Warehouse & Transportation Operations Manager

Our client is a leading Automotive parts distributor with over 50+ distribution centers across the United States. Hiring for a Warehouse & Transportation Manager to lead day to day operations across their Phoenix facility.

Warehouse & Transportation Operations Manager

Job Type: Full-time; On-site

Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for the measurement and effectiveness of all warehouse processes to include inventory management, transportation, customer service and personnel.
• Provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the warehouse as required.
• Communicate issues, programs, decisions and actions to Regional manager and other leaders, and departments as required.
• Assume responsibility for the maintenance of Warehouse facilities including equipment. Ensures that both the inside and outside of the facilities are clean and orderly.
• Work to develop and maintain productive business relations with vendors, suppliers and shippers.
• Provide leadership to assigned personnel through effective objective setting, delegation, and communication.
• Conduct regular meetings to ensure that personnel are well informed of changes in policies and procedures.
• Continually enforce productivity standards.
• Assign and coordinate personnel, scheduling to ensure workload is done efficiently. Keep shifts properly staffed and plans for high seasons.
• Manage the development of warehouse personnel.
• Provide measurable feedback to assigned personnel and suggestions for improved performance.
• Complete new hire 30/60/90-day reviews.
• Formulate and implement employee development plans as needed.
• Work with Human Resources to schedule interviews, hiring, training and managing issues as necessary.
• Proactively manage the safety programs to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide monthly documented safety meetings. Investigate driver vehicle and workers compensation accidents by completing appropriate documentation, investigating incidents and taking corrective action.
• Lead and support loss prevention efforts by ensuring security equipment is maintained and facilities and secure.
• Partner with Sales to ensure the field operations associates are proactive in meeting customer needs.
• Assist with goal-oriented strategic priorities, project management and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage and participate in business acquisitions, warehouse moves and special projects.
• Plan and manage the warehouse operational expenses to meet financial goals and expense policies.
• Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met. Train staff and monitor performance and progress.
• Oversee the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery and equipment.
• Prepare capital and operational budget for facility.
• Determine efficient layout for smooth flow of products in and out of warehouse.
• Promote goodwill and a positive image of the Company.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business PLUS 2 years warehouse/operations or 6 years warehouse/operations experience.
• Proven leadership skills in a supervisory warehouse, operational or related role.
• Knowledgeable in material handling and inventory documentation.
• Knowledge of budgeting, supply contracts and shipping requirements.
• Excellent math and accounting, and financial interpretation skills.
• Effective communicator to a wide range of people at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Strong ability to build and maintain customer and supplier relationships.
• Ability to project a positive image to customers.
• Demonstrated product, technical and customer service knowledge.
• Knowledge in applicable computer software and Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.
• Effective communicator to wide range of people at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills are needed.
• Willing to travel nationally as required.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

This position offers a competitive base salary.