Warehouse Manager

TITLE:Warehouse Manager

DIVISION:Warehouse Management

REPORTS TO:Director of Operations

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:Exempt/Salary

Gold Star Foods is the leading food distributor to K-12 schools in the United States. We are a company devoted to providing our customers with incredible customer service. We know that it is our employees who make the difference! Join our team and find out what it is like to work somewhere where you enjoy getting up for work every day!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Warehouse Manager is responsible for the managementof theentirewarehouse, includingplanning,direction,andcoordinationofall storageanddistributionoperationswithinGoldStar. The Warehouse Manager oversees the daily objectives of the Warehouse Department and ensures work goals are being metin a timelyand effective manner.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overseeandmanagethedailyoperations,inventoryandfacilityfunctionsofthe warehouseandensurethatgoalsarebeingmetand/or exceeded.
• Developfacilityoperatingplansandoverseeimplementation.
• Generateinventorycontrolandschedulingtools.
• Conferwithalldepartmentalleaderstocoordinateactivities.
• Ensurethatstaffmemberscanunderstandandimplementproven,effectivework practices.
• Directandcoordinateactivitiesofworkerstoachievecompanygoalsandguidelines.
• Interviewjob applicants.
• Hire,discharge,discipline,transfer, orpromoteworkers.
• Evaluateperformanceofemployeesorcontractpersonnel.
• Conductorattendstaff meetings.

• Applyconflictresolutiontechniques.
• Applyprinciplesortheoriesofbusinessmanagement.
• Workcloselywith the HumanResourceDepartmenttobecompliantwithalllocal,state,andfederalemploymentrules,regulations,andlaws.
• Examinedocumentsforcompleteness,accuracy,orconformancetostandards.
• Implementprofitabilityplanwithcreativeandcontinuousimprovementideas.
• Substitutefor hands-onstaffwhencircumstancesrequire.
• Establishcostreductionstrategies.
• Bearesourcetodepartments/employeesinhandlingfacilityandproductdelivery issues.
• Contactwithoutsideresourcesmaybeneededastheoccasionmayrequire.
• Implementwarehousepoliciesandprocedures and manage day-to-daybusinessactivitieswhich includesafety,qualitycontrol,andcustomersatisfaction.
• Demonstrateanalyticalandproblem-solvingskills.
• Flexibilitytoadapttoachangingenvironmentandadjusttosuddenchangesin customerdemandsandoperationalgoals.
• Analyzeandresearchproblemsandprovideresolutions.
• Monitorandleadchangethroughcontinuousimprovement.
• Demonstrateabilitytomulti-task.
• Handleincreasedresponsibilityabovenormaldutiesasactivitydemands.
• Maintainahighdegreeofvisibilityandinvolvementwithallwarehouseemployees.
• Workasateamwithallthemanagementtoensurethattheoverallneedsofthebusinessarebeingmetorexceeded.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Excellent skill in both verbal and written communication
• Strong organizational skills, great multi-tasker, attention to detail
• Not afraid to resolve customer issues.
• Thrives in an independent work environment, self-motivated, and structured.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Customer Service focus and excellent phone skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft office and NAV.
• Establish priorities and make decisions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Extensive and diversified background with at least 3 years of related management experience.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 5-10%

Salary: $85,000.00-$95,000.00

Other Duties:

Please notethis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required. May include lifting upto 50pounds on occasion.

EOE M/W/Vet/Disabled:

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skillsand/or ability deemednecessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements as the employee may be requiredto perform any other duties as assigned. In the event ofan absence where the Warehouse Managercannot perform these duties, the Manager will determinewho shallperform these duties.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.