Warehouse Manager - 1st shift - Wilmer, TX

CJ Logistics America; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead and inspire a dynamic team in a fast-paced logistics environment. This role focuses on achieving productivity and quality goals while fostering a culture of safety and collaboration. You will manage Team Leaders, ensuring they are well-equipped to drive operational performance and efficiency. Your leadership will be crucial in implementing initiatives that enhance team engagement and operational excellence. Join a company that prioritizes social responsibility and sustainability, and be part of a team that values your contributions and growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience supervising employees and managing leaders.
• Understanding of warehousing operations in distribution or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Direct and engage employees to achieve productivity goals.
• Implement action plans for results and manage staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Description

The Warehouse Operations Manager is responsible for directing and engaging employees and Team Leaders in CJ Logistics' Logistics Center to achieve productivity goals. The Warehouse Operations Manager will manage Team Leaders and will spend most of the time coaching and leading the operations team to efficiently and safely achieve production and quality goals. The role will collaborate with various CJ Logistics teams on implementing initiatives and coordinating resources to implement solutions and training.

Shift and Compensation

1st shift

$82,100 - $104,678

Position Responsibilities

Provide Leadership

• Communicate clear expectations
• Excite and empower the team
• Deliver on our promise to employees
• Collaborate with the Customer Operations and Operations Optimization leaders to drive efficiency and consistency

Manage the Workforce Team Leaders

• Train Team Leaders and hold them accountable for performance
• Ensure Team Leaders are observing, training and coaching operations employees to drive performance
• Conduct regular team meetings
• Walk the floor and create a strong presence in the Logistics Center
• Provide consistent messaging and communications
• Connect employees to DSC’s and the Customer’s business objectives

Deliver Performance (including Safety, Quality, Productivity & Customer Requirements)

• Implement action plans to deliver results
• Manage a staffing plan to drive results
• Review employee & shift performance with Team Leaders
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement activity
• Support Team Leader efforts to improve operational performance

Oversee the Workplace Environment

• Ensure the building is clean, safe and damage is being addressed and managed
• Troubleshoot problems and remove obstacles so that Team Leaders can properly manage their shift
• Ensure systems are set up appropriately and processes are adhered to, allowing operations employees to be productive
• Manage the environment to ensure throughput and make the system work

Required

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of experience supervising employees and managing leaders
• Skills in leadership, organization, communication and cross functional teamwork
• Understanding of warehousing operations with experience in a distribution and/or manufacturing environment
• Emphasis on safety is extremely important

Preferred

• Familiarity with MHE
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems or Red Prairie WMS is a plus
• Ability shift priorities easily, and multi-task in a highly transactional environment
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to engage with the workforce and leadership teams and create a positive environment and culture

CJ Logistics America About Statement

CJ Logistics America delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics America is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

CJ Logistics America is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics America participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.