Warehouse And Inventory Control Manager

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At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.
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At Astec- Riverside Dr., formerly known as Roadtec, our mission is to design, build, and capitalize on the most innovative solutions and products for the industries and customers we serve globally. Our employees thrive in a safe and team-oriented work environment where they are empowered to make suggestions for operational and sustainability enhancements. With safety as our first core value, we take pride in developing talent and invest in training, protective equipment, and technology for continuous improvement. If you share our dedication to advancement and quality services, we'd love to have you join us!
As a pivotal player in our supply chain, the Warehouse Manager assumes a critical role in orchestrating the high-intensity and meticulously organized operation of our warehouse facilities. If you possess an unwavering commitment to quality, an unrelenting drive to maximize productivity, and a fervor for steering teams towards peak performance, we invite you to channel your expertise into our dynamic organization. Join us in championing excellence in inventory management, honing operational processes, and ensuring the frictionless distribution of our products to customers. If you're poised to embrace a leadership position that seamlessly merges strategic acumen with hands-on dedication, we eagerly await your application, as we persist in our dedication to delivering unparalleled quality and surpassing expectations.
LOCATION: Chattanooga, TN
ABOUT THE POSITION
Manages the day-to-day operations of workers who confirm and record the receipt of shipments, prepare items for shipping, and load and unload trucks. Applies a high level of energy to improving service to our customers.
Deliverables & Responsibilities

• Manages both the strategy and day-to-day operations of the warehouse.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures governing the receipt, storage, and distribution of materials, equipment, and/or supplies.
• Supports the organization's supply chain strategy through maintenance of appropriate inventory levels and timely distribution of goods.
• Tracks inventory by performing physical counts and verifying information against warehousing systems.
• Communicates job expectations and coaches’ warehouse employees based on expected performance metrics.
• Determines staffing levels and hours.
• Verifies warehouse labor hours weekly. Approves warehouse employee vacation requests. Submits approved labor hours to payroll as necessary.
• Arranges appropriate shipping methods for all orders from the parts sales department.
• Identify areas of improvement in the Warehouse and implements Lean strategies to improve throughput and quality.
• Works with other departments to ensure timely receipt of parts needed for shipping.
• Responsible for the accuracy and quality of items being shipped.
• Traces lost shipments, initiates proof of delivery documents.
• Ensures claims are filed for lost or damaged freight.
• Researches any discrepancies between what has been received and what is on Astec’s purchase order and implements controls to prevent future occurrences.
• Maintain a robust cycle count program.
• Root cause inventory discrepancies and implement controls to prevent future occurrences.
• Occasionally lead or participate in groups to improve site KPIs.
• Take a leading role in our initiative to ship to customers within 24 hours of receiving an order.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-volume, high-intensity environment.
• Enforce and adhere to Astec safety rules and regulations.
• Assist the Director of Warehousing and Logistics in ASTEC-level duties as necessary.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• BS degree in logistics, supply chain management or business administration or equivalent experience or knowledge.
• 6+ years of experience required.
• High-energy leader dedicated to creating a disciplined, motivated, and customer-focused team.
• Experience shipping and delivering quality products directly to the customer highly preferred.
• Experience operating forklift and loading/unloading trucks preferred.
• Computer experience required, particularly the ability to use a mouse and locate and open/close program files. Must have knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Must be dependable, dedicated to getting the job done correctly, and use time wisely.
• Adept at problem-solving. Anticipates problems before they occur. Implements corrective actions. Adaptable to new situations. Open to changes and new ideas.
• Ability to satisfactorily work alone and willingness to work with others respectfully and professionally in a team environment, with reasonable instructions, training and supervision.
• Ability to communicate, express needs, and ask questions.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

• Supervise Warehouse personnel.
• “Small Business Owner” mentality – ownership of the business and its output
• Process improvement
• High quality customer fulfillment

ASTEC is a Drug Free Workplace, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
At ASTEC, we value diversity and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that some highly qualified women may not apply for roles due to systemic barriers. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, and are committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates.