A well-established Distribution Company located in Kent, WA is looking to hire a Warehouse Branch Manager.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WAREHOUSE BRANCH MANAGERA Branch Manager will handle the daily operations of our warehouse and distribution center. A Branch Manager should maintain high levels of accuracy in day-to-day operations, lead and develop the warehouse team as well as provide impeccable customer service to our customers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- Control and manage inventory with an accuracy level of 99%
- Enforce all company rules, regulations, policies and procedures with assistance from Human Resources
- Ensure orders arrive on-time to appropriate destinations with correct quantities
- Implement continuous improvement plan projects and process improvements
- Implement cost reduction measures and continuous improvement projects
- Implement measures of warehouse improvement and development of warehouse team
- Maintain strong customer relationships
- Maintain compliance with all federal, state and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements.
- Manage all warehouse operations and ensure a high degree of detail and focus on every job
- Manage teambuilding and motivation of warehouse team with assistance from Human Resources
- Manage the warehouse in its entirety by ensuring receipt, coordination and safety of goods coming through the warehouse, and scheduling and assignment of team members
- Manage warehouse team and oversee daily operations
- Management and development of warehouse team by selecting, orientating and training employees with the assistance from Human Resources
- Management of warehouse team by appraisals, coaching, counseling, mentoring, monitoring and disciplining with assistance from Human Resources
- Perform general inspection of all equipment utilized in the warehouse
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:- Experience with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel & Word
- Experience with Microsoft Teams
- Experience with Epicor
- Experience with WMS and Customer TMS transportation portals
- Ability to drive change and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ability to delegate responsibility and authority to maximize use of employees' skills
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external customers, managers and employees
- Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports
- Ability to organize resources and establish priorities
- Ability to operate powered industrial lift trucks
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Interact well with employees at all levels within the organization and be able to build and maintain positive working relationships
- Must be self-directed and possess a high level of personal organization and drive
- Possess customer-focused attitude
- Possess excellent problem-solving skills
- Possess excellent communication skills including verbal, written and interpersonal
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy while meeting deadlines
- Willingness and ability to be flexible and adapt to changing job requirements
- Working knowledge of all warehouse processes, policies and procedures with ability to perform
- Experience with ISO 9001
- LTL/TL and small parcel shipping
- Safety Program Management and leading/facilitating meetings
- Experience with VMI
- Management of remote staff (site coordinators)
- P&L responsibilities and management
- Manage direct local warehouse staff
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A WAREHOUSE BRANCH MANAGER- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience in warehouse operations or distribution management
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree
- Preferred: Lean or Six Sigma experience
- Must be willing to drive company truck when needed
WORK SCHEDULE & SALARYThis position requires working a 1st shift Monday - Friday, salary range is $82,000 to $92,000 per year.
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this role, please fill out our initial mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
