Manager Warehouse

Vallen; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallen is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead our warehouse team in Saint Paul, MN. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, along with a solid background in warehouse operations. Join a leading team delivering flexible supply chain solutions while fostering a positive work environment and upward mobility.

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days)

401K with discretionary company match

Employer-paid Basic Life for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related business experience.
• Experience with warehouse functions: loading, unloading, picking, packing.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse staff and operations to ensure quality customer service.
• Set goals and daily productivity expectations for team.
• Collaborate with purchasing to ensure merchandise availability.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Warehouse Management System

SX.e

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Job Description

Why Join our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen’s success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates. Your Benefits at Vallen:

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days)
• 401K with discretionary company match - (US positions only)
• Employer-paid Basic Life for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vitality Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses reimbursement
• Employee Discounts through BenefitHub

Job Description

Why Join our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen’s success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates. Your Benefits at Vallen:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days)
• 401K with discretionary company match - (US positions only)
• Employer-paid Basic Life for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vitality Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses reimbursement
• Employee Discounts through BenefitHub
• Advancement Opportunity.
  
  

Position Summary

Vallen's Warehouse/Distribution Center Manager is a staff management position responsible for managing warehouse staff responsible for receiving, unloading, inspecting, picking, packing, and/or shipping goods. They! monitor associate productivity, inventory management, as well as packing and shipping accuracy to ensure quality customer service to all Vallen customers. They also ensure all areas of assigned warehouse operations comply with internal and external safety standards or regulations.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Staff management duties include, but are not limited to: interviewing, selecting, hiring, coaching, counseling, training, delegating work assignments and disciplining associates while enforcing company policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
• Sets goals and daily productivity expectations while maintaining a positive and collaborative culture built on employee respect; ensures team resources are used effectively and both productivity and profitability targets are achieved.
• Supports sales growth through excellent customer service and providing supply chain so! lutions; encourages and promotes a high level of customer service with accurate and on-time deliveries.
• Collaborates and coordinates activities with purchasing to ensure availability of merchandise.
• Directs reclamation of damaged merchandise; may coordinate transportation schedules.
• Oversees associate cross-training initiatives; collaborates with the training department for new training initiatives.
• Participates in on-going process improvement initiatives; monitors the effectiveness of handling procedures and space utilization and make recommendations for improvements; may lead automation and new technology projects.
• Tracks and performs to Vallen's standardized operating metrics (KOLPI's -- Key Operating Logistics
  
  

Performance Indicators

• Warehouse Response Rate
• Same Day Shipping
• External Accuracy
• Lines Shipped Per Man Hour
• Cost Per Line
• Cycle Count Accuracy
• Promotes provides mentorship regarding the use of lean tools and concepts.
• Maintains a safe and secure work environment.
• Performs other duties as requested.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related business experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that gives the individual the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job. Experience should include:
• Strong computer knowledge and aptitude to learn various applications mandatory; experience with a Warehouse Management System preferred; knowledge of SX.e a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the various warehousing functions, such as loading, unloading, picking, packing, shipping, and moving goods thr! oughout a distribution center/warehouse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work orders, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong communication skills, effective problem-solving skills, demonstrated use of sound judgment, good organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in team-oriented environment.
• Ability to maintain composure, effectiveness, and be flexibility under pressure.
• Demonstration of basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units to measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals); ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent preferred.
• Ability to compile routine reports and write correspondence.
• Ability to work in a team environment and be self-motivated to accomplish assigned tasks and goals.
  
  

Staff Management Responsibilities

• Immediate supervision over a unit, section, or department where the majority of the time is spent assigning, reviewing, checking work and eliminating ordinary difficulties. Recommends candidates for hiring, termination; prepares and conducts performance appraisals and salary reviews and applies company policies.
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

• Work environment may not be temperature controlled; must have the ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments; must be able to work in dusty environments.
• Long periods of time working on a computer and per! forming repetitive key-boarding activities.
• Extended day, evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand and may include little to no advanced notice.
• May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear various forms of protective equipment (shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.).
• May be required to drive a forklift and/or operate other standard warehouse equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to pass forklift and/or other warehouse equipment certifications (written and/or driving).
• Must be able to handle and work physical inventory; required to lift up to 25 lbs or greater with assistance following standard operating and safety procedures. Other physical requirements including, regularly being required to stand, walk, kneel, bend! , crouch, crawl, climb and balance.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are required.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale

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