Warehouse Department Manager

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.
Consider applying here, if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
Warehouse Department Manager
Oversees, manages and directly drives continuous improvement for utilizing, however not limited to: Warehouse management systems (WMS) functionality, business analytics, network resources, offering and/or implementing solutions that align with business directed goals. Supports the organization's supply chain strategy. Plans, directs, and monitors all activities in the warehouse.
Essential Functions

• Responsible for Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Understands the WMS database structure.
• Performs advanced configuration of the WMS.
• Leads company initiatives to improve WMS functionality.
• Responsible for building and/or maintaining a safe work culture.
• Coordinates technical support for site or network operations and systems.
• Serves as site lead for systems implementations and modifications.
• Oversees activities of warehouse operations including training, shipping, receiving, inventory, and safety.
• Build a positive work environment.
• Manages all aspects of inventory.
• Manage and schedule labor appropriately to meet demands and goals.
• Oversee shipping and receiving discrepancies, RMA's.
• Training of forklift operators, administer road tests and certification.
• Establish operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, - handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functions such as production, sales, records control and purchasing.
• Direct salvage of damaged or unused material.
• Manage month end inventory and cycle counts to ensure physical inventories are reconciled timely.
• Ensure maintenance of clean, orderly and safe warehouse.
• Participate in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 6 Years - Experience combined in managing a Warehouse Management System
  • 6 Years - Experience in warehouse or logistics field
  • 4 Years - Experience managing IT systems

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10+ Years- Experience in managing a Warehouse Management System
  • 10+ Years - Experience in warehouse or logistics field
  • 6 Years - Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Competencies
This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents
  • Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
  • Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
  • Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins
  • Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success
  • Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
  • Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals
• InnovACT
  • Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
  • Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
  • Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
• Find a Way
  • Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
  • Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates
  • Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
  • Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
• Empowered to be Great
  • Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise
  • Engages in long term talent planning
  • Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports
  • Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams

Education

• Minimum Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or other related field

• Preferred:
  • Master's Degree in Information Technology or other related field

Certification/License:

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

• Required: None Required

Preferred: None Required
Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Salary
$113,528.00 - $158,939.00 / Yearly
Bonus Target: 15% Annual
Benefits
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