.