Warehouse Manager
Location :
Lenoir
Job Type :
Temp-to-Hire Assignment
Hours :
Full Time
Travel :
No
Relocation :
No
Job Industry :
Furniture Manufacturing
Job Category :
Transportation and Warehousing
Job Description :
As a warehouse manager you will play a key role in operations by:
- Recruiting, onboarding, training, mentoring, and scheduling warehouse associates, leads, and assistant supervisors.
- Maintaining an active presence on the distribution floor to enhance operational awareness and foster strong relationships with associates.
- Cultivating an engaging and enjoyable work environment by promoting appreciation, recognition, and positive reinforcement.
- Prioritizing the safety of all team members by adhering to and enforcing safety guidelines and protocols.
- Ensuring optimal staffing levels and strategically allocating resources across various areas as needed.
- Overseeing the timely receipt of finished goods into inventory.
- Driving team performance to achieve daily shipping goals within budgetary constraints.
- Establishing and upholding internal controls to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Monitoring and managing team performance to meet key operational metrics (KPIs).
- Developing and analyzing data to prepare monthly reports aimed at identifying inefficiencies and increasing throughput.
- Championing continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and positive change, while identifying and implementing cost savings and process enhancements.
- Collaborating closely with departments such as purchasing, quality control, manufacturing, logistics, and finance to resolve operational challenges.
- Leading and managing projects, including Warehouse Management System (WMS) upgrades and other key initiatives.
- Executing operational plans with urgency to meet performance and budgetary goals while ensuring clear communication and coordination across teams.
Required Qualifications :
- Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire and guide teams effectively.
- Experience managing projects, including planning and execution.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to input, retrieve, and interpret data effectively.
- Proficiency in computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and creating dynamic spreadsheets with formulas and pivot tables.
- Familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications such as Word for documentation and Outlook for email and scheduling, ensuring seamless workflow management.
