Warehouse Manager

MAAG Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, Maag Gala Industries, Reduction Engineering Scheer, Ettlinger, AMN, and Witte - seven successful and well-experienced companies have joined forces to become the global partner for the polymer industry. As a manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing, and filtration systems, and pulverizers we offer top-grade equipment for your demanding requirements - not only for polymer applications but also for the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

Directs the daily execution of all shipping, receiving, and inventory control functions. Manages end-to-end material movement, picking/packing operations, and domestic/international transportation logistics while leading, scheduling, and developing warehouse personnel. Enforces strict safety programs to maintain regulatory and corporate compliance.

Position description - Tasks, Responsibilities, Competencies

• Leads and schedules warehouse personnel handling receiving, material handling, picking/packing, and outbound shipping operations.
• Drives operational logistics metrics, including On-Time Delivery (OTD), packaging accuracy, and customer satisfaction scores.
• Maintains safe, organized, and efficient warehouse operations by optimizing space utilization, layout, and inventory labeling for rapid retrieval.
• Enforces strict OSHA compliance across the facility conducting regular safety audits, hazard assessments, and accident-prevention initiatives to ensure an injury-free workplace.
• Assists with the oversight of the forklift and powered industrial truck (PIT) safety program, ensuring all equipment operators are properly trained, certified, and compliant with daily inspection protocols.
• Executes rigorous inventory control methodologies, including leading the cycle counting program, performing root-cause analysis on variances, and maintaining high levels of inventory accuracy.
• Develops and enforces standard operating procedures (SOPs) for team training, driving process discipline, continuous improvement, and high team morale.
• Manages transactional order workflows for Returned Goods Authorization (RGA), outside processing operations, and service orders.
• Oversees the accurate execution and documentation of intercompany and coordinated multi-site shipments.
• Enforces the Dover Routing Guide parameters, utilizing the approved alliance partner network for LTL and parcel freight.
• Identifies and executes cost-savings opportunities across freight logistics, warehouse operations, and indirect manufacturing materials.
• Coordinates complex logistics and compliance documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOL), customs paperwork, and international trade certificates.
• Conducts all business operations in strict compliance with corporate policies, environmental regulations, and safety standards.

The incumbent proactively prioritizes quality assurance, accident prevention, occupational health, and environmental safety within their scope of authority to actively prevent harm to personnel, equipment, assets, materials, and the surrounding environment.

The incumbent is required to perform additional duties assigned by management that align with the scope of the position or support shifting business needs.

This job description reflects the current operational status; the company reserves the right to modify duties as required.

Work Environment

• Work in this position is in an office and a factory floor environment. While performing the duties of this job in a factory setting, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and PPE may be required.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; bend, reach, reach overhead, handle components, and utilize fine motor skills. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Job Specification

Education

Mandatory

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Desirable

• Associates technical degree or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field

Professional experience

Mandatory

• 3+ years of logistics coordination experience encompassing both domestic and international shipping/receiving.

• 3+ years managing daily warehouse logistics transactions, documentation, and carrier scheduling.

• 2+ years operating within a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial distribution environment.

• 2+ years utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) platforms (SAP experience heavily preferred).

• 2+ years in a direct supervisory or leadership role within a warehouse environment.

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Desirable

2+ years participating in or leading Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Continuous Improvement (CI) projects.

Interpersonal skills and behavioral competencies

Mandatory

• Excellent verbal, written, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Highly structured organizational habits with strong multi-tasking capabilities.
• Proactive self-starter capable of root-cause problem solving and risk mitigation.
• Collaborative team player focused on driving accountability and operational excellence.
• Strong customer-centric mindset.

Dover Competencies

(The three most critical for this role are highlighted)

Attract, Develop and Retain Talent

Builds and Manages Collaborative Relationships

Change Leadership

Customer Impact

Motivates and Inspires

Results driven

Self-Awareness and Personal Development

Strategic Mindset

Strong Business Acumen and Sound Judgment

Winning the right way

Language skills

English

100% (verbal and written)

German (asset)

Spanish (asset)

Conversational German or Spanish is a distinct asset

Schedule:

Standard workweek; occasional non-standard hours required to meet critical project milestones.

Travel frequency in %

( e.g. 1 week per month = 25%)

Up to 10%

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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