POSITION SUMMARY
This is an Operations position (evening shift) responsible for managing the activities associated with night warehouse operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing order selection, order loading, product stocking and replenishment, night operations equipment and software inventory maintenance and repair; ensuring safety and security of night warehouse operations and providing management and direction to night warehouse staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages the daily work and safety of associates engaged in order selection, product replenishment, and order loading, to include all warehouse functions, selectors, loaders and night forklift operators.
Manages labor hours and consumable supplies within budget. Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
Manages the proper utilization of Company assets in support of the warehouse. Coordinates required repairs with proper departments as necessary.
Reviews night warehouse functions and various warehouse productivity reporting. Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of changes within night warehouse. Identifies problems, proposes solutions to other members of management and promotes cooperation with other departments.
Conducts shipping and loading audits daily ensuring all required documentation is accurately completed (including HAACP, food safety and catch-weight documentation) and that material is handled and stored correctly with a minimum potential for loss.
Assists with monitoring sanitation and facility/racking damage to ensure a safe and clean warehouse.
Maintains associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings; maintains on-going interaction; keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures; monitors associate morale; and submits and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.
Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.
Coordinates efforts with Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, updating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes, and routine safety inspections. Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required.
Performs management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed.
Complies with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, AIB, FDA, USDA, etc.)
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); OR three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Two or Four year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or similar major preferred.
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business