Warehouse & Grounds Manager - Lavergne, TN

Warehouse & Grounds Manager Job Description:

Pool and Spa Depot is interviewing candidates for the position of Warehouse & Grounds Manager , for our Stone's River Warehouse in La Vergne, TN.

We are seeking a proactive Warehouse & Grounds Manager to lead our inventory operations while serving as the primary steward of our physical property. You will be responsible for the "full lifecycle" of our facility-from managing high-volume shipping and receiving to ensuring our grounds, parking areas, and exterior landscaping are safe, clean, and well-maintained. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who is as comfortable optimizing a Warehouse Management System (WMS) as they are coordinating seasonal grounds maintenance.

The Warehouse & Facilities Manager will manage and coordinate all warehouse activities, operations, and staff to ensure conformance to established policies and procedures.

Duties include; but are not limited to:

• Manage all warehouse activities in support of operations including but not limited to receiving, storing, picking, & shipping• Review, analyze & implement efficient and effective department processes, policies, and procedures.• Monitoring warehouse floor productivity..• Ensuring exterior signage, lighting, and fences are properly maintained.• Managing inventory of maintenance tools and supplies.• Coordinating with transportation teams to ensure smooth logistics. • Ensure accurate & timely shipments• Enforce established safety guidelines; promote a safe workplace.• Perform quarterly and/or annual physical inventories & provide reports as needed• Identify, document & implement opportunities for continuous improvement.• Maintain a working knowledge of all operating systems• Assign daily duties & monitor quality of work• Lead and motivate warehouse workers by assigning tasks, scheduling shifts and provide training.• Oversee the upkeep of the facility's exterior, ensuring parking lots, loading docks, and landscaped areas are clean, safe, and well-maintained.• Lead facility improvement initiatives and manage vendor relationships for landscaping or exterior repairs. • Implement a schedule for routine inspections and repairs for both warehouse equipment (forklifts, conveyors) and grounds machinery (mowers, blowers)• Enforce OSHA standards for warehouse safety and environmental regulations for groundskeeping, such as safe chemical/pesticide application. • Provide day-to-day guidance & oversight of employees.• Identifying problem areas & discuss with management• Other related duties as assigned by management.

The ideal Warehouse Manager will possess a majority of the following qualifications:

• 3–5 years in warehouse management with a verified background in facilities or groundskeeping. • Strong inventory control skills.• Proven experience in warehouse management and facility/grounds maintenance. • Knowledge of warehouse operations best practices.• Experience in landscape maintenance, including mowing, irrigation system repair, and seasonal prep like snow or debris removal. • Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on warehouse machinery (forklifts) and grounds equipment (tractors, blowers). • Demonstrated proficiency in shipping and receiving.• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating employees.• Excellent written and oral communication skills.• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.• Proven ability to lead a team, manage priorities and workflow, handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.• Bilingual skills a plus.• Ability to understand and follow safety requirements.• Ability to perform the physical labor necessary; lifting up to 75 pounds.• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.• E-Commerce experience is a plus, but not required.• Flexible for overtime and weekends; peak season may require up to six days/week.

Pool and Spa Depot is a Drug-Free Workplace.