Warehouse General Manager - Ottawa

Ohio Logistics; Ohio; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Logistics seeks a General Manager to direct daily warehouse operations, oversee labor, productivity, quality control and safety measures for the Operations Department.

The GM leads office managers and senior supervisors, partners with corporate teams to implement policies, improve processes, and ensure high performance and customer satisfaction while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Clear leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing warehouse operations and staff.
• Proven ability to improve productivity and safety.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily warehouse operations and staff.
• Set and monitor KPIs for on-time delivery and accuracy.
• Develop and implement policies for receiving, storage, and shipping.
• Collaborate with Corporate Operations to optimize processes.
• Manage safety programs and training.
• Prepare reports for senior management.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

WMS experience

Industry knowledge

Leadership

Flexibility

Organization

Conflict management

Multitasking

Tools

WMS system

Inventory management

Job description

Position Summary

The General Manager (GM) is responsible for directing the daily activities of the warehouse operation. The GM is responsible for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, quality control and safety measures as established and set for the Operations Department.

Position Summary

The General Manager (GM) is responsible for directing the daily activities of the warehouse operation. The GM is responsible for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, quality control and safety measures as established and set for the Operations Department.

Reports To

VP of Midwest Operations

Direct Reports

Office Managers and Senior Supervisors

Primary Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel and discipline associates
• Communicate job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising and reviewing job contributions
• Oversee operational systems, processes, and infrastructure while identifying opportunities for improvement
• Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; prepare and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality and customer-service standards; resolve problems; complete audits; identify trends
• Work closely with the Corporate Operations team to develop operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements; develop, implement, enforce and evaluate policies and procedures; develop processes for receiving product, equipment utilization, inventory management and shipping
• Analyze process workflow, associate and space requirements and equipment layout; implement changes
• Ensure the warehouse operates at maximum efficiency, meeting or exceeding key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, accuracy, and inventory turnover.
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Provide leadership and oversight to all department managers and supervisors
• Serve as primary point of contact when there are customer issues related to equipment quality, customer service, or accidents and mishaps on-site.
• Communicate customer issues with operations team and devise ways of improving customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints
• Work closely with the Corporate Operations Team to set and/or implement policies, procedures and systems and to follow through with implementation.
• Work closely with the inventory manager and team to perform analysis of our inventory and ensure we are utilizing our inventory effectively, purchasing the right equipment, maintaining solid inventory data and reduce sub-rental expenses
• Analyze financial performance regularly, identifying areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements. Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, and performance metrics to senior management.
• Communicate with safety department to ensure all processes remain compliant with OSHA and other governmental regulations
• Ensure all team members are properly trained in safety protocols, company policies, and best practices for warehouse management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Above average communication skills – orally and in written format
• Basic computer skills in the utilization of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Experience with a WMS system
• Industry experience/knowledge
• The ability to provide administrative and professional leadership and direction to a department.
• Flexibility is required to work with a variety of circumstances, individuals, etc.
• Organization traits.
• Conflict management skills
• Ability to multitask

Travel

• Intercompany Travel within Midwest locations

Physical Demands

The physical demands and/or work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by the employee while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Minor lifting of product.
• Occasional climbing, crouching, kneeling.

Work Environment

The working conditions of this position reflect those of a standard warehouse environment to include:

• Working in close proximity to others
• Working with heavy machinery and products
• Moderate to high noise levels
• Tasks may require both indoor and outdoor work assignments
• May be subject to hot and cold temperatures inside the warehouse depending upon outside weather conditions
• Occasional manual labor

Schedule

Full-time position, typically Monday to Friday, with flexibility for occasional weekends or after-hours as needed.

EEO STATEMENT

Findlay Tall Timbers Distribution Center provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected category.