Warehouse Manager

Greene Tweed•Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of plant warehouse operations, with immediate focus on receiving, inventory, and cycle counting. As a member of the plant leadership team, the manager helps ensure key initiatives achieve their required results. The role coordinates receiving, shipping, and material handling by designing and developing product movement and storage systems, improving operations, and supporting front-line staff. It is accountable for cost efficiency, continuous improvement in processes and service, and safety across a business unit. The position requires U.S. Person status, as defined by applicable law, for authorized access to data controlled under ITAR. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, subject to applicable laws. Duties may include other job-related instructions and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor, and requirements may change.

Requirements

At least 8 years in a leadership position in warehousing, shipping, receiving, or other logistics functions.
Ability to plan departmental growth in alignment with organizational vision and strategy.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated problem-solving and analytical-thinking skills.
Experience directing, planning, and scheduling work for oneself and a team.
Highly self-motivated, with the ability to influence people at all levels of the organization.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of SAP.
Bachelor of Science degree required.
U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law, for authorized access to ITAR-controlled data.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Administration or Logistics.
LEAN or Six Sigma certification and a track record of multiple successful projects.
Experience with export and compliance procedures, such as TSCA, RoHS, WEEE, or DOT.
Managerial knowledge and work experience, preferably in warehouse operations and logistics.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain business processes across semi-finished and finished-goods warehouses so items are stored, maintained, retrieved, packaged, labeled, and processed for delivery in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Plan, direct, and control the activities and staff involved in the economical movement of inbound and outbound freight.
Develop strategies, systems, and processes aligned with business needs and supported by the broader Operations team.
Use root cause analysis to solve local and global logistics problems.
Serve as the primary interface between Warehouse Operations and other functions, participating in meetings about critical issues and resolutions with Manufacturing Managers and other stakeholders.
Ensure effective communication between the warehouse and other functions and across shifts.
Implement Lean tools to eliminate waste and deploy 5S throughout areas of influence.
Identify resource needs and implement changes and improvements to existing systems and processes.