Warehouse Manager

United Electric Supply; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kovalsky-Carr Electric Supply Co. in Rochester, NY is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead a hands-on team, oversee inventory, safety, and efficiency. This role combines leadership with daily operational execution and a focus on quality and customer service.

The position emphasizes working alongside staff to drive continuous improvement, optimize stock levels, and collaborate with internal departments to meet business goals. A strong safety culture and practical, hands-on guidance are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a warehouse team and daily operations.
• Strong inventory control and process improvement focus.
• Ability to work hands-on and mentor staff.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with payroll or HR-related decisions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and implement operating policies and procedures.
• Guide personnel and provide training on complex tasks.
• Maintain will-call queues and coordinate with inside sales.
• Update payroll in ADP and ensure accurate processing.
• Optimize branch inventory to exceed customer expectations.
• Assist with loading/unloading and warehouse duties.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Inventory management

Staff coaching

Safety compliance

Tools

RF guns

Job description

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Warehouse Manager

Regular Full Time Rochester, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2036

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

WAREHOUSE MANAGER, KOVALSKY CARR DIVISION

Who We Are:

Kovalsky-Carr Electric Supply Co. has been a trusted electrical distributor since 1921.Acquiredby United Electric Supply Co., in 2024, we are 100% employee-owned and pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service to the commercial,residentialand industrial industries. Headquartered in New Castle, Delaware, United Electric Supply offers a range of products and services including lighting, wire/cable/conduit, distribution and control, data communications, electro-mechanical, and energy solutions.

Summary/Objective

A team oriented and resilient leader that strives for excellence for our warehouse. This is a working manager role so be prepared to roll up your sleeves and support your team by working next to them. This individual is responsible for all the inventory management which helps our company reach the growth, profitability, and sustainability goals we have set. A collaborative attitude is necessary as this role interacts with various support teams within the organization. This leader will create and maintain a business culture where all employees are engaged and committed to safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

• Reviewandrecommendimprovedoperatingpoliciesandprocedures.Ensuringtheproperimplementationandmaintenanceofapprovedchanges.
• Evaluate andmakingrecommendationsregarding employment,performanceratings,salary changes,promotions, transfers,and terminations of personnel.
• Guide andadvisepersonnel in themore complexphasesoftheirwork, aswellas suggested training.
• Drive Qualityalongsideprofitabilityinthecompany.
• Keepwill callreportuptodate andaccuratebyworkingwiththe insidesalesteamtoensure queues andtrackers are addressedin atimelymanner.
• UpdateADP System dailyand transmitpayroll asrequired.
• Maintainasafe environmentforallcustomersand employees.Responsible forgeneral maintenance,insideandoutsidethefacility.
• Optimize thebranch's inventorytoexceed customer'sexpectations andsatisfaction.
• Workcloselywithinternal departments,combining individual efforts tobetterserve the customer.
• Perform other duties as obvious or assigned.

AdditionalDuties and trainandassiststaff withthe following:

• Receivesincoming materials,checkingpackingslipsagainst actualmerchandise received.
• Inspects materialsforobviousdefects.Solvesrelatedproblems andnotifiessupervisor,as necessary.
• Stocks shelves, ensuring materials are in their designated area. Pulls materials from warehouse shelves to fill current orders, back orders, inter-branch transfers, and will call orders. Carefully identifies quantities and customer specifications. Utilizes RF guns for much of the picking & packing function.
• Packs and ships materials in designated cartons per customer order and department procedures.
• Assists with loading andunloading trucks.
• Receivesandhangsreelsofwire indesignated area.Cuts wire tocustomerspecificationfor counter,will call,andotherspecificsalesorders.
• Posts purchaseorders andotherrelated dataintothe computersystem.
• Communicateswith the sales departmentwhenmaterialorderedisnot available.
• Workscloselywithall internal departments tohelpus achieveourmissiontobe“The distributorofchoice.”

Commitment to Safety

• Adhere to all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Act in a safe and positive manner always, ensure that those around you do not put themselves or others at risk. Your personal safety is your responsibility.
• Complete an accident/Incident report for any safety and/or health infractions that occurs or is witnessed.
• Support all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies for all employees within your department.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, train and develop employees in a diverse workforce
• Completion of Warehouse Certification Program
• Demonstrated mastery of Warehouse Technical Competencies, Standard Competencies and United Leadership Competencies
• Business Acumen.
• Organizational & Time Management Skills.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Sense of Urgency
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Results Driven.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice,and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.