Warehouse Manager

Ferguson Enterprises•La Porte, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ferguson is hiring an onsite Warehouse Manager for its branch in La Porte, at 1701 South 16th St - Suite 300. The facility is described as a 160,000-square-foot warehouse currently located at 7235. The shift begins at 7:00 a.m., and the manager must be able to cover any shift as needed. The operation uses a warehouse management system (WMS). The Warehouse Manager provides strategic leadership for the warehouse, leads operational improvement and change, and builds and communicates a vision for growth. The role requires direct engagement with associates on the production floor and accountability for workplace safety, associate engagement, communication, shipment quality, inventory integrity, cleanliness, and accurate daily cycle counts. The manager hires, trains, and develops associates and oversees inbound, picking, packaging, shipping, and cycle-counting activities.

Requirements

1–3 years of distribution management experience leading at least two employees in a large distribution or warehouse environment.
Leadership experience managing and developing a team, including mentoring, coaching, training, and performance management.
Ability to work with people and build a positive, engaging environment for associates.
Strong interactive communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with different levels of the organization.
Previous experience in a WMS environment using RF technology.
Strong computer skills, including expertise in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Material Handling Equipment Certification.
Proficiency in OSHA and DOT regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a team of delivery drivers.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the warehouse and act as a change agent, supporting change and development.
Build and communicate a vision for growth and improvement.
Engage directly with associates on the production floor.
Promote and drive daily workplace safety and create a safe work environment.
Increase and maintain associate engagement throughout the operation.
Communicate consistently with associates and counterparts.
Drive high levels of quality in customer shipments and maintain inventory integrity.
Hire, train, and provide professional development for associates.
Lead and oversee unloading and stocking of inbound shipments, order picking, packaging, shipping outbound orders, and cycle counting.
Maintain cleanliness at the sites and ensure cycle counts are completed accurately each day.
Maintain warehouse security and the safety of associates and equipment.
Report accidents and convey issues to management.