Warehouse Manager

Composites One LLC; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Composites One LLC in Minnesota is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee safety, quality, and storage operations while driving efficient daily activities. You will manage staffing, inventory accuracy, and freight coordination to meet service and ROA goals.

You will lead with a focus on teamwork, compliance with FIFO and HAZMAT shipping, and integration with SAP/WMS systems to minimize costs and improve performance across the distribution network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a warehouse environment, including supervisory experience.
• Proven track record in a team development role.
• Experience with order picking, shipping, receiving, inventory counts, pick/pack.
• In-depth knowledge of FIFO, OSHA requirements, safety awareness, and HAZMAT shipping.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with the ability to learn and master internal systems (SAP).
• Proficient with WMS, B2B functions, near-miss and SDS, UPS, FedEx, and dedicated logistics systems.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish staffing systems, processes and procedures to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
• Investigate root causes of shipping and receiving errors and implement corrective actions.
• Build and maintain supplier partnerships and coordinate on-time delivery of items.
• Coordinate product movement, warehouse space requirements, and stock rotation with regional Buyers and Supply Chain Managers.
• Oversee the annual physical inventory and regular cycle counts.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Supervisory experience

Team development

FIFO knowledge

HAZMAT shipping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

Description

Begin your Composites One career today!

Position Overview:

As a Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for the overall activity of the warehouse, including safety/risk management, Quality, RCCA, receiving, transportation (private fleet and 3rd party carriers), warehousing and equipment/building maintenance/repair operations, all in accordance with established Company and regulatory policies and procedures. In this role you will manage the process and performance involved in daily activities of the warehouse to achieve established operating income and ROA goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and establish necessary staffing systems, processes and procedures to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely customer order fulfillment.
• Investigate and establish root cause of shipping and receiving errors and implement corrective action plans.
• Build and maintain supplier partnerships; work with suppliers to ensure items are delivered to time and quality specifications.
• Work in conjunction with the regional Buyers and Supply Chain Managers to coordinate product movement, warehouse space requirements, and stock rotation.
• Assist in developing plans for selling aged inventory in partnership with the Sales team and regional Buyers.
• Monitor and approve all freight transactions, including review of freight adders on a semi-annual basis.
• Oversee the annual physical inventory process and regularly scheduled cycle counts.
• Develop systems, processes and procedures to optimize equipment and related resources, including effective material movement and logistics, while delivering value to our customers.
• Utilize third party rating tools, routing techniques and mapping tools that assist in making quality decisions that minimize freight costs.
• Monitor the receipt, coordination, and safety of goods coming through the warehouse using the Warehouse Management System.
• Ensure orders arrive and are dispatched on time to appropriate destinations and in expected quantities.
• Trace history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records; recommend corrective actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Plan layout of warehouse and other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored.
• Analyze records and recommend corrective action for reported non-usable, aged, and excess stock.
• Review records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures, and to determine adequacy of inventory levels.
• Monitor and evaluate expectations and performance of warehouse and delivery staff through coaching and development opportunities.
• Promote a high level of customer focus and lead a quality managed warehouse environment; create an environment that encourages respect, teamwork, communication, customer satisfaction, and productivity between team members, following the Integrity Service model.
• Communicate and ensure all requirements pertaining to warehousing/material handling, safety, and shipping are followed by staff.

Expected Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a warehouse environment, including supervisory experience
• Proven track record in a team development role
• Experience with order picking, shipping, receiving, inventory counts, pick/pack
• In-depth knowledge of FIFO, OSHA requirements, safety awareness, and HAZMAT shipping
• Proficient in MS Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook) with the ability to learn and master internal systems (SAP)
• Proficient with WMS, B2B functions, near-miss and SDS, UPS, FedEx, and dedicated logistics systems
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Additional Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Pre-Employment Requirement:

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and background check. This requirement is especially critical for safety-sensitive roles.

Discover a Fulfilling Career:

At Composites One, our Team Members are the cornerstone of our success. Each role is essential in helping us provide exceptional service to our Customers. We cultivate a culture of empowerment and opportunity, fostering both personal and professional growth.

• We believe in driving success and appreciating achievement. Our Team Members are eligible for annual bonuses and profit sharing because when the company thrives, we all benefit. Join us and be part of a Team where your hard work and dedication are valued, and together, we achieve great things.
• Explore our comprehensive health, retirement, wellness, and professional growth programs in detail here .

Respect, Teamwork, and Communication are Woven into our Core Values:

Our guiding principle of Respect, Teamwork, and Communication embodies the spirit of our Core Values. We uphold these principles every day as we strive to make a positive impact for our Customers, our Team, and the world around us.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At Composites One, all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected classification as defined by applicable law and regulation.

ADA Accommodations:

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request accommodation please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at [e-mail].

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