Warehouse Manager

NovaSource Power Services; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar O&M provider in Avondale, Arizona seeks a Warehouse Manager to oversee operations. Responsibilities include managing associates, ensuring safety, and coordinating shipping and receiving. Candidates should possess 4-6 years in warehouse management, have strong analytical and communication skills, and ideally hold a BS/BA in Supply Chain Management. A commitment to safety and efficiency is essential. The role also involves using Lean Methodologies to optimize warehouse processes.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in warehouse management or related field.
• Proven ability to manage shipping and receiving processes.
• Experience with safety compliance in warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse associates and ensure a safe working environment.
• Oversee shipping/receiving operations for domestic and international logistics.
• Ensure accuracy of warehouse inventory and conduct cycle counts.
• Implement Lean Methodologies to improve efficiency.

Skills

Outstanding analytical skills

Operational understanding of domestic and international transportation

ERP skills and background

Experience in a cross-functional organization

Team Player

Education

BS/BA degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Supply Chain, Warehousing experience preferred

Industry certification preferred (APICS, PMP, etc.)

Lean Manufacturing certification

Job description

Company Overview

NovaSource Power Services is the world’s #1-ranked solar operations and maintenance (O&M) provider and insight-driven total asset optimization partner for renewables asset owners ready to fuel smart growth. With over 20 years of operating experience and a presence on 5 continents, NovaSource has the global reach and strategic capabilities to achieve our clients’ renewables goals around the world.

NovaSource’s comprehensive approach to total asset optimization in addition to O&M services includes value engineering, performance analysis, strategic supply chain management, and advanced monitoring systems. The company operates in key global markets managing over 30GW of solar power plants. NovaSource’s expertise extends beyond solar and includes battery energy storage systems (BESS), offering a complete suite of services for the evolving renewable energy landscape.

Job Description

The Warehouse Manager completes various management, organization and planning tasks to maintain high performance of the warehouse’s storage and shipment processes. Their duties and responsibilities often include:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse associates, monitoring work, ensuring the safe use of warehouse equipment and ensuring that the warehouse space is a safe environment.
• Responsible for all shipping/receiving for the NovaSource network including domestic and international transportation coordination.
• Responsible for all receiving/shipping of material into the warehouse.
• Responsible for warehouse inventory accuracy and cycle count process within the warehouse.
• Receiving and documenting merchandise for delivery or return.
• Ensure all OSHA, local and state safety guidelines are followed.
• Manage the OS&D process for inbound materials.
• Ensuring that all the merchandise is safely and securely packed and labeled for shipping.
• Assisting with training of newly employed workers.
• Follow and/or establish warehouse practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure products are shipped in a timely manner.
• Initiate operational reports that clearly show how the warehouse is being managed and where the gaps and issues are.
• Ensures all KPI’s are met and reported on a daily/weekly/monthly basis (see details of KPI’s below).
• Implements Lean Methodologies to identify and eliminate all “waste” and ensure that the Warehouse is operating in the most efficient way possible.
• Shares “Best Known Methods” with the Warehouse and Logistics team members and Logistics Manager.

KPIs

• Zero Safety issues or safety recordables.
• WH/Inventory cycle count accuracy >98%
• RMA turnaround time <5 days (no RMA’s in the WH for more than 5 days)
• Internal ship requests shipped in <2 days.

Skills and Qualifications

• Outstanding analytical skills and a process driven mind set
• Operational understanding with all domestic forms of transportation (LTL, FTL, parcel) as well as international (ocean, air freight, customs)
• ERP skills and background.
• Experience working in a cross-functional organization
• Outstanding Team Player

Education

• BS/BA degree plus in Supply Chain Management or a related technical, engineering or business field a plus.
• Supply Chain, Warehousing experience preferred.
• Industry certification preferred (APICS, PMP, NCMA, ISM, etc.).
• Lean Manufacturing certification a plus.

Office Physical Requirements

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. NovaSource is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.

US: Diversity Statement – Equal Employment Opportunity

It is NovaSource’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. NovaSource disapproves of, and will not tolerate, unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws.