Warehouse Manager

Job Description

The Warehouse Manager supervises warehouse employees and oversees the efficient receipt, storage, value-adding servicing and dispatch of a wide range of goods and assembly parts. The position requires the understanding of system transactions and inventory staging with regards to work in process jobs and sales orders and is a vital part of the supply chain process.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand corporate objectives and use strategic thinking to deal with planning, coordinating, administration and general management issues, including supervision of staff and overseeing work organized by team leaders


• Planning, coordinating and monitoring the receipt, order and assembly staging and dispatch of goods with a clear understanding of work in process and all inventory system transactions


• Ensure inventory accuracy by conducting cycle counts and reconciling with ERP system on a daily basis


• Maintain physical condition of warehouse and efficient utilization of space and mechanical handling equipment while planning future capacity requirements


• Oversee the planned maintenance of vehicles, warehouse machinery and equipment and make sure employees are trained and regularly briefed on proper use and all safety requirements


• Maintain standards of health and security to provide a safe work environment with proper materials handling and storage


• Regularly communicate with manufacturers, suppliers, employees and Corporate to ensure quality of material and delivery standards are upheld


• Maintain budgets and monitor warehouse expenses as set by the Branch Manager


• Organize all work and job responsibilities for all shipping and receiving team members


• Maintain building overall operation and appearance

Positional Requirements & Qualifications

• Education & Experience


• Bachelor's degree or related experience


• Experience in stock control and management


• Skills & Abilities


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Experience with ERP Systems used for issuing and maintaining inventory


• Minimum 5 years warehouse manager experience


• Certified forklift operator


• Extremely detail-oriented


• Must be able to travel and have a clear driving record in accordance to company driving guidelines


• Clear background check and drug/alcohol screening

Essential Physical Functions

• Lifting: up to 50 pounds


• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions


• Lift and carry: 50 pounds for 100 feet


• Bending, stooping, walking and climbing stairs


• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps


• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces


• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods


• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another


• Communicating with others to exchange information


• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers


• Operating machinery and/or power tools


• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment


• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned


• Required physical ability if mandated by customer or regulatory requirements