Outbound Warehouse Manager

Operations Manager

This is an Operations position responsible for managing the activities associated with night warehouse operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing order selection, order loading, product stocking and replenishment, night operations equipment and software inventory maintenance and repair; ensuring safety and security of night warehouse operations and providing management and direction to the night warehouse staff.

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily work and safety of associates engaged in order selection, product replenishment, and order loading, to include all warehouse functions, selectors, loaders and night forklift operators.
• Oversees labor hours and consumable supplies within budget.
• Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
• Handles the proper utilization of Company assets in support of the warehouse.
• Coordinates required repairs with proper departments as necessary.
• Reviews night warehouse functions and various warehouse productivity reporting.
• Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of changes within the night warehouse.
• Identifies problems, proposes solutions to other members of management and promotes cooperation with other departments.
• Conducts shipping and loading audits daily ensuring all required documentation is accurately completed (including HAACP, food safety, and catch-weight documentation) and that material is handled and stored correctly with a minimum potential for loss.
• Assists with monitoring sanitation and facility / racking damage to ensure a safe and clean warehouse.
• Preserves associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings.
• Maintains on-going interaction.
• Keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures.
• Monitors associate morale.
• Submits and responds to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.
• Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.
• Coordinates efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, updating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes, and routine safety inspections.
• Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and / or behavior modification where required.
• Executes management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and / or terminations.
• Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed.
• Complies with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, AIB, FDA, USDA, etc.)

Qualifications

Education

Experience

3-5 years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Professional Skills

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months.

Physical Demands

Working Conditions