Warehouse Shift Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Heidelberg Distributing Company began in 1938, with founder Albert W. Vontz operating the business with “one man and one truck.” Now, Heidelberg services more than 26,000 retail and industry establishments across all counties in Ohio and Kentucky with our office locations in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Lorain, Toledo, Youngstown, Ohio and well as Hebron, Kentucky. Family owned and operated for 84 years; Heidelberg was acquired by Redwood Holdings, another family-owned operation, in 2022. Heidelberg proudly distributes the finest wine, premium beer, quality spirits, and more, to your favorite stores, venues and restaurants. Heidelberg is committed to investing in our 1,600+ Associate base, beverage industry and our communities. With our longstanding history in this industry, Heidelberg continues to thrive, adapt, and lead the way to our customer’s number one choice.

JOB SUMMARY

The Warehouse Shift Manager is responsible for organizing the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of warehoused products, as well as overseeing all other daily warehouse operations. He/she will need to lead and develop the warehouse team to provide impeccable service to customers, ensure productivity targets are achieved and that all warehouse processes are running smoothly and promptly.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DAILY OPERATIONS

• Oversee shipping, receiving, returns, transfers and loading of warehoused products  
• Oversee inventory control and reconcile  
• Liaise with customers and transport companies 
• Plan work rotations, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results 
• Ensure proper security measures are enforced regarding the opening and closing of warehouse 

PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hire, orient and discipline all warehouse employees, including drivers  
• Maintain standards of health and safety according to OSHA guidelines, complete and file necessary paperwork 
• Plan random drug testing, safety and training presentations 
• Conduct annual and periodic employee reviews 

OTHER DUTIES

• Oversee the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery and warehouse equipment, maintain all proper licensing, tags and plates 
• Ensure efficient layout and space utilization in all areas of warehouse 
• Assist in routing both beer and wine orders 
• Learn, use and train warehouse employees on all approved warehouse systems and software as appropriate 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Computer skills, Microsoft office preferred
• Very outgoing along with strong self-direction
• Work with minimal supervision, ability to set priorities, and multitask
• High School diploma/GED required 
• Experience in warehouse management procedures, including Layered Inventory 
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, ability to manage staff 
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills 
• While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to stand; balance; walk; climb stairs, sit; use hands to feel and handle objects, tools, or controls, including standard office equipment such as computers and phones; reach with hands and arms; talk; hear; and have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position operates in a professional office environment but requires regular travel and on-site work in a warehouse environment. Expected hours of work are Monday through Friday during the Company’s regular business hours; but also includes regular site visits, communication with, and responsibility over operations during second and third (night) shifts. Regular, consistent attendance is required. Dress code is business casual, closed-toe shoes required
• Regular, consistent physical attendance is required

SCHEDULE

• Monday-Friday, 7:00AM-3:30PM

Heidelberg Distributing Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.