Become A Warehouse/Logistics Manager

* Strategic planning and implementation of best practices and operational excellence as related to logistics, warehousing, inventory control and exceptional customer service.
* Select best trucking options to support business objectives and the development of shipping schedules.
* Establish national equipment and tool rental programs to support construction teams.
* Develop and implement policies and procedures to efficiently manage warehousing and inventory.
* Support and promote all HSE policies and initiatives.
* Manage projects to outperform budget and meet on-time requirements.
* Establish procedures and accountability for equipment and tool check-out and check-in process.
* Develop and implement an equipment and tool repair program.
* Promote the development and training of direct reports.
* Develop metrics and analyze data to measure performance and implement continuous improvement efforts.
* Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ISO requirements.
* KEY BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS:
* Commitment to Task: Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; give dedication to the position; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results.
* Communication: Able to clearly present information through spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with internal / external customers; listen well.
* Decision Making & Problem Solving: Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even while dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options with a strong attention to detail.
* Policies, Processes, & Procedures: Able to act in accordance with established guidelines; follow standard procedures in crisis situations; communicate and enforce organizational policies and procedures; recognize and constructively conform to unwritten rules or practices.
* Business Acumen: Ability to establish and define protocols for managing projects that focuses on delivering value in a way that enhances / maximizes profitability and competitive advantage.
* Integrity: Deal with others in a straightforward and honest manner, accountable for actions, maintaining confidentiality and supporting company values

* Develop, coach and train personnel on safety, compliance, product knowledge, company procedures, and best-practices as it relates to the warehouse environment.
* Responsible for managing the flow of all materials into and out of the warehouse to include: production, customer shipments, supplier shipments, interplant shipments, etc.
* Recruit, hire, train and supervise employees in support of the storage, retrieval and supply functions as well as safety, quality and equipment maintenance.
* Setting and allocating targets to warehouse staff and organizing staff training activities.
* Responsible for working with managers, other supervisors, and employees from other departments to promote a team environment to achieve goals across all shifts.
* Provide technical leadership to personnel, to include: equipment, cycle count accuracy, inventory location control, order picking accuracy, metrics definition/reporting, root cause troubleshooting.
* Facilitate safety training and complete all incident investigations and reporting.
* Coordinate departmental productivity and inventory management goals.
* Evaluate and manage warehouse resources and activities in relation to company objectives and set targets.
* Plan the layout and set up of the warehouse for the appropriate storage of goods and supplies.
* Maintain a harmonious work environment by resolving employee relations issues in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
* Ensures all labor hours are approved and accurate.
* Monitors absences and tardy.
* Maintain housekeeping of warehouse and surrounding area

* NOT LIMITED TO:
* Oversee all warehouse functions.
* Assist in preparation of annual warehouse operation budget.
* Maintain operating expenses based on an annual operating budget.
* Interview and hire all warehouse employees.
* Provide warehouse training to all new employees.
* Prepare warehouse Key Performance Indicator report.
* Ensure that all policies and procedures are being followed by the warehouse staff.
* Assist in inventory management as needed.
* Maintain effective communication with customers, co-workers, and other team members.
* Ensure that all material handling and transportation equipment is properly maintained.
* Supervise physical inventory counts during semi-annual inventory.
* Ensure warehouse operations meet all department mandated timeframes and deadlines.
* Prepare and conduct annual performance reviews for warehouse staff.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”.
* KNOWLEDGE

* Assure that all food products before they are loaded into the delivery vehicles
* Use a single style packing/shipping ticket form to assist the process of checking all delivery vehicles before they leave
* All packed products must be scanned to a location within the refrigerator and or freezer to ensure the proper retrieval and shipment of product
* All routes must be staged by route and placed in the shipping refrigerator/freezer.
* All items must be labeled with contents and delivery destination.
* All packed items must be arranged in shipping refrigerator prior to the day of delivery
* All Daily Food Reports must be returned each day to the shipping manager signed, dated, meal count, and with receiving temperatures noted on it
* Must review, on a daily basis, all X3 shipments and complete the validation before noon
* Assure all inventories are accurate in X3 using FIFO rules, must maintain lot integrity
* Do weekly inventories on products and maintain records in X3.
* Once each quarter each item must be counted in X3
* Must conduct in service training on GMPs and document all results to operations manager.
* Also must do bi-weekly safety training
* Oversees all day and night operations, to picking of requisitions for kitchen and assembly rooms.
* Also oversees fulfillment operations, by having manager report to him
* Must do payroll on a daily bases in ADI, and is responsible for any budget overruns, which must be reported to the operations manager
* Validate all shipping documents and review all sales orders for all customers in the same day
* May be required to complete deliveries as needed
* Will be required to complete and maintain company scorecard goalsDrivers
* Schedule driver on a weekly bases with their route operations and monitor payroll
* Manage Gas Card usage thoroughly.
* Every month review all reports and discuss any discrepancies with the appropriate driver! Do not tolerate any discrepancies! No exceptions!
* Enforce daily driver logs vehicle sign out sheet.
* Keep accurate records of who is driving what vehicle
* Manage EZpass operations
* Vehicle Maintenance
* Understand, follow and enforce the existing Preventive Maintenance program on all vehicles.
* Keep accurate records on all repairs and service and log into repair book by vehicle.
* Weekly, review all repair books per vehicle to determine if any vehicle needs to be scheduled for service.
* Use only approved authorized repair shops when scheduling service.
* By following this program carefully, you will extend the life of all vehicles and help prevent any possible breakdown
* Check vehicles each day for cleanliness both inside and out.
* Check the outside for possible damage.
* Record any physical damage inconsistencies in the Preventive Maintenance book
* Rotate vehicles weekly to reduce any over usage of any one particular vehicle.
* This will increase the life of the all vehicles
* Ensure that all vehicles are safe to operate.
* This includes having jacks, spare tires, safety kits with reflectors, flares, and a fire extinguisher
* Maintain a complete set of keys for all vehicles all the time.
* Any Vehicle on property, whether culinary center or not, must submit a key to Shipping manager for safety.
* No exceptions

* Daily coordination of warehouse helpers
* Assigning drivers to trailers
* Maintaining reports and databases
* Recording and monitoring schedules for inbound and outbound equipment
* Loading and unpacking shipments
* Scanning and shelving parts
* Pulling and processing orders
* Data entry