Warehouse Manager

WestRock Company; Ridgeway (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

A global packaging company is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Ridgeway, VA. The role involves overseeing shipping, receiving, and material handling in the warehouse. Applicants need a high school diploma, at least two years of experience in production, and prior supervisory skills. The position requires strong communication abilities and proficiency in MS Office. The company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a production environment.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of employees engaged in shipping, receiving, and transporting products.
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to regulations.
• Manage inventory through audits and cycle counts.

Skills

Communication skills

Delegating workload

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

The Opportunity

This position is responsible for all shipping, receiving and material handling functions within the Martinsville, VA warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the activities of employees engaged in receiving, shipping, and transporting product and materials; assure production lines are serviced efficiently.
• Maintain a safe working environment through education, training, and continuous improvement of material handling functions; identify and correct safety deficiencies.
• Assure adherence to warehouse SOPs, GMPs and work rules.
• Responsible for proper maintenance of all warehouse equipment, including scheduling preventative and routine maintenance.
• Manage inventory through cycle counts and audits to verify results; investigate and correct discrepancies.
• Maintain documentation of customer requirements and train warehouse personnel accordingly.
• Responsible for compliance with OSHA, DOT and IATA regulations and standards.
• Perform supervisory functions such as training, employee development, performance evaluations, and enforcing company policies and procedures for both hourly and salary reports.
• Lead and assist all Warehouse Supervisors with any needs that arise in other sites as well as ensure their compliance to all Warehouse Supervisor duties.
• Closely monitor capacity levels in each site as well as workload to staff ratios to identify opportunities where adjustments can be made to provide balance across all sites.
• Assist in determining best sites to direct future warehouse opportunities in based on capacity and staff.
• Work with Warehouse Supervisors to ensure safety, compliance, and drive efficiencies in all sites.
• Fill in for other Warehouse Supervisors during vacations or other absences.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent; College degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a production environment and prior supervisory experience.
• Computer applications experience using MS Office: Word and Excel.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and team members.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in a collaborative team environment, delegating workload and responsibilities.
• Ability to assist in the coordination of large‑scale projects.

What we offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Supply Chain
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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