Warehouse Manager Position Available In Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Warehouse Manager 2.4 2.4 out of 5 stars 58 West Road, Ellington, CT 06029 Directs warehousing activities for the facility by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current. Inspects physical condition of warehouse and equipment. Prepares work order for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment. Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functions such as production, sales, records control, and purchasing. Directs salvage of damaged or used material. Coordinates security coverage and plant protection activities. Coordinates with Central Dispatch on deliveries. Works with carriers, receiving and customer service to resolve issues for co-pack accounts. Properly utilizes Warehouse Management System and assists employees with useage and problem resolution. Reviews and edits daily employee timesheet reports. Communicates with VP of Operations and VP of Supply Chain Management. Follows instructions and responds to management or lead direction. Writes and speaks clearly and informatively and able to read and interpret written information. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and completes work in timely manner. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and reacts well under pressure. Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Is consistently at work and on time and commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Possesses the Skills and Knowledge, and is able to meet the Physical Demands and perform in the work environment described in the Work Environment section below.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises one (1) supervisory employee in the Warehouse Department, approximately twenty (20) hourly employees in the Warehouse Department, and two (2) employees in the Security Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Business Management or related field, and three to five years experience in a Supervisory role and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as production schedules, inventory reports, sales forecasts, safety rules, motor carrier regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, trends. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram form. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient typing and computer skills including knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software (MS Excel), Word Processing software (MS Word) and Email software (Groupwise). The individual should also have knowledge of and be competent in the use of Warehouse Management System software and hardware, including hand held scanning devices.