Warehouse Manager

Now hiring a warehouse manager for our new location in Napoleon. Located at 720 Independance Dr., Napoleon, OH 43545. Come join our team!

The ideal candidate will manage and oversee all warehouse operations and regularly communicate with customers and vendors, while working directly with the regional operations manager to organize policies, procedures, and special requirements.

What you'll be doing:

• Expectations of the job: Being available and responsive to all shifts when needed, regularly participating when required for additional coverage (i.e., shortchanges, weekend coverage, etc.).
• Responsible for the overall operations, including customer use, service, and contract KPIs. 
• Maintain and respond to warehouse metrics. Meet customer scorecard objectives. Lead strategic continuous improvement to ensure efficient run and profitable operations.
• Forklift Training – lead/assist in initial training with employees, maintain recurrent training as required, and individualized retraining to ensure safe operations daily.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including time approval of timecards and time-off requests, and communicate any issues with HR as required. 
• Adhere to all attendance policy standards.
• Build and maintain the accuracy of all warehouse SOPs and ensure training requirements are maintained and documented.
• Hold supervisor staff accountable for following job requirements and following through as needed. 
• Lead and participate in Accident Investigation and Corrective Actions. Conduct drug tests per training and company policy as required.
• For food grade warehouses, lead a food safety culture. Audit and maintain food safety standards within a facility. 
• New employee onboarding and training – coordinate with HR Business Partner to get new hire paperwork complete, sign off on new hire training checklist.
• Complete/maintain all OSHA requirements and any necessary Accident investigation, along with maintaining a building safety and security plan in compliance with company/client standards.
• Strategic planning of all distribution services, including receiving, storing, shipping, handling, and order fulfillment to achieve a high level of accuracy and avoidance of claims.
• Oversee the efficient, cost-effective daily activities of the warehouse, including labor scheduling, supervision, and proper utilization of space and equipment, to ensure budget objectives are met.
• Plan and monitor daily labor requirements based on immediate and forecasted sales revenue, working with HR and staffing agencies to maintain proper staffing.
• Create and maintain a well-trained staff through cross-training and mentorship.
• Direct and oversee job assignments to adhere to company policies as well as Federal and State laws.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to foster a cooperative environment.
• Keen organizational skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management practices.
• Skilled in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
• Ability to analyze processes and make recommendations for improvements.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long-range goals.
• Ability to stoop, push, pull, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.

Additional Qualifications and Experience:

• 5 years of Warehouse Management Experience preferred.
• WMS and handheld scanner experience.
• Willingness to travel on an infrequent basis.
• Must obtain Industrial Truck Certification through in-house training.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested by Supervisor.
• PPE as required by each facility – refer to handbook for specific requirements.

Working Conditions:

• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.

Keller Logistics Group is an asset-based third party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Defiance, Ohio. We got our start in 1978 as Thomas E. Keller Trucking and have since evolved into four affiliate companies: Keller Trucking, Keller Warehousing & Co-Packing, Keller Freight Solutions and Keller Industrial Properties.

Our employees are empowered and trusted as experts in their field of work. We value transparency and encourage our staff to be their best through our culture of “Responsive, Resourceful, Reliable People in Logistics”. We value teamwork, collaboration and respectful interactions with each other. Our people hold themselves accountable for a job well done, with high standards of integrity. We look for ways to continually improve our processes to make us more efficient for ourselves and our clients. Finally, we value safety among all else. Time is money, but life is priceless!

Inc. 5000 named us among the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, we have consistently been named a Top 3PL by Food Logistics magazine, and the Truckload Carriers Association has recognized us numerous times on their list of Best Fleets to Drive For.

Keller Logistics Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.