Warehouse Manager

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Manage warehouse staff, warehouse operations, maintain inventory accuracy, maximize warehouse productivity and efficiencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Communicate with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with the activities of other departments such as sales, installation, accounting and purchasing.

• Prepare assigned paperwork completely and in a timely manner
• Coordinate vehicle and forklift maintenance and maintain a maintenance log on all vehicles and forklifts
• Maintain clean and organized warehouses and facilities both inside and out
• Monitor receiving functions for accuracy
• Monitor overtime to ensure it is used with management approval only
• Attend management meetings and communicates necessary information to all warehouse personnel
• Coordinate forklift training
• Coordinate all daily warehouse activities
• Approve time off for assigned personnel. Monitor sick days, tardiness and absenteeism. Communicate all pertinent information to the Human Resource department as required.
• Ensure that product returns are dealt with in a timely manner
• Conduct annual performance and salary reviews for assigned personnel - make salary recommendations
• Interview and assess warehouse personnel to hire
• Coordinate and train warehouse personnel in company software system
• Hold warehouse meetings as needed
• Review and approve all purchases for warehouse supplies
• Coordinate and monitor the scheduling of the company semi maximum efficiency
• Maintain inventory accuracy by monitoring cycle counts, location changes and inventory adjustments.
• Train warehouse staff in the proper handling of merchandise to minimize breakage and damage, i.e. tile, cabinets, etc.
• Apply disciplinary procedures as directed by company policy
• Ensure that all warehouse operations are conducted with safety in mind
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures as written in the employee handbook
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company guidelines, policies and procedures, and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Directly supervise and schedule assigned warehouse personnel
  
  

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 2+ years' experience leading co-workers preferred
• Experience leading change preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondences
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to identify variances from the norm. Ability to calculate multiples of units of measure and convert units of measure.
• Ability to drive material handling equipment (forklift). Will train if necessary.
• Ability to be personable in customer interaction scenarios
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with all levels of staff as well as customers
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy as well as the ability to see a project or situation through from start to finish.
• Basic computer skills required
• Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record that meets the minimum requirements of the company’s insurance provider.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Well organized, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This job operates in a warehouse environment in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to work in confined spaces may be required
• Great mental effort is required daily; pressure and time constraints are present during an average workday; constant exposure to deadlines; constant need to manage multiple activities at one time.
• Ability up to 50 pounds of material unassisted and on a regular basis
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• General working conditions
• May have to meet tight deadlines
  
  

Our Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with company matching
  
  

Artisan Design Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. It is the policy of Artisan Design Group to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

We are committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need any assistance at any point in the application or hiring process due to a disability and you need accommodation, please email [email protected]. Please do not use this email address for any other questions. Only inquiries regarding accommodations will be addressed.