Warehouse Manager

Position Summary

The Warehouse Manager is a hands-on operations leader responsible for the day-to-day performance of the warehouse, including inventory, equipment, safety, shipping, and delivery operations. This is a floor-focused leadership role that directly manages warehouse associates and delivery drivers while working alongside the team to keep the operation running safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

The ideal candidate is an experienced warehouse leader who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and being actively involved in the operation, not someone who wants to manage from behind a desk. This person will lead by example, hold the team accountable, solve problems as they arise, and continually look for ways to improve safety, productivity, inventory accuracy, and overall warehouse performance.

This is an opportunity for a strong warehouse professional to take ownership of an operation, develop and lead a team, and make a meaningful impact as the company continues to grow.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all warehouse personnel
• Hire and train new warehouse personnel (in coordination with human resources), as appropriate
• Test and certify new employees on forklifts and order pickers 
• Conduct annual employee performance reviews and request pay increases, as appropriate 
• Ensure all OSHA, DOT, EPA, insurance rules, fire codes and company policies & procedures are followed
• Establish and maintain a relationship with freight line representatives and warehouse managers at other MPC  branches 
• Oversee proper maintenance of warehouse and equipment, including but not limited to trucks, tractors, trailers, and material handling equipment
• Cycle count inventory and attempt to locate missing or misplaced inventory items
• Advise purchasing agents of problems with vendors in receiving, and quality/condition of product coming into warehouse 
• Print delivery tickets for drivers
• Assist with year-end inventory
• Oversee cleanliness of warehouse 
• Complete fuel reports on a quarterly basis
• Provide backup coverage during absences and when needed               
• Maintain a safe work environment and monitor and enforce subordinates use of required PPE 
• Check all fire extinguishers monthly
• Ensure all exits are not blocked, and all areas marked “keep clear” remain clear
• Continually look for ways to improve the operation of the warehouse
• Report any vehicle or workers compensation accidents that occur in the warehouse or on truck routes to human resources department in a timely manner
• Perform other duties, as assigned 

Skills & Abilities

• Extremely safety conscious
• Highly detailed and accurate, with excellent organizational skills
• Make quick, competent decisions while always considering what is in the best interest of the company
• Have knowledge of and the ability to enter and edit orders in system
• Function effectively under tight time constraints, consistently meet strict deadlines, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
• Represent the company in a professional manner and build professional relationships with employees at all levels of the organization
• Operate multiple pieces of material handling equipment and drive a tractor trailer
• Lift and carry up to one hundred (100) pounds
• Work in variable temperature work environments (i.e. unairconditioned/unheated warehouse and environments of customers facilities)
• Hard working and extremely reliable
• Goal-oriented self-starter, takes initiative and acts appropriately in various circumstances without direction
• Proficient in operating a computer, conducting internet research, and learning new software applications

Education & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• College degree preferred, but not required
• Prior management or supervisory experience preferred