Warehouse Manager

H. T. PROF Group; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Kentucky is seeking a Warehouse Manager to plan, organize and monitor receiving, storage and distribution, ensuring a smooth operation that satisfies internal and external customers.

You will lead a team, optimize inventory, coordinate with other departments, and drive continuous improvement in warehousing and shipping processes. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years in warehouse or distribution with at least 5 years of managerial experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or Industrial Management, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in warehouse or distribution environment.
• 5+ years of managerial experience.
• Experience with load/freight management, knowledge of supply chain practices and fulfillment operations.
• Strong written and oral skills.
• Must be flexible and adapt quickly to changes.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and monitor receiving, storage and distribution of items.
• Optimize inventory efficiency through layout, flows and space planning.
• Builds and monitors metrics for orders, picking and cycles.
• Utilize RF systems to optimize processes and reporting.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve warehousing and shipping.
• Plan for busy and slow seasons to maximize capacity.
• Coordinate with other locations to optimize transfers and costs.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop a team to deliver excellent customer service while controlling costs.
• Ensure safe transport and storage with proper equipment and racking.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or Industrial Management, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field

Job description

Warehouse Manager will plan, organize and monitor the receiving, storage and distribution of all items produced and received, while ensuring a smooth and consistent operation so all items are located and distributed to proper departments and/or locations in an effective and efficient manner as needed to satisfy internal and external customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Optimizes warehouse inventory efficiency by planning layout, product flows, space requirements and product handling systems.
• Builds and monitors metrics for orders completions, times, picking, cycles.
• Uses RF Smart or similar system to optimize processes and reporting.
• Works closely with other departments, locations and management to work towards continual improvement in warehousing and shipping processes.
• Plans for busy season, slow season and day to day activities to maximize employee capacity and utilization.
• Works with other locations, to plan transfer items and efficiency and cost as it relates to distributed warehouse utilization.
• Works with Director of Logistics to plan for space and efficiency. Works with Sales to minimize warehouse outages and transfer order costs.
• Fosters an environment of continuous improvement.
• Leads and develops a team to deliver excellent customer service while controlling costs.
• Arranges for appropriate equipment and racking to ensure the safe transport and storage of all materials.
• Leads by engaging and mentoring employees, while maintaining a safe, healthy and fair work environment.
• Promotes a culture of safety by ensuring all personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with all safety regulations.
• Demonstrate ability to cope with stress and maintain a pleasant and cooperative temperament with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate ability to perform mental tasks such as making decisions, learning, thinking rationally and exercising good judgment.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or Industrial Management, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field, a plus.
• 5-7 years of experience in warehouse or distribution environment, required.
• 5+ years of managerial experience.
• Experience with load/freight management, knowledge of supply chain practices and fulfillment operations.
• Solid proven leadership, with excellent self-awareness and relationship building skills.
• Strong written and oral skills.
• Must be flexible and adapt quickly to changes.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.