About This Role
Managing people, processes, and systems to ensure goods are received and dispatched appropriately and productivity targets are met is the core of this Warehouse Manager role. This position is for a high-energy, smart, and eager leader to join a wholesale textile company, thriving in a team-oriented, success-driven atmosphere.
Responsibilities
- Manage all warehouse activities including picking, shipping, receiving, storing, packing, returns, inventory control, and all areas associated with the basic function of warehousing and distribution
- Ensure accurate and timely shipments and receipts
- Maintain strict inventory control and keep stock control systems up to date
- Manage priorities and workflow to achieve maximum efficiencies and results
- Liaise with transport companies to achieve best rates and service
- Produce regular reports and statistics on a weekly and monthly basis
- Develop and update S.O.P.’s (Standard Operating Procedures)
- Organize the recruitment and training of staff, as well as monitoring staff performance and progress
- Motivate, organize, and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded
- Lead and perform physical labor as necessary
- Effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
- Maintain standards of health, safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and security in the work environment
- Oversee the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery, and equipment
- Timely attention to all building maintenance issues including grounds maintenance, trash disposal, clean-up, work area changes etc.
Requirements
- Three or more years of experience managing a warehouse is preferred (will consider smart, eager candidates who are willing to learn and be trained)
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, such as supply chain, logistics, operational, or transport management is preferred
- English and Spanish fluency required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excel/Word/Microsoft Suite is mandatory
- Proficient knowledge of inventory and inventory controls
- Displays passion and optimism as a leader
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Inspires respect and motivates others
- Conserves organizational resources when assessing new warehouse needs
- Dependable, trustworthy, and completes tasks on time
- Ability to operate forklift effectively
- Must be currently certified to operate a forklift
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
