Warehouse Manager

Ravago Manufacturing Americas; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravago Americas in Solon, Ohio seeks a Warehouse Manager responsible for supervising staff and all warehouse functions including receiving, storage, handling, shipping, and order preparation for delivery. Travel is periodically required and safety is emphasized across the operation.

The role requires leadership, training abilities, and strong coordination with Purchasing and Customer Service to schedule inbound/outbound shipments and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Warehouse and distribution knowledge preferred.
• Forklift certification required.
• Haz-Mat handling, storage and shipping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hire and train staff.
• Lead warehouse staff to improve performance.
• Develop process plans for receiving and storage.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Forklift operation

Excel

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Haz-Mat handling

Forklift certified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Warehouse Manager is located in Solon, Ohio and in charge of supervising warehouse staff. Travel is required periodically (5%). The position of the warehouse manager is responsible for all aspects of warehouse functions including the receiving, storing, handling, shipping and preparing of product for customer delivery while maintaining the warehouse in a safe and orderly fashion.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for hiring and training staff
• Working with warehouse staff to improve individuals and group performance.
• Develops a process plan including people, resources, equipment and floor space for each distribution receipt.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems and assist warehouse staff in solving problems.
• Responding to the needs of internal as well as external customers
• Responsible for complete facilities maintenance (grounds, building, equipment). Reports malfunctions to General Manager, obtains estimates for repairs and oversees that repairs are done according to estimates.
• Work with management to ensure that all records and reports regarding warehouse activity are prepared on a timely basis and effectively maintained.
• Tracking and coordinating the receipt, storage of goods and materials
• Receives material coming into the building from suppliers, customers, or other warehouses accurately and promptly.
• Operates forklift and other warehouse equipment in order to pick and put away product in standard, narrow valley and double rack systems.
• Conduct Safety Inspections and making sure equipment is working properly. (Fire extinguishers, forklifts, etc.)
• Coordinates with Customer Service in scheduling trucks for shipping and will call of products.
• Coordinates with Purchasing in scheduling trucks for inbound loads of products to each warehouse.
• Coordinates with Purchasing, inventory counts or discrepancies.
• Verifies the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list.
• Examine incoming shipments and reject damaged items. Appropriately report/record any discrepancies.
• Orders warehouse supplies for packaging and shipping of products.
• Prepare incident reports
• Comply with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Ensures warehouse is clean and organized.
• Monthly warehouse reporting
• Annual jurisdictional Haz-mat reporting

Competencies

• Exceptional Time management and organization skills
• Excellent leadership skills, including the abilities to set goals, motivate and manage conflict
• Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening
• Great interpersonal skills
• Good project management skills, including strong decision-making, problem-solving and strategic planning abilities
• Exceptional time management and organization skills
• Basic math skills and reasoning skills.
• Certification of power-truck equipment.
• Ability to make changes on the spot
• Excel and Word skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Warehouse and distribution
• Forklift Certified
• Haz-Mat handling, storage and shipping

Physical Requirements

• Able to move/lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Able to withstand temperatures in a typical warehouse environment
• Position spends several hours per day standing, walking, lifting, pulling and pushing

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Notice To Applicants

Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.