About This Role
Managing inventory, shipping, and warehouse operations is the core of this role, which involves leading department employees, coordinating with various departments, ensuring accurate inventory records, supporting on-time shipments, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Shipping and Warehouse departments
- Oversee weekly and monthly inventory cycle counts
- Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure proper material control
- Ensure daily attendance records are maintained in accordance with company policies
- Develop and support Lead personnel in all aspects of their responsibilities
- Communicate departmental updates, changes, and expectations to employees
- Identify opportunities to improve labor efficiency and implement new inventory and shipping processes
- Participate in interviews when vacancies occur
- Review employee warnings and recommendations for discharge
- Prepare and manage the department’s annual budget
- Collaborate with departments throughout the organization to maintain an efficient workflow
- Maintain a fully cross-trained staff
- Maintain records and support the implementation of applicable quality and environmental programs
- Coordinate all inbound and outbound shipments
- Ensure shipments are completed accurately and on time
- Coordinate activities with production support departments to maintain a smooth flow of materials throughout the manufacturing process
- Enforce all company policies and procedures
- Ensure customer requirements are maintained and properly implemented
- Ensure appropriate supplies are ordered to meet customer requirements and that employees are trained accordingly
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- Complete 90-day and annual performance evaluations
- Provide ongoing feedback to employees regarding job performance
- Communicate relevant employee and departmental issues to management
- Stop inventory, shipping, or warehouse activities when necessary to correct quality concerns
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
- Computer proficiency
- Proven ability to lead, direct, and support employees effectively
- Forklift experience
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment
- Three to four years of warehouse or inventory experience
- Previous warehouse or inventory supervisory experience required