Are you passionate about logistics and team leadership? Join our dynamic team as we seek a dedicated individual to oversee inbound shipments, ensuring our business needs are met daily. If you have experience in warehouse management, a knack for problem-solving, and a commitment to safety and efficiency, apply now to become an integral part of our distribution center team!
POSITION SUMMARY
The individual in this role will be responsible for ensuring inbound shipments meet the business needs and targets on a daily basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review receiving notices, packing slips, and other records to determine priorities, work assignments, and receiving methods required to meet schedules
- Plan, organize, and monitor the receiving, storage, and distribution of all items received
- Oversee outgoing inbound activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of received shipments
- Inspect material handling equipment for defects and notify maintenance personnel or contact outside service facility for repairs
- Monitor the unloading of all materials into the Receiving area
- Direct movement of materials from the inbound dock to the staging area
- Compile records of unfilled received shipments
- Issue written and oral instructions to the team
- Study and standardize procedures to improve the efficiency of subordinates
- Maintain harmony among workers and resolve grievances
- Prepare composite reports from individual documentation received from subordinates
- Adjust errors and address complaints
- Resolve discrepancies with accounting regarding invoices, packing slips, and receiver-prepared reports
- Selects, orients, trains, coaches, counsels, and disciplines associates in coordination with the Human Resources Department
- Promote a collaborative work environment, encouraging effective communication and cross-training initiatives to enhance team productivity, versatility, and skill development
- Enforce comprehensive safety protocols, conduct regular inspections, and conduct ongoing training to ensure a secure work environment, fostering a safety-conscious culture among Distribution center staff
- Maintains a systematic approach to 5S principles, enforcing standards for cleanliness and organization, conducting inspections, and providing training to optimize workflow, efficiency, and a clean work environment
- Undertakes additional responsibilities and tasks as directed by management
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, & Skills required)
- Preferred: Associate's degree or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience in warehouse team leadership within a distribution center; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proficient in using ERP or Distribution Systems, as well as Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Demonstrates the ability to design workflows and procedures, generate innovative solutions, identify and resolve issues promptly, and coordinate projects effectively
- Exhibits professional experience working collaboratively in a team environment
- Shows the capacity to generate creative solutions
- Has the ability to read and interpret various documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Demonstrates skill in writing routine reports and correspondence
- Possesses effective verbal communication skills, with the ability to address groups of customers or employees in an organization
- Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and thoroughness in work
- Displays diligence in completing tasks in a timely manner, utilizing effective time management skills
- Maintains a strong focus on safety, adhering to safety and security procedures
- Requires strong leadership abilities, both in managing direct reports and leading others