Warehouse Manager ~ Retail Order Fulfillment

Aero Performance/Aircraft Spruce, the US largest distributor of general aviation parts/supplies, is seeking a talented warehouse manager to support our growing operations at our Harrisburg facility. Our 50,000 square foot facility has 35 material handlers - small but mighty!!

The ideal candidate brings 5 years warehouse leadership with a proven track record motivating team by implementing strategies to increase productivity while meeting business objectives. Good English/Spanish written and verbal skills required.

Aero Performance/Aircraft Spruce provides an outstanding benefits portfolio including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401k savings program, paid holidays and Paid Time Off! We are an equal opportunity employer and use E-Verify to determine eligibility to work in the United States of America.

No Phone Calls ~ Submit resume for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains an efficient and motivated work force by conducting interviews, orientation, training (new hire, forklift, safety, ongoing), and coaching, of employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; adhering to policies and procedures. Works closely with Branch Manager or Human Resources Manager on Human Resource issues.
• On daily basis, organize workload across Receiving/Returns/Stowing/Quality Control/Fulfillment/Shipping to maximize efficiency and meet departmental goals.
• Monitor individual and team productivity; Drive continuous productivity improvement through process enhancements and on-on-one coaching. Spot checks individual and team production at least once per day to ensure proper process is followed.
• Research and resolve errors; Initiate efforts to prevent reoccurrence by addressing the root cause.
• Monitor’s staff attendance and break schedules; Work with Branch Manager to address attendance opportunities.
• Provide departmental productivity and efficiency reporting to Branch Manager; Work closely with Branch Manager on recommendations for process improvement, staffing needs/adjustments/schedules, and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized warehouse environment in accordance with department standards; Monitor and direct team to adherence to these standards.
• Maintains storage area by organizing floor space; adhering to storage design principles; recommending improvements.
• Keeps equipment operating by enforcing operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; requiring preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Ensures all stations and areas are stocked with needed materials before and at conclusion of shifts. Assist with ordering of materials as designated by manager.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies or delays within various sections of warehouse; Responsible to intercede as needed to prevent bottlenecks to maintain healthy supply chain.
• Utilize proprietary ERP/computer System fully in the management of internal tickets, emails, inventory management and projection. Review emails frequently to quickly identify approved and declined orders.
• Monitor and adhere to safety standards for all warehouse staff at all times including lifting and ladder usage. Take correction action immediately. Report injuries or unsafe work conditions - no matter how small - to Branch Manager. Escalate employee concerns to Branch Manager for counseling/disciplinary action. Conduct safety committee meetings.
• Assist team members with orders as needed.
• May serve as backup Branch Manager as needed.
• Open and/or close the warehouse at the beginning and end of assigned shifts, or outside normal working hours as required including Saturdays as needed.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by manager as needed

Job Requirements:

• Open and/or close the warehouse at the beginning and end of assigned shifts, or outside normal working hours as required including Saturdays as needed.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by manager as needed
• Live Company Values and Standards of Conduct.
• Associates Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 5-year warehouse experience in a supervisory role. Cross Trained in all critical warehouse functions Receiving/Returns/Stowing/Pulling/Checking/Packing/Invoicing
• Business English communication skills both written and verbal; Spanish a plus!
• Good computer skills including Email, Microsoft Office, Internet, Proprietary ERP/Computer; Type 40 WPM
• Excellent organizational and planning skills; Understands how to prioritize tasks without coaching.
• Team player; Ability to ask for help when needed and offer help when needed.
• Good knowledge of basic mathematics;
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Good record keeping skills. Meets deadlines
• Understands and adheres to safety requirements in a warehouse. Stops unsafe behaviors immediately. Makes recommendations for improvement.
• Lifelong Learner; Interested in trying and learning new skills and/or techniques. Ability to share knowledge with others.
• Ability to read and comprehend a variety of labels and product detail.

Essential Functions of Position:

• Pleasant disposition to coworkers, vendors and customers.
• Ability to deal with work related stress.
• Must be able to stand on feet for up to 8 hours per day for at least 2-hour increments
• Requires constant physical activity including lifting, stooping, reaching and using ladder.
• Seasonal exposure to extreme hot and cold work environment (> 40’, < 105’)
• Constant Pushing/Pulling/Lifting: up to 50#
• Ambulatory: Continuous standing/walking on variable surfaces including concrete floor. Stepping up and down ladders.
• Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling to as low as ground level to reach product on bottom shelf.
• Repetitive us of hand/grasping; light to forceful grasping of product; daily data entry using computer keyboard and display
• Good vision abilities include close vision, distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• <1 % sitting, 20% walking and 80% standing.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.