Warehouse Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Hires, supervises, trains, and develops the warehouse staff.
• Provides associates with guidance, training and communication regarding job requirements, all OSHA safety guidelines, ISO procedures & Avient rules/expectations.
• Performs performance appraisals and provides timely feedback regarding performance reviews to the employee.
• Coordinates the scheduling of warehouse personnel to ensure proper coverage in order to receive and distribute products/materials in a productive and cost-efficient manner.
• Coordinates proper vacation request for warehouse associates.
• Coordinates warehouse associates’ schedules ensuring appropriate coverage at all times.
• Completes and approve warehouse associate’s time-cards.
• Manages all inbound and outbound orders.
• Responsible for the general condition of the warehouse, shipping/receiving areas and yard areas in regard to container storage and overall cleanliness. Inspects for any improper warehousing of inventory & insures the warehouse is neat and clean at all times.
• Manages warehouse supplies at proper inventory levels and insure all warehouse costs are meeting plan.
• Provides effective communication between service center office staff and the warehouse personnel.
• Provides the highest level of customer service.
• Develops/maintains various warehouse productivity reports.
• Monitors phone calls, voice mails, e-mails and other communications, providing professional communication in a timely manner.
• Monitors all warehouse activity for proper output, productivity, and safety processes (flag up, lock out tag out, etc.).
• Manages all ISO procedures, documentation, and control of records, correct forms and training.
• Monitors forklift maintenance, safety, and training.
• Other project/duties as assigned.

Physical/Environ. Demands

Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening. Must be able to walk and use hands. Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs. May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds. Typically work is in a manufacturing environment where noise level is loud. Generally requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, and respiratory protection.
Exposure to outside weather conditions is routine. May be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidity. May also be exposed on occasion to dust, or fumes. Requires working a flexible schedule.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent warehouse or manufacturing experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or materials management experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience with responsibility for developing employees and managing daily warehouse operations.
• Strong knowledge of shipping, receiving, material handling, inventory control, and warehouse organization.
• Experience managing raw materials, finished goods, and material flow to support production requirements.
• Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems, such as SAP, or similar systems, preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory accuracy, cycle counting, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety requirements, including forklift and powered industrial truck operations.
• Ability to monitor warehouse performance and drive improvements in safety, inventory accuracy, productivity, and on-time delivery.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement efforts using Lean, 5S, or similar methodologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with production, supply chain, customer service, quality, and transportation teams.