Warehouse Manager ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

interstate; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Batteries in Columbia, SC, is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee all inventory movement and warehouse operations. You will supervise 2-3 warehouse workers, design layouts for efficiency and safety, and ensure accurate inventory controls and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 3+ years in warehouse management, strong leadership, and solid communication skills. Candidates should be able to operate forklifts and handle heavy lifting in a battery warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years warehouse management experience including inventory control procedures and inventory/accounting relationships
• Superior leadership, management, motivation and teamwork skills
• Strong written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills and able to work under pressure
• Working knowledge of carrier operations, shipment routing and distribution methods
• Understanding of state, federal and interstate commerce regulations
• Strong computer skills
• Superior training and coaching skills
• Have keen understanding of hazardous shipping laws and requirements
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
• Ability to operate motor vehicles

Responsibilities

• Must be able to perform all warehouse jobs including Receiving, Put-aways, Picking, Replenishments, Packing, Palletizing, and Shipping
• Directs Warehouse Workers
• Ensures continuous process improvement
• Designs warehouse layout to maximize space utilization, productivity and safety
• Develops standard operating procedures and performance standards
• Manages inventory quality and accuracy assurance program
• Coordinates physical inventory process and cycle counts
• Develops stock location and order picking strategies to optimize work flow, space utilization, and labor productivity
• Responsible for the physical custody and overall safeguarding of the inventory
• Ensures that operations are conducted safely and within the law
• Budgets and controls expenses
• Process inbound receiving of containers or full truck, truck pallet shipments, and small parcel shipments.
• Prepares and distributes operational reports
• Operates forklift and trains Warehouse Workers in safe and efficient use of same
• Full responsibility of inventory valued at $500,000 - $3.0 million
• Process flow of 1.0 – 13.0 million pieces shipped per year out of the warehouse
• Manage staff of 2-3 Warehouse Workers

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Time management

Organization

Carrier operations

Interstate commerce regs

Computer skills

Training & coaching

Hazardous shipping laws

Driver's license

Vehicle operation

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch.

be your best self

At Interstate Batteries, you have the chance to be excellent at work and excellent at life. We know that professional success depends on personal wellbeing. That's why we want to enrich your life with the tools and services you need to succeed in every area of your life. Join us!

Purpose of Job:

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for all inventory movement in Distributorship’s warehouse including loading and unloading trucks, supervising 2-3 Warehouse Workers, ordering and handling byproducts and Econos, and processing cores.

Job Components:

• Must be able to perform all warehouse jobs including : Receiving, Put-aways, Picking, Replenishments, Packing, Palletizing, and Shipping
• Directs Warehouse Workers
• Ensures continuous process improvement
• Designs warehouse layout to maximize space utilization, productivity and safety
• Develops standard operating procedures and performance standards
• Manages inventory quality and accuracy assurance program
• Coordinates physical inventory process and cycle counts
• Develops stock location and order picking strategies to optimize work flow, space utilization, and labor productivity
• Responsible for the physical custody and overall safeguarding of the inventory
• Ensures that operations are conducted safely and within the law
• Budgets and controls expenses
• Process inbound receiving of containers or full truck, truck pallet shipments, and small parcel shipments.
• Prepares and distributes operational reports
• Operates forklift and trains Warehouse Workers in safe and efficient use of same
• Full responsibility of inventory valued at $500,000 - $3.0 million
• Process flow of 1.0 – 13.0 million pieces shipped per year out of the warehouse
• Manage staff of 2-3 Warehouse Workers

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years warehouse management experience including inventory control procedures and inventory/ accounting relationships
• Superior leadership, management, motivation and teamwork skills
• Strong written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills and able to work under pressure
• Working knowledge of carrier operations, shipment routing and distribution methods
• Understanding of state, federal and interstate commerce regulations
• Strong computer skills
• Superior training and coaching skills
• Have keen understanding of hazardous shipping laws and requirements
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
• Ability to operate motor vehicles.

Work Environment:

• Regularly required to use hands to grasp or handle, talk and hear, stand and walk.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move 70+ lbs.
• Exposed to battery warehouse conditions such as exposure to moving equipment mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals.

Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.