PM Warehouse Manager- Chattanooga, TN

Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a PM Warehouse Manager in our Chattanooga, TN facility. Our company offers competitive wages, potential growth opportunities, and excellent benefits that include, but aren't limited to healthcare, retirement benefits, paid time off, company paid life insurances, and supplemental Aflac and legal plans. We distribute Wine and Spirits and other beverages as well. Empire is a Family run organization with the backing and resources of Berkshire Hathaway. That partnership has allowed us to grow rapidly while constantly investing in our distribution facilities, fleet, technology and people, so we can offer our brands every advantage possible.

Summary - Directs and manages evening warehousing activities and operations for organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
• Manages the overall operations and processes to ensure vehicles are loaded and prepared for next day deliveries.
• Inspects physical condition of warehouse and equipment, ensuring all conditions and equipment are safe and orderly.
• Coordinates with Router Supervisor to ensure timeliness of requirements.
• Ensures that required daily reports are submitted; provides daily reports to supervisor.
• Prepares work order for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment.
• Continuously reviews work practices and procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness and safety of all operations.
• Monitors work practices to ensure maximum productivity and safety.
• Monitors subordinate supervisors.
• Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functions such as production, sales, records control, and purchasing.
• Coordinates and chairs monthly warehouse meetings to ensure employees are informed of changes and updated on performance expectations.
• Trains new employees and retrains as necessary.
• Participates in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages and supervises employees and supervisor in the Evening Warehousing Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Empire Distributors is a leading Distribution company in the Beverage Industry. We distribute Wine and Spirits and other beverages as well. Empire is a Family run organization with the backing and resources of Berkshire Hathaway. That partnership has allowed us to grow rapidly while constantly investing in our distribution facilities, fleet, technology and people, so we can offer our brands every advantage possible.

" Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. "