The Warehouse Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse setting. This role involves strategic planning and managing people, processes, and systems to ensure goods are handled effectively while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
General Purpose: Ensure efficient and effective warehouse operations to meet business objectives and customer demands.
Role qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of experience in warehouse operations management
Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control procedures
Excellent leadership and team management skills
Ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions
Knowledge of health and safety regulations in warehouse environments
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and logistics software
Excellent customer service skills
Must have basic math and reading skills
Ability to pass drug and alcohol test
Sense of Urgency
Physical ability to lift 50 lbs., stand or walk for long periods of time
Basic knowledge of tools and equipment
Mechanical aptitude and housekeeping skills
Professional and neat appearance and positive attitude
Organizational skills
Basic computer knowledge
Mathematical skills
Excellent telephone sales personality skills and clear communication
Ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task and shift priorities
Position responsibilities:
Develop and implement warehouse policies and procedures to ensure efficient operational flow
Oversee and manage inventory control systems to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize loss
Coordinate the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods in a timely and cost-effective manner
Implement and monitor security measures to safeguard warehouse contents and personnel
Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure the warehouse meets safety and quality standards
Manage and optimize warehouse layout to streamline operations and maximize space utilization
Lead, train, and evaluate warehouse personnel to build a high-performing team
Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with company processes
Utilize warehouse management systems (WMS) and other technologies to increase efficiency
Forecast future inventory requirements and plan resources accordingly
Resolve operational discrepancies and address customer complaints related to warehouse operations
Prepare and manage the warehouse operational budget
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies
Continuously identify and implement process improvements
Essential skills and experience:
Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and reducing costs
Strong leadership and team management experience
Proficiency in data analysis and strategic planning
In-depth knowledge of warehouse operations and best practices
Experience with implementing and managing warehouse management systems
Strong understanding of supply chain and logistics principles
Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for long periods of time; bend; use hands to finger, keyboard use, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb up and down ladder; talk or hear. Speak on phone using voice and phone system. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee may be exposed to varying temperatures as the warehouse may not be climate-controlled
VMI LEAD
Position summary: The Onsite Team Lead provides support and implementation for business Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs. We are seeking an Onsite VMI Team Lead that would be responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the daily onsite VMI process and to direct work of personnel in the receipt, unloading, unpacking, storing, issuing, and preparing merchandise for deliveries. In addition, the Onsite VMI Team Lead is responsible to perform accurate recording of inventory, and manage all VMI re-orders in the Total Safety ERP system.
General Purpose: Provide excellent customer service onsite for optimal inventory management
Role qualifications:
Excellent customer service skills
High School Graduate or a GED equivalent
Must have basic math and reading skills
Ability to pass drug and alcohol test
Sense of Urgency
Physical ability to lift 50 lbs., stand or walk for long periods of time
Basic knowledge of tools and equipment
Mechanical aptitude and housekeeping skills
Professional and neat appearance and positive attitude
Organizational skills
Basic computer knowledge
Mathematical skills
Excellent telephone sales personality skills and clear communication
Ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task and shift priorities
Position responsibilities:
Schedules, trains and directs the work of the staff assigned onsite.
Inspects incoming & outbound shipments to ensure that correct quantity and quality of merchandise received
conform to requisition specifications, invoices, purchase orders, shipping documents or packing slips.
Notifies staff when stocks reach a minimum level.
Coordinates with onsite coordinators & supporting staff on delivery dates and correction of errors.
Maintains files of stock descriptions, purchase orders; ensures safety practices are followed by all assigned staff;
Works with Department’s inventory software for material/supply receipts and
Receive materials and unload merchandise.
Stack merchandise on racks and maintain assigned labels.
Prepare orders by processing replenishment request; pulling merchandise.
Pre-fitting merchandise that will be filled in VMI or vending machines. This includes but is not limited to folding,
bundling, and taping merchandise.
Perform regularly scheduled inventory audits (Inside & Outside), report any discrepancies to staff
Perform facilities maintenance and follow all safety codes.
Abide by specific customer contract agreements
Handle cancellations or changes in VMI order and communicate changes with the related departments
Coordinate with customers and related departments within the company
On-call as needed
Perform other related duties as required
Essential skills and experience:
Able to work in fast-paced, self-directed environment
Strong customer service background
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Excellent telephone and basic computer skills
Decision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills
Ability to multi-task activities and shift priorities
Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.
*** Includes optional housing and food
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $60000.00/Yearly - $80000.00/Yearly.
