Warehouse Operations Manager

Liebherr; Tupelo (MS); Sur place; USD 81 000 - 111 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Major medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation

Personal days

Résumé du poste

Liebherr-America, Inc. seeks a Warehouse Operations Manager in Tupelo, MS to oversee all daily warehouse activities, optimize labor and processes, and ensure accuracy of inventory and shipping.

The role requires strong leadership and hands-on experience with ERP/WMS systems, Lean practices, and OSHA safety standards. The position emphasizes cost control, scheduling, and continuous improvement, with travel up to 5% and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in related field and 6+ years in warehouse distribution or 8+ years equivalent.
• Supervisory/management experience required (2+ years).
• Proficiency in ERP/WMS and safety/compliance standards incl. OSHA.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities and direct staff to meet schedules.
• Maintain ERP/WMS data accuracy and ensure proper documentation.
• Develop and implement measures to improve efficiency, safety, and cost performance.
• Lead safety audits and regulatory compliance across the facility.
• Manage KPIs including on-time shipping, inventory accuracy, and labor utilization.

Connaissances

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Formation

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Outils

SAP

Oracle

Manhattan

Blue Yonder

NetSuite

Description du poste

The Warehouse Operations Manager coordinates, directs, and manages all daily activities for the
warehouse operations. The Warehouse Operations Manager is expected to have proficiency in all
areas of warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and assures proper use of the company Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) systems for the transaction of sales, purchase receipt, shipping and re-distribution requirements.
• Analyzes warehouse workload to estimate worker hours and creates schedules that meet both internal and external needs for Receiving, Warehouse, Shipping and our Dealers.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve employee efficiency, equipment performance, and quality of services.
• Ability to adapt warehouse processes and configuration to evolving product line and technology (WMS).
• Foster a positive, high performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Safety and Compliance:

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture in compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits, investigations, and corrective action reviews.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Lead emergency preparedness and warehouse risk management activities.
• Ensure contractor and visitor compliance with company safety standards while operating within warehouse facilities.

Inventory Control:

• Oversees inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, root-cause analysis of variances, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Assures the accuracy and quality of information on warehouse documents.
• Manages proper documentation for all inventory adjustments.
• Directly responsible for the accuracy of parts inventory in the warehouse.
• Operational Leadership
• Works with the Warehouse Operations Supervisors to balance the workflow on a daily basis.
• Assures the proficiency and proper training of all warehouse operations employees
• Knowledgeable in 6S methodology (Safety, Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
• Knowledge of INCOTERMS / ability to generate shipping documentation (Colli List / BOL).

Cost and Performance Management:

• Manage warehouse operating expenses and labor budgets
• Leading continuous inventory cycle counting and annual sample inventory counts.
• Monitor productivity and cost performance against targets
• Identify and implement cost reduction and efficiency improvement opportunities while maintaining service quality.
• Establish, monitor, and report warehouse key performance indicators (KPIs) including inventory accuracy, order accuracy, on-time shipping, productivity, labor utilization, and safety performance.
• Develop corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives to address performance gaps and ensure operational targets are achieved.

Supervisory Duties:

• Manages Direct Reports 4+.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of Warehouse Operations team.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and Experience:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of warehouse or distribution center experience or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 8 or more years.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.

Additional Requirements:

• Travel domestically and internationally up to 5% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver license and passport.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred:

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certifications.
• ERP/WMS experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, NetSuite).
• Forklift certification or working knowledge of powered industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT compliance standards.

Our Offer

Pay Range: $81,000.00 - $111,000.00

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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The company

Liebherr is a family-run technology company that is not only one of the largest construction machinery manufacturers in the world, but also offers high-quality, user-oriented products and services in many other areas.The Group employs nearly 50,000 people in more than 140 companies on all continents.