Global Warehouse Operations Leader

Benchmark Electronics Inc; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics Inc in Minnesota, Winona area, seeks a Warehouse Operations Lead to manage receiving, warehousing and distribution, ensuring timely processing and accurate information system maintenance for production and consignment material. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and cost controls within a 24/7 global operation.

Requires 5+ years in manufacturing/warehouse, 3+ years in leadership, and a 4-year degree preferred or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing/warehouse environment; 3+ years in a leadership role
• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required
• Available for travel up to 25% of the time, including day, overnight and international as required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrate high attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools
• Strong customer service and client focus
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills including ability to effectively coach and mentor employees at all levels
• Enthusiastic and motivational communicator with multi-cultural experience
• Demonstrates effective customer interface skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and influence individuals, internally and externally, across all levels, functions and geographies
• Collaborate and influence cross functional peer leaders in order to obtain support for process improvements
• Solid financial understanding, risk analysis ability, relationship building and project management
• Use of discretion with the ability to gain trust of business leaders and others to discuss and respond to sensitive and business critical issues
• Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Effective analytical, planning and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain receiving, warehousing and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program, operational and personnel policies and procedures
• Comply with federal, state and local warehousing, material handling and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions
• Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols
• Maintain physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing design layouts, inspecting equipment and issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions
• Complete warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; Follow up on work results
• Maintain warehouse staff job results by mentoring and training employees; Plan and monitor job results
• Drive solutions to complex planning issues with limited supervision
• Lead or participate in a continuous improvement activity with complete documentation, including a follow up review with the team in a presentation format
• All employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organization

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Problem solving

Travel 25%+

Customer focus

Mentoring / coaching

Education

4 year degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management

Tools

Microsoft Office

WebEx

Job description

Benchmark Electronics Inc in Minnesota, Winona area, seeks a Warehouse Operations Lead to manage receiving, warehousing and distribution, ensuring timely processing and accurate information system maintenance for production and consignment material. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and cost controls within a 24/7 global operation.

Requires 5+ years in manufacturing/warehouse, 3+ years in leadership, and a 4-year degree preferred or equivalent.