Fulfillment Center Shipping Manager - 10am start

Nefco Corp.; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NEFCO Corp. is seeking a Warehouse Operations Lead in East Hartford, CT to manage receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing, and dispatching of construction materials.

You will supervise staff, enforce safety and quality standards, and coordinate with the inventory team to maintain accuracy and efficiency. The role requires 2+ years in industrial warehousing, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in industrial warehousing/distribution operations
• Effective communicator up and across the organization
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
• Able to use NEFCO ERP software system
• Able to use warehouse layouts for planning
• Basic computer skills (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Positive, hard-working attitude
• Able to set priorities, work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to multitask in fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing and dispatching of material
• Ensure accuracy of orders and quality in distribution
• Work with inbound/inventory manager to control stock levels
• Process shipments and ensure timely delivery
• Lead staff to achieve high performance and safety standards
• Communicate policies and apply corrective actions
• Foster teamwork and alignment with operational goals
• Review timecards and approve PTO requests
• Ensure training is completed and staff adheres to NEFCO programs
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly warehouse environment
• Stand and work in various climate conditions as required
• Schedule: Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00 with occasional Saturdays; 50–55 hour weeks

Skills

Results-oriented

Effective communicator

Hard-working attitude

Multitasking

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

NEFCO ERP system

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Description

Reports to – Logistics Manager

Job Summary: This position is responsible for all activities relating to distribution operations executing all receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing of construction supply material, and dispatching of delivery trucks for delivery of construction supply material.

Job Duties:

• Ensure orders and inter-branch transfers are picked, checked and packed and loaded per company guidelines and procedures
• Ensure accuracy/integrity of orders (correct material/quantity and acceptable quality/delivery)
• Work with Inbound/Inventory Manager to control inventory and work with staff to minimize misplaced material and errors
• Ensure all parcel package shipments are processed for customer delivery
• Provide motivating work environment for staff with high levels of performance and standards being the norm
• Communicate policies to ensure compliance and consistently administer corrective action as necessary
• Foster communication and teamwork among staff to ensure accomplishment of operational goals.
• Accepts responsibility for company projects that may be indirectly related to his/her area of responsibility
• Works with distribution center team members to ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the warehouse and processing areas
• Ensure that safe work practices are followed, maintaining an overall safe work environment
• Completion of all assigned NEFCO trainings
• Monitor and enforce all NEFCO training initiatives for associates under your supervision.
• Assist in implementation of new training and enhance existing training processes for associates under your supervision.
• Review direct reports’ timecards, ensuring employees’ time is accurately recorded and complete.
• Approve employee timecards at the end of each period, prior to supervisor deadline.
• Work with employees to resolve errors (missing punches, adjustments, etc.).
• Review and approve PTO requests
• Monday – Friday (occasional Saturday) 10am - 8pm
• 50-55 hours workweek

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must have a track record of being a results-oriented person who has worked in industrial warehousing/distribution operations for 2+ years
• Must be effective communicator up, down and across the organization
• High school diploma (or equivalent); college degree preferred
• Ability to use NEFCO’s ERP software system
• Ability to use warehouse layouts for planning purposes
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, or Outlook a plus
• Basic computer skills
• Must have a positive, hard-working attitude
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and little supervision
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to stands on concrete floor for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in various climate conditions such as cold, heat, humidity for a long period of time
• Ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl and twist for lifting
• Ability to safely lift as much as 50+ lbs.
• Ability to review and interpret computer images and written documents
• Analytical ability including basic math skills
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (including forklifts) and be recertified
• Must be detail-oriented and hands on ‘roll up the sleeves’ type with aptitude for multi-tasking and adapting to a fast-paced environment with ever changing priorities
• Must have effective interpersonal skills with ability to direct, coach, support, and delegate to associates