Warehouse Manager

National DCP • Lockport, IL

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager oversees the selection and outbound loading of dry and refrigerated trailers and manages inbound product receiving activities at the Lockport, Illinois distribution center. The role is responsible for safe, efficient warehouse operations, on-time route dispatch, staffing, operational performance, facility upkeep, and the warehouse operation’s P&L. The manager leads warehouse supervisors and associates and works with Transportation and other support departments to maintain service, safety, and operational standards.

The position is scheduled for day hours, Monday through Friday, with flexibility based on business needs. The manager may need to work varying schedules to learn and support different warehouse operations.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of warehouse operations experience and progressive hands-on supervisory or management experience.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform essential duties safely, including use of voice-directed warehouse technology and communicating about work and safety matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations.
• Experience with a WMS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work varying schedules to learn and support various Warehouse Operations.
• High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a food distribution environment.
• Financial acumen and previous P&L responsibility.
• SAP experience.
• Experience using voice-selecting applications; Vocollect experience is desirable.
• Manhattan WMS experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Monitor employee performance and take steps to ensure daily plans are achievable and met by all warehouse departments.
• Manage Warehouse Supervisors, Receivers, Selectors, and Loaders at the assigned distribution center.
• Ensure orders are selected and trucks are loaded for on-time dispatch of all routes.
• Evaluate procedures and staff performance and make changes to improve efficiency; counsel, document, and discipline as necessary.
• Partner with Transportation to address driver concerns about load quality and OS+D.
• Interview, select, and train Selectors and Supervisors to maintain staffing levels needed for efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with company safety and selection procedures.
• Train employees and promote safe operation of material-handling equipment.
• Communicate with warehouse associates to support safety, organization, and cleanliness.
• Maintain and present production and service metrics reports to upper management as needed.
• Manage facility maintenance and upkeep.
• Manage P&L for the assigned distribution center’s warehouse operation.
• Execute operations according to daily case volume.
• Build strong working relationships with other departments that support Operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus 10% base bonus potential.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and discretionary time.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Discount programs.
• Tuition discount program.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED