LDC Warehouse Manager - Full-time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
The Warehouse Manager's primary function is to direct the work of the warehouse associates responsible for pulling and preparing product for deliveries and transfers. Responsible for managing the warehouse ensuring the receipt, co-ordination and safety of goods coming through the delivery center and ensuring that orders arrive and are dispatched on time to the appropriate destinations and in the expected quantities. The Warehouse Manager must have a detailed understanding of the operational processes and technologies that impact functions within the delivery center.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
The following duties and responsibilities are essential in the daily execution of the position:

Complete and accurate check in of all returning Delivery and Installation Trucks.

Accurate documentation of return reports and transfers of merchandise to stores, regional distribution centers, return to vendors and service locations.

Complete accurate scans of all docks each night to assure the accuracy of the pull.

Ensure associates are preparing product for next day deliveries.

Inspect product that is pulled for delivery.

Establishes and monitors the daily production schedules, priorities and ensures priorities are adhered to and that resources are utilized properly to control cost.

Monitors procedures set forth in the department to ensure integrity and accuracy of inventory and that available resource are utilized productivity in order to control cost.

Hires, orients, certifies, trains, evaluates, recommends pay increases and develops associates. Carries out disciplinary actions or recommends termination of employment as appropriate.

Implements sound process improvement initiatives that drive year over year improvement.

Supervises daily activities of staff and is held accountable for their performance.

Determine staffing needs for optimum department operations.

Communicates on daily basis with RDC manager on issues, ideas, processes, priorities, etc. to maintain department at a high level of efficiency.

Ability to physically access all areas of working environment that he/she is responsible for to observe operations, observe associates, instruct in methods of operation, and assess needs.

Maintain a clean and safe environment at all times.

Ability to operate all necessary warehouse machinery.
CORE COMPETENCIES:

Customer Service: Leads the organization in using customers' wants and needs to screen all decisions and actions; ensures that the customer's perspective is taken fully into account. Creates and reinforces a customer service mindset throughout the organization.

Developing Associates: Provides frequent, constructive feedback to continually improve performance. Grows talent by coaching for execution; provides frequent, candid and direct feedback to others. Gives others feedback on both their results and on how they achieved those results.

Business Knowledge: Focuses intensely on using levers that drive profitable sales, margins and expense control. Invests dollars and resources that achieve the greatest returns.

Sense of Urgency: Holds associates responsible for their actions and results. Acts with urgency when resolving associate, customer or business problems.

Team Skills: Values diverse people; shares ideas, communicates honestly and respects others. Communicates effectively with others from diverse backgrounds and perspectives and adjusts communication style, as appropriate. Builds mutual understanding, consensus and support among team
members by communicating in a way that promotes understanding and commitment.

Change Initiative: Drives changes that align with strategic priorities. Makes and communicates fact-based
decisions. Takes initiative to build own awareness and understanding about the business reasons for
change.

Problem Solving Skills: Creates a "can-do" environment; encourages others to be enthusiastic about
identifying opportunities, solving problems, dealing with change and executing with speed and purpose.
Helps associates envision personal benefits and positive outcome of change. Makes decisions quickly based
on available information and appropriate assessment of risk.

Two Way Communication Skills: Communicates to team and keeps team abreast of information needed
to perform their job. Creates an environment where people feel free to speak open and candidly. Sets the
stage for productive conversations.

Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Minimum of two (2) year's supervisory experience

Good knowledge of distribution center practices and procedures

Flexible schedule, able to work 1st or 2nd shift, weekends and holidays

Solid computer skills and use of Microsoft Excel and Word
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job Classification: Heavy
Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 o 50 pounds of force
frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical
demand requirements are in excess of those for medium work.

Minimal – sitting, crouching,

Occasional – hearing,

Frequent – handling, reaching, crawling, kneeling, stooping, climbing

Constant – standing, walking, talking, grasping,