Senior Warehouse Operations Leader

U.S. Venture; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Venture in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee the facility's logistics, warehousing, and inventory management. You will lead Supervisors and Office Staff, drive safety compliance, and ensure efficient processes in line with policies.

This role requires strong leadership, budgeting, vendor relations, and cost control, with travel as needed. 80% of duties are management, and you will prepare performance reviews, mentor staff, and partner with Sales

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business plus 2 years warehouse/operations or 6 years warehouse/operations experience.
• Proven leadership skills in a supervisory warehouse, operational or related role.
• Knowledgeable in material handling and inventory documentation.
• Knowledge of budgeting, supply contracts and shipping requirements.
• Excellent math and accounting, and financial interpretation skills.
• Effective communicator to a wide range of people at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Strong ability to build and maintain customer and supplier relationships.
• Ability to project a positive image to customers.
• Demonstrated product, technical and customer service knowledge.
• Knowledge in applicable computer software, Microsoft Office applications: Word and Excel
• Effective communicator to wide range of people at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem solving skills
• Willing to travel nationally as required
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record

Responsibilities

• Oversees measurement and effectiveness of warehouse processes including inventory management and transportation.
• Provides timely reports on the operating condition of the warehouse.
• Communicates issues, programs, decisions and actions to Regional manager and other leaders.
• Assumes responsibility for maintenance of warehouse facilities including equipment and cleanliness.
• Develops and maintains productive relations with vendors, suppliers and shippers.
• Provides leadership to assigned personnel through objective setting and delegation; conducts regular staff meetings.
• Assigns and coordinates personnel, scheduling to ensure workload is done efficiently.
• Develops warehouse personnel and completes 30/60/90 day reviews; prepares development plans.
• Works with Human Resources to schedule interviews, training and issue management.
• Proactively manages safety programs to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Maintains safety meetings and investigates accidents with corrective actions.
• Leads loss prevention efforts and ensures security of facilities and assets.
• Partners with Sales to meet customer needs and drive field operations.
• Supports goal-oriented strategic priorities, project management and process improvement.
• Manages acquisitions, warehouse moves and special projects.
• Plans and manages warehouse operating expenses to meet goals.
• Motivates and trains staff; monitors performance and progress.
• Oversees planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery and equipment.
• Prepares capital and operational budget for facility.
• Determines efficient layout for product flow in/out of warehouse.
• Promotes goodwill and a positive image of the Company.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Vendor relations

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

2 years warehouse/operations or 6 years warehouse/operations experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

U.S. Venture in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee the facility's logistics, warehousing, and inventory management. You will lead Supervisors and Office Staff, drive safety compliance, and ensure efficient processes in line with policies.

This role requires strong leadership, budgeting, vendor relations, and cost control, with travel as needed. 80% of duties are management, and you will prepare performance reviews, mentor staff, and partner with Sales