Warehouse Manager

Guardian Protection Products; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Carboline Global, Inc. seeks a Warehouse Manager in Lake Charles, Louisiana to lead all warehouse operations, oversee inventory control, and ensure accurate and timely shipments.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and team development, with a focus on maintaining compliance with company policies and budgetary requirements. The successful candidate will supervise shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse organization while fostering a positive work environment and ensuring adherence

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5 years of direct supervisory or management experience.
• Forklift certification or ability to pass forklift certification test.
• Ability to wear PPE per OSHA standards and read manuals and procedures.
• Proficient with computers for company processes and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Assigns employees to tasks to meet shipping schedules with minimal overtime.
• Manages gathering, stenciling, and loading of orders for shipment.
• Maintain hazardous materials certification and employee certifications up to date.
• Monitor on-time shipment schedules and compliance with the Warehouse Manual.
• Coach, motivate, and discipline staff; ensure safe working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Forklift Certification

PPE compliance

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Carboline Global, Inc. is seeking an experienced and motivated Warehouse Manager to lead and oversee all warehouse operations at our Lake Charles, Louisiana facility. This role is responsible for managing inventory, coordinating the storage and distribution of finished goods, and ensuring the accurate and timely shipment of products to our customers. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a commitment to safety, quality, operational excellence, and team development. This position will oversee shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse organization while fostering a positive work environment and maintaining compliance with company policies, safety standards, and budgetary requirements.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelors degree preferred, 5 year direct Supervisory or Management experience.


• Must either have forklift certification or have ability to pass forklift certification test.


• Must be physically and medically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA standards based on exposure and manufacturer recommendation for each specific location.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operating and maintenance manuals and safety rules.


• Ability to use a computer for all company required processes, procedures, and trainings.

Job Duties

• Assigns employees to specific work tasks, utilizing them in the most effective manner while assuring shipping schedules are met with a minimum of overtime and within company standards.


• Manage the gathering, stenciling, and loading of orders being shipped.


• Maintain hazardous materials certification and ensure employee certifications in hazardous materials are up to date; train and retrain employees as needed.


• Monitor orders being prepared for shipment according to the guidelines listed in the "Warehouse Manual." Monitor and maintains on time shipment schedules.


• Monitor employees job performances, coach, motivate, and discipline as necessary.


• Maintain proper housekeeping procedures to provide a safe working environment.


• Takes an active role in hazard recognition and injury prevention by enforcing all safety rules & regulations.


• Notifies Management of any accidents and/or injuries and completes required reporting through proper investigation per Carboline policy.


• Responsible for inventory integrity through cycle counts.


• Responsible for coordinating export orders with corporate transportation for on time shipments.


• Participate in and work on special projects as directed by Management.


• Follow all environmental rules and regulations to ensure hazardous materials and waste are managed in an environmentally responsible manner.


• Manage cycle counting and physical inventory procedures including variance control.


• Coordinate with shipping on the movement of finished goods to the distribution center.


• Control activities related to generation of replenishment orders to all outside warehouse locations.

Who We Are

Carboline is a St. Louis-based coatings manufacturer with a global reach. The company, founded in 1947, produces high-quality performance coatings, linings, and fireproofing products in more than 20 manufacturing facilities around the world. Carboline has been ranked a top workplace, so culture and maintaining a safe and clean work environment is something we take very seriously. Carboline is part of RPM International Inc., a $7.6 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM's market-leading brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world. If you want to be part of a growing global organization with opportunity for growth, we would like to meet you.

What We Offer

We offer a team atmosphere that fosters cooperation and creativity; a management team committed to employee development and an environment where people are empowered to make decisions. Our career opportunities offer unlimited earnings potential and our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry which includes affordable benefits, a company match 401K plan and a retirement pension plan.

Carboline is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

"In order to be the best, we must hire the best"