Nights Warehouse Shift Manager

Gulf Distributing Co.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Distributing Co. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Nights Warehouse Shift Manager to lead the load crew and ensure safe, efficient truck loading and warehouse operations.

You will report to the Warehouse Manager and supervise 15–20 crew members, manage shift scheduling, uphold safety standards, and coordinate with other departments to optimize performance during night operations.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with the ability to manage others efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work cohesively across multiple departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Access to reliable transportation and valid driver's license; pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a warehouse shift, ensuring loading is safe, efficient, and accurate.
• Oversee safety training and maintain a safe work environment daily.
• Schedule and supervise 15–20 load crew members to meet routes.
• Monitor productivity and adherence to company policies.
• Conduct annual performance reviews with supervisors.
• Maintain open communication with managers and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Safety oversight

Communication

Time management

Team coordination

Job description

Position Description – Nights Warehouse Shift Manager

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Position Objective:

The Shift Manager is responsible for the efficient, safe, and accurate loading of the delivery trucks and performing the assigned warehouse tasks that accompany the position.

Responsibilities Include:

• Leadership and Management: Leads, manages, supports, and motivates location’s Warehouse Shift through open and clear communication, and a commitment to participative management.
• Safety and Training: Takes accountability for safety protocol, and for oversight of training and safety of Warehouse shift. Promotes and maintains a safe work environment at the location daily. Helps oversee safety and security of the facilities at the location.
• Manage 15 to 20 load crew members to ensure all delivery routes are loaded efficiently and accurately while maintaining company standards.
• Maintain a work schedule for all warehouse load crew employees and require their adherence to it.
• Supervise all warehouse load crew employees to ensure they are performing their assigned duties in an efficient manner. Direct their efforts in conjunction with the Assistant Shift Manager
• Require that all steps are taken to prevent the loss of product through pilferage, damage, or aging.
• Be aware of code dates and load the oldest product first.
• Manage all load crew times and hours while measuring productivity amongst all load crew members.
• On an annual basis and with the assistance of your supervisors conduct performance reviews on all load crew employees.
• Report any accidents to the warehouse manager immediately.
• Maintain open and clear communications with the owners, managers, and other employees of the company.
• Dress in uniform and maintain your personal appearance in a professional manner and according to company policy.
• Conduct all load crew activities within the guidelines of all company policies and procedures.
• Conduct all your activities in accordance with the local, state, and federal liquor control regulations.
• Perform all work activities in accordance with the safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
• Adhere to all established inventory control procedures and practices.
• Secure the building and grounds and set security system before leaving for the evening.
• Adapt to any new responsibilities required by the Warehouse Manager.
• Performs all work activities in accordance with safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Supervision

• Manages the daily workflow of the shift.
• Reports directly to the Warehouse Manager
• Uses strengths-based management so each person supervised comes to know his/her own strengths and weaknesses and uses strengths in day-to-day work.
• Ensures that each employee supervised has opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Provides clear expectations for each supervised staff.
• Models adherence to GDH’s Mission and Values and holds staff accountable for knowing and practicing the values.
• Completes coaching regularly of supervised staff and annual a performance evaluation on due date.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Self-starter with the ability to manage others efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work cohesively across multiple departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Access to reliable transportation. If driving an automobile while on company business, must possess a valid driver’s license in your state of residence and auto insurance. Must be able to pass a background check, MVR, and drug screen.

Demonstrated ability to:

• Work effectively with internal and external individuals, including other professionals in the community.
• Work effectively as a member of the warehouse leadership team.
• Effectively communicate to various internal and external audiences in both person and through various electronic media.
• Manage time and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently (50%+ of time) required to walk and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel object, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently (50%+ of time) lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently (50%+ of time) Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.
• Occasionally (less than 25% of time) exposed to moving mechanical equipment and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Frequently (more than 50% of time) travel throughout the GDH sites.
• Occasional (less than 25% of time) weekend and/or overtime work, primarily during the height of the season or when taking on new business.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Gulf Distributing Holdings, LLC is committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.