Warehouse Manager

MORRISETTE PACKAGING INC•West Columbia, SC

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for and oversees all daily operations and functions of the warehouse. The person in this position also manages all warehouse associates and delivery drivers.

Requirements

Extremely safety conscious
Highly detailed and accurate, with excellent organizational skills
Make quick, competent decisions while always considering what is in the best interest of the company
Have knowledge of and the ability to enter and edit orders in system
Function effectively under tight time constraints, consistently meet strict deadlines, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
Represent the company in a professional manner and build professional relationships with employees at all levels of the organization
Operate multiple pieces of material handling equipment and drive a tractor trailer
Lift and carry up to one hundred (100) pounds
Work in variable temperature work environments (i.e. unairconditioned/unheated warehouse and environments of customers facilities)
Hard working and extremely reliable
Goal oriented self-starter, takes initiative and acts appropriately in various circumstances without direction
Proficient in operating a computer, conducting internet research and learning new software applications
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred
Prior management or supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all warehouse personnel
Hire and train new warehouse personnel (in coordination with human resources), as appropriate
Test and certify new employees on forklifts and order pickers
Conduct annual employee performance reviews and request pay increases, as appropriate
Ensure all OSHA, DOT, EPA, insurance rules, fire codes and company policies & procedures are followed
Establish and maintain a relationship with freight line representatives and warehouse managers at other MPC branches
Oversee proper maintenance of warehouse and equipment, including but not limited to trucks, tractors, trailers and material handling equipment
Cycle count inventory and attempt to locate missing or misplaced inventory items
Advise purchasing agents of problems with vendors in receiving, and quality/condition of product coming into warehouse
Print delivery tickets for drivers
Assist with year-end inventory
Oversee cleanliness of warehouse
Complete fuel reports on a quarterly basis
Provide backup coverage during absences and when needed
Maintain a safe work environment and monitor and enforce subordinates use of required PPE
Check all fire extinguishers monthly
Ensure all exits are not blocked, and all areas marked “keep clear” remain clear
Continually look for ways to improve the operation of the warehouse
Report any vehicle or workers compensation accidents that occur in the warehouse or on truck routes to human resources department in a timely manner
Perform other duties, as assigned