Warehouse Manager

Lands' End, Inc.; Reedsburg, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lands' End Distribution Center in Reedsburg, WI is seeking a senior operations supervisor to manage all aspects of a fast-paced warehouse, ensuring accuracy, quality, productivity and staffing align with company goals.

You will develop budgets, forecasts, and staffing plans, lead staff development, and collaborate with other departments to ensure timely receiving and shipping of products. Strong leadership and communication are required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years supervisory experience; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of distribution center operations and staffing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with distribution software and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor budgets and forecasts for staffing and equipment needs for optimum department efficiency.
• Facilitate communication from the Director/VP to Supervisors/Leads and front-line staff.
• Set team goals in collaboration with management to meet department objectives.
• Establish warehouse practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely receiving/shipping of products.
• Monitor workplace performance and lead training initiatives.
• Resolve logistical challenges by communicating with vendors, carriers, and suppliers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Operations management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Lands' End software

Job description

Lands' End Distribution Center
1701 Lands' End Dr
Reedsburg, WI 53959, USA

Description

Responsible for managing and directing all aspects of assigned departments in a fast-paced Warehouse Distribution Center to ensure customer service levels are met through the company and department objectives of accuracy, quality, productivity and staffing. Responsible for managing and coordinating departmental operations in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Also responsible for projecting and managing the annual department budget and staffing plans; development and management of staff; and communicating new procedures, programs and/or policies. Serves as a liaison with other departments.

Job Summary:

• Develop and monitor budgets and forecasts for staffing and equipment needs which includes analysis, recommendations, and requests for new and/or upgraded systems to attain optimum department efficiency.
• Facilitate communication from the Director/VP to the Supervisors/Leads and front-line staff in the department.
• Set team goals (productivity, quality, leader growth, DC efficiencies, great place to work) in collaboration with executive management and other department leaders. Must be a positive catalyst for change and motivator to meet & exceed department objectives.
• Establish warehouse practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse.
• Communicate and partner with other departments to ensure products are received/shipped in a timely manner.
• Monitor workplace performance and leader training initiatives.
• Resolve any logistical challenges (inbound or outbound) by communicating with vendors, transportation providers and other suppliers.

Required Skills:

• 3-5 years supervisory experience. Bachelors’ degree in related area preferred (Operations Management, Business Management, Logistics Distribution, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of distribution center operations, workflow and staffing experience. Previous Warehouse Management experience helpful.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to motivate and encourage others
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving, prioritization and organization skills
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office products and prefer knowledge of Lands’ End software systems.
• Knowledge of employment legal guidelines

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