Warehouse Manager

The Wes Stewart Corporation; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stewart Moving & Storage is seeking a Warehouse Manager for our Portsmouth, VA location. The role oversees safe receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods, coordinating with Local Dispatch and communicating with inbound/outbound traffic to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years in shipping/receiving, strong leadership, and experience with asset management systems, RF scanners, and forklift operation. A commitment to safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 2 years shipping/receiving experience in a distribution center environment required (2 years’ experience with HHG preferred).
• Ability to direct staff and manage labor productivity.
• Material handling equipment knowledge and the ability to operate a forklift
• Should have an understanding of computerized asset management systems, RF scanners, carrier shipping systems (e.g. Windfall system);
• Should have the ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide training to our team as well as corrective action when warranted.
• An achiever for safety in and out of our warehouse.
• Manages the workflow with other warehouse personnel.
• Conducts shift meetings; strong communicator.
• Schedules employees and is responsible inbound and outbound traffic.
• Assists with claims reduction.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and ways to improve productivity.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windfall system

Job description

Description

DescriptionStewart Moving & Storage is a leading provider of relocation, distribution, and warehousing services. Founded in 2000, Stewart has been providing moving and storage services to individuals and businesses for 25 years! Stewart is a large independent moving and storage company with 10 locations throughout the east coast. Stewart Moving & Storage is growing, and that means new career opportunities! Join us and be part of an iconic family of companies with a great culture, unmatched co-worker camaraderie and plenty of advancement opportunities! We believe our drivers and our employees, who bring their hard work and dedication each day are the backbone of our strength and success.

We are seeking a WAREHOUSE MANAGER to join our team in Portsmouth VA. Our Warehouse Manager plays an essential role as they are responsible for organizing the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of warehouse goods. They work closely with Local Dispatch to coordinate the receiving and transfer of household goods. They are our first and last line of communication with inbound and outbound traffic. Responsibilities for our Warehouse Manager include but are not limited to:

• Provide training to our team as well as corrective action when warranted.
• An achiever for safety in and out of our warehouse.
• Manages the workflow with other warehouse personnel.
• Conducts shift meetings; strong communicator.
• Schedules employees and is responsible inbound and outbound traffic.
• Assists with claims reduction.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and ways to improve productivity.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

The successful candidate for this position will share the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

High School diploma or equivalent is required;

• Minimum of 2 years shipping/receiving experience in a distribution center environment required (2 years’ experience with HHG preferred);
• Ability to direct staff and manage labor productivity.
• Material handling equipment knowledge and the ability to operate a forklift
• Should have an understanding of computerized asset management systems, RF scanners, carrier shipping systems (e.g. Windfall system);
• Should have the ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Along with the opportunity to be an agent of change and make your own mark at a great company with a unique culture, we can we offer you