General Warehouse Manager

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more.
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Position Purpose:

As the General Warehouse Manager, you are responsible for overseeing the warehouse management team in terms of the safety, productivity, and efficiency of warehouse operations. You will lead employees and managers, monitoring operational flow to ensure the effective use of people and equipment on a daily/nightly basis. A successful candidate will have effectively demonstrated an ability to coordinate processes within the warehouse and directly impact the operation efficiencies.

Position Details:

• Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7am- 7pm (with flexibility to support business needs)
• Compensation: 90K - 95K PLUS Bonus!
• Work Location: 3400 Commerce Road, Forrest City, Arkansas 72335
• Note: This is a Salary Position

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervising the efficient operations of the warehouse; communicate to employees on a daily basis on company information and team encouragement.
• Collaborating in the development, implementation, and monitoring the standard operations procedures for warehousing and transportation.
• Ensuring that equipment is in proper working condition and arrange service actions when needed.
• Observing warehouse employee productivity and quality and developing action plans designed to support and improve them.
• Evaluating warehouse activities, projected volumes, customer base, and product mixes within the warehouse and determine personnel and equipment needs based on evaluation.
• Leading safety policies and practices within the warehouse.
• Providing instruction, discipline/coaching/mentoring and motivation as needed to maintain morale and encourage teamwork, pride and quality performance.
• Handling employee concerns, making sure consistent practices are followed.
• Monitoring the security of the warehouse.
• Reviewing operational flows through shifts and communicating with supervisors to gauge progress.
• Monitoring supplies throughout shifts and direct replenishment efforts as needed.
• Preforming periodic inventory counts and ensuring inventory system accuracy and integrity.
• Implementing procedures to handle possible customer and vendors requests.
• Collaborating in the implementation of warehouse and transportation employee training programs.
• Performing responsibilities for the selection and hiring of warehouse position candidates.
• Manage employee warehouse activities and evaluate performances.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Extensive knowledge of warehouse operations and distribution.
• Experience in forecasting and project management.
• General mechanical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and disperse information across the warehouse.
• Ability to analyze data, review the operations information, and make suggested changes to improve operational performance.
• Physical ability to handle objects, tools, and/or controls.
• Physical ability to be present and to navigate through the warehouse.
• Physical ability to occasionally bend, kneel, or reach may be required on occasion.
• Physical ability to work in a warehouse environment will expose the incumbent to a variety of noise and potential extremes in temperature.

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Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2-4 years warehouse management experience
• 3+ years of experience managing and leading a team of 40+ associates

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years warehouse experience including in-depth knowledge of all warehouse phases within foodservice industry.
• OSHA Forklift operator certification and experience operating material handling equipment preferred.