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.
Position Title: Warehouse Manager
Business Unit:
MAAG Gala Inc.
Reports To: Director of Operations
Position Location :
Eagle Rock, VA
Position Type: Full-time
Leadership responsibility: Yes
Main position objectives
The Warehouse Manager completes various management, organization, and planning tasks to maintain high performance of the warehouse’s inventory, receiving and shipping processes. In addition, the Warehouse Manager leads their team by setting productivity and accuracy goals, setting up logical organization systems and by creating communication systems within the organization. The core function of the Inventory Manager is to drive daily engagement and accountability in continuous improvement by implementing 5S, Problem Solving, Standard Work and driving a kaizen culture where team members are involved and engaged in improving their own work areas.
Position description - Tasks, responsibilities, competencies
- Ensure that the warehouse and the team operate at peak efficiency, with customer satisfaction being the primary goal
- Direct shipments and resolve logistical challenges by communicating with clients, sales, transportation providers, manufacturers, and suppliers
- Initiates problem solving methodologies like 5 WHY and FAST on recurring issues.
- Promotes and supports Daily Kaizen activity among team members.
- Drives daily engagement and accountability for results as part of the daily Tier meeting structure. Escalates opportunities in a timely manner and seeks rapid responses from other team members and departments. Communicates actions back to his team members.
- Determine standards for quality control and set expectations for the inspection of inventory and packaging before orders are sent to the next location
- Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory management, gate processes, and shipping protocols
- Strategize inventory volumes and warehouse capacity to maximize productivity
- Audit and report inventory
- Set warehouse and team goals in collaboration with the Director of Operations and other area leaders
- Monitor workplace performance and lead training initiatives to improve employee's knowledge base
- Communicate and collaborate with other departments to ensure products are shipped in a timely manner while building strong trust-based working relationships
- Develop and implement Process Improvements, including new technology, for all warehouse-related functions
- Spearhead improvements in material flow, layout and inventory organization
- Promote a healthy and safe work environment, encourage continuous improvement spirit within team
- Lead and participate in inventory audit requirements, ensuring processes align with expected results
- The incumbent considers all interests of quality, accident prevention and occupational safety as well as environmental safety in a preventive manner within his scope of responsibility and proactively supports the avoidance of damages to people, facilities, assets, material and environment
- The incumbent is obliged to perform tasks requested by management that relate to his position scope or arise from company needs. This job description reflects current status, with the right to make changes being reserved.
Work Environment
Work in this position is in 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; use hands to fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The employee is expected to lift and handle goods weighing 50 lbs or less
Job Specification
Education (area of studies, Management, IT etc.)
Mandatory
- Associate's degree or High School Diploma or GED with coursework in Career and Technical Education
Desirable
- Four year business or technical degree
Professional experience (description incl. No. of years)
Mandatory
- Strong working knowledge of MRP systems
- 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
- 2 years’ experience with inventory management and transactions
- Minimum of 2 years management/leadership experience either within or beyond manufacturing
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Work, Excel)
- Lean/Continuous Improvement experience in process, process flow, organization and waste reduction, or willingness to gain certification in areas required by the business
Interpersonal skills and behavioral competencies
Mandatory
- Demonstration of strong leadership / management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks
- Independent self-starter and collaborator with other leaders demonstrating problem solving and continuous improvement abilities
- Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to win the right way
- Customer-focused (internal and external)
Desirable
Dover Competencies
- 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
Schedule:
Monday to Friday Other: possible weekends or holidays as needed
Company Profile
MAAG Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, Maag Gala, Reduction Engineering Scheer, Ettlinger, AMN, Witte and Sikora- eight 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.
The foundation of our success is found in Maag’s core values:
- Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Winning Through Customers
- High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
- Expectation for Results
- Respect and Value People
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.
Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.
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.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact [email protected] for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.
Pay Range: USD 65,000 - 100,000 Annually 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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