Warehouse Manager

Responsibilities

* Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company's policies and vision

* Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations.

* Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization.

* Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures.

* Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements.

* Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security.

* Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system.

* Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies.

* Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate employees.

* Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report etc)

* Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided.

Technical Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Warehouse Manager
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
• Leadership skills and ability manage staff.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• 5 years of experience in a Leadership role in warehouse required.
• Management skills are needed to be able to direct the daily operations of the facility.
• 3-5 years hands-on experience using SAP or similar systems.
• 4+ years of experience in a Lean manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION:

* High school diploma or equivalent

Work Environment:

* Office environment; will also walk through warehouses, which have temperature fluctuations and dust/dirt

Physical Demands:

* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

AAF International is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, uniform servicemember status, age, disability or any other legally recognized protected personal characteristics.