Manager Transportation

Mohawk Industries; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries in Odenton, MD is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead daily operations at two facilities, oversee budget, staffing, and KPIs, and collaborate with upper management to enhance service.

The role requires 4–6 years in warehousing/logistics with at least 2 years supervising employees; a four-year degree preferred or equivalent; strong leadership, communication, and a safety-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4–6 years of warehousing/logistics operations experience, including minimum 2 years supervising employees.
• Experience implementing cost-saving measures and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 3 Supervisors, 19 drivers, 11 warehouse staff across two facilities.
• Oversee and manage operational activities including budget, staffing, KPIs and record keeping.
• Resolve customer service and operational issues; implement process improvements for efficiency.
• Coordinate with upper management to improve service delivery.
• Promote a safe work environment in line with OSHA/DOT regulations and Mohawk policies.
• Oversee inventory control, adjustments and cycle counts.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for more? At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team. As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best‑known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk. Are you looking for more? At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team. As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best‑known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What We Need

Mohawk is looking for a Warehouse Manager to assist in leading the daily operation and success of our Odenton, MD warehouse location. This position will also participate in planning, developing and implementing optimum service delivery strategies to achieve desired results.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a team of approximately 3 Supervisors, 19 drivers, 11 warehouse covering two facilities, EDT and ODM. It is a 24 hour operation facility which delivers about 4 mil pounds per year.
• Oversee and manage operational activities for warehouse location including budget, staffing, KPIs and record keeping
• Resolve customer service issues and operational issues and implement process improvements to ensure effective and smooth‑flowing operations of warehouse location
• Work with upper management to coordinate and improve service
• Promote safe work environment through adherence to OSHA and DOT regulations as well as Mohawk Safety polices and Standards. Conduct regular safety meetings
• Oversee inventory control, adjustments and cycle count process
• Ensure all employees are treated in a fair, equitable and consistent manner

What You Have

• Four-year college degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.
• 4-6 years of progressively responsible experience in warehousing and/or logistics operations, including a minimum of 2 years of experience supervising employees and implementing cost‑saving measures

What You’re Good At

• Communicating and negotiating effectively with internal and external partners in written, oral and interpersonal form
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and mentor employees
• Working collaboratively as part of a fast‑paced team, with strong personal organization, poise and professionalism
• Achieving results through team efforts, challenging established practices and drawing relevant conclusions
• Ability and willingness to challenge established practices and draw relevant conclusions to market and sell new ideas within the division

What else?

• We’re located in a pretty great spot – check out this video to see what we mean

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry‑leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick‑Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/​veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry‑leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick‑Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/​veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.