Warehouse Manager

FERGUSON•Geismar, LA

4d•$3,919 - $8,622•Onsite

About The Position

Ferguson is currently seeking a Warehouse Manager in our Geismar, LA location. The Warehouse Manager will be professional, creative, encouraging, and an adaptable leader who excels in a fast-paced environment. This leader must embrace and affect change, and use our associates' many talents to reach business goals. The individual will also be responsible for training and developing their team's abilities to set each individual up for success. Because this position has multiple reports, a collaborative, forward-thinking, and hardworking mentality is a must, as well as the ability to interact with and encourage a diverse set of experienced team members. The Facility: One warehouse located on one campus (65k sq. ft) and 4 acre pipe yard. Direct oversight of 20+ associates. 1st shift operation: Shift begins at 7:30 am.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in distribution management leading 20+ employees in a large distribution/warehouse environment
Must have leadership experience in managing and developing a team, mentoring, coaching, training, and performance management
Ability to work with people and build an environment that is positive and engaging for the associates
Phenomenal interactive communication skills with ability to effectively communicate to different levels of the organization
Strong computer skills to include expertise in Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook
Proficient in OSHA and DOT regulations

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a team of delivery drivers is a plus
Material Handling Equipment Certification

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for warehouses, ability to be a change agent and adopt change and development
Build, communicate, and affect vision for growth and improvement
Promote and drive safety daily in the workplace, crafting a safe work environment for associates
Increase and maintain high levels of associate engagement throughout the operation
Provide consistent communication to associates and counterparts
Drive high levels of quality in customer shipments, inventory integrity within the building
Maintain and develop a productive warehouse by hiring, training, and providing professional development for all associates
Lead and oversee associates performing activities including unloading and stocking of inbound shipments, order picking, packaging, shipping of outbound orders and cycle counting.
Ensure high levels of cleanliness are maintained in our sites and confirm that cycle counts are completed daily and accurately
Maintain security of warehouse and safety of all associates and equipment, reporting any accidents and conveying any issues to management