Battery Operations Manager

This position is responsible for assisting the Automotive Battery Distribution Warehouse Battery Hub Manager with day-to-day operations and special projects specified within the facility. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

All responsibilities include but are not limited to working in a supervisor role including work load and volume designation, dispatching, managing inbound and outbound procedures, picking and packing orders, inventory management, and critical thinking skills. A Battery Warehouse Supervisor will have content expertise in the following areas and will be responsible for the following reporting and communication requirements as deemed by the Battery Hub Manager. 

• Effectively train/ coach location staff on company procedures and expectations enabling the location to maximize efficiency 


• Handle employee relations issues as necessary


• Communicate with internal and external entities such as freight companies, customers, consumers, or salesmen


• Be able to assist in daily high-volume, fast-paced distribution center operations


• Monitor full compliance regarding inbound and outbound paperwork for FMP, customers, delivery companies, and vendors


• Supervise performance of warehouse employees and having the ability to designate employees to certain tasks to       maintain efficiency


• Complete performance evaluations on direct reports


• Operate computer systems and software unique to FMP to schedule, route, and track daily operations


• Oversee proper execution of inbound and outbound procedures such as coordinating schedules of Independent Carriers and FMP Fleet


• Responsible for communicating with designated supervisor[s] on timely updates on arrivals, departures, and customer discrepancies


• Inspect all D.C. power equipment and ensure equipment is safe and maintained by FMP standards


• Monitor metrics in WMS 


• High efficiency in facility software[s] designated to assist in day-to-day operations


• Performs any other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to teach, coach, or train team members to drive change and execute process improvements


• Moderate/ Extreme knowledge of the Automotive Industry, Operation, Safety Processes, Programs, and Procedures


• Organizationally adept and capable of multi-tasking priorities


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Leadership skills/ experience

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and/ or an equivalent field


• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience


• Equivalent combination of education & experience


• Ability to lift 75-100 lbs consistently


• PIT Truck/ Forklift experience


• Open availability, including weekends and or holidays.