Blue Sky is a fourth-generation family-owned business that believes our company is only as strong as our reputation. We believe our greatest strength is our team members and caring for them the same as family is what separates us from the competition. This guiding principle has earned trust inside and outside of Blue Sky and kept clients coming back for generations. We back our team with a generous benefits package, career development opportunities and several other rewards. We are a growing company and if you share these same values then you may be the "perfect fit" for our team.
As the Warehouse Operations Manager at Blue Sky, you will work as the leader of a dynamic and passionate team to create accountability, enhance communication, and focus on improvements to efficiency and profitability within our warehouse. The Warehouse Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of the warehouse and all roles, inventory management, and logistics of getting needed parts/equipment to the field professionals. The primary roles, but not limited to, are as follows: coordinating needed activities, maintaining accurate inventory levels, developing and training staff on best practices and ensuring compliance with safety standards and organizational policies.
Job Responsibilities
Staffing
Making sure all shifts are covered properly for the businesss needs
Filling in during times of vacation/sickness
Participate in interviews to help identify the best candidates for new hires
Inventory Management
Utilize the inventory management system
Maintain proper levels of needed inventory utilizing min/max levels
Expedite jobs needing to be staged and same day deliveries base on available resources (runners, uber, department apprentices)
Utilize proper sourcing of needed materials
Ensure the quality of products is up to the businesss standards by collaborating with senior leaders and department managers
Coordinate material returns properly and efficiently
Staff Supervision and Training
Manage and solve team conflicts and complications
Provide and document training in all necessary areas to the entire warehouse staff
Participate and deliver content in monthly staff meetings
Develop and utilize job duty check lists for daily/weekly tasks that must be completed
Safety and Compliance
Reinforce the businesss safety guidelines at the individual level
Identify and mitigate any safety hazards to prevent accidents/injuries
Attend regular safety committee meetings to keep the warehouse operations aligned with the company standards
Equipment and Facilities Maintenance
Ensure the entire property is well maintained and keeps a professional appearance
Ensure all warehouse equipment is operational and coordinate any repairs needed
Reporting and Documentation
Maintain accurate reports of company assets (tools and inventory)
Help analyze and prepare data to present to senior leadership
Report KPIs to the warehouse team on a regular basis
Continuous Improvement of Operations
Evaluate Current operations to identify areas that need to be refined and perfected
Work with other department leaders to make sure expectations and results are aligned
Use KPIs to highlight potential problem areas and develop improvement plans
Skills and Qualifications