Ensure the seamless flow of raw materials and finished goods, from receiving to dispatch
Manage the staging for production effectively to prevent costly production bottlenecks, minimizes delays and maintain consistent manufacturing output, directly impacting customer satisfaction and delivery timelines
Operate and be accountable for Warehouse operations in the following areas
Operational and People Efficiency
Continuously seek to optimize warehouse layout, staffing levels and technology integration for optimal productivity. This ongoing pursuit of efficiency translates into streamlined processes, faster turnaround times and greater profitability for the manufacturing facility.
Redesigns and reconfigures warehouse and scrap yard space for maximum storage capacity and workflow efficiency, as needed and required.
Understands and is proficient in utilizing the integrated inventory management software.
Follows all SOPs to and related to inspecting incoming material and outgoing finished goods.
Improves order accuracy and accelerates dispatch processes.
Analyzes performance metrics to identify areas for continuous improvement and process optimization.
Measures and reports on the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employees' performances.
Ensure all employees are following the processes.
Manages and develops warehouse personnel, optimizing labor utilization and training.
Communicates job expectations to employees and schedules and communicated daily tasks.
Monitors attendance, timeliness and breaks of all employees.
Approves employee timesheets in the payroll system.
Monitors, manages and ensures training is being completed for all new hires and existing employees.
Works professionally with all departments and is regarded as a leader to the team.
Support and steps in when needed to manage and assist warehouse team.
Identify areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practices.
Inventory Accuracy and Control
Maintains precise and reliable inventory records through continuous monitoring and advanced tracking systems. This meticulous control reduces errors that can severely impact the bottom line, from overstocking to critical shortages, ensuring capital is efficiently utilized.
Reduces inventory errors and accounts for accuracy of all inventories.
Minimizes production delays caused by unforeseen stockings or miscounts.
Prevents excessive capital from being tied up in redundant or obsolete inventory.
Conducts regular cycle counts and comprehensive annual physical inventories.
Utilizes inventory management system for real-time tracking and reporting.
Identifies and addresses the root causes of inventory discrepancies by implementing lasting solutions.
Ensure shipments and inventory transactions are accurate.
Completes a monthly physical inventory audit with CFO accurately and timely.
Maintain items records, document necessary information and utilize reports to project warehouse status.
Improve raw material and finish goods inventory visibility to the company related departments.
Finish other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Safety and Compliance Management
Upholds stringent safety protocols and ensures strict adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and other industry-specific regulations. This commitment fosters a secure working environment, protects employees and significantly mitigates legal and financial risks associated with workplace incidents.
Conducts recurrent department safety training sessions for all warehouse staff, ensuring full compliance and awareness.
Ensures proper handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials according to strict guidelines.
Investigates all incidents and accidents, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Manages and overseas routine equipment maintenance, fork trucks and inspection schedules for safety compliance.
Ensure all forklift checklists are being filled out daily and all work orders are being filled out and turned into maintenance for repair.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors Degree and relevant experience in related field preferred
5 years of related Managerial experience working in a warehouse required
Experience working in a manufacturing warehouse preferred
Experience working in a foundry will be a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to create and present ideas, reports and budgets in various formats
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Excellent time management skills with the ability to assign and delegate tasks
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Knowledge with ERP system will be a plus
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
BENEFITS
401(k) with matching
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Referral Program
Vision Insurance
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago Heights, IL
Skills
Budgetingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Customer Satisfactionunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Financial Riskunmatched
Forkliftunmatched
Hazardous Materials Clean-Upunmatched
Head of Financeunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Inventory Management Softwareunmatched
Inventory Reportsunmatched
Inventory Transactionsunmatched
Legalunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
OSHAunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Payroll Software/Servicesunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Physical Inventoryunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Production Costingunmatched
Profit & Lossunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Theater Productionunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Time Trackingunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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