We are hiring a Facility Manager to lead warehousing and distribution operations in a hands-on, working manager capacity. This full-time salaried position will report to the Director of Operations and will be responsible for achieving safety, quality, productivity, and profitability objectives while ensuring customers receive reliable and cost-effective service. In addition to providing leadership, coaching, and operational oversight, this role will spend approximately 40% of the time actively working on the warehouse floor to support daily operations, team performance, and continuous improvement efforts.
DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Oversee team performance and retention, through coaching and ensuring appropriate employee training.
- Hire, onboard, and train new team members, as needed, to ensure staffing levels meet customer demands.
- Successfully execute plans to meet objectives in Safety, Service, Profitability, and Development.
- Partner with internal resources and customers for successful customer account management.
- Manage safety-related actions and documents, inspections, codes, design layouts, and security procedures.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by creating and following standard operating procedures.
- Cultivate and build the LEAN culture through continuous process improvements.
- Analyze building financial and productivity/efficiency reports to control and manage direct expenses.
- Review other WSI facility methods and keep up to date on safety and operational changes.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to respond to requests promptly and resolve issues quickly.
- Ability to lead a diverse workforce; effectively develop employees, and communicate objectives.
- Available during non-standard hours, access to a cell phone, and able to respond to after-hour emergencies.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, and technology equipment including WMS and (RF) Scanners.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge to implement warehouse safety and training programs.
REQUIRED/PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum three years of previous leadership experience.
- Minimum three years of experience working in a warehouse environment.
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to use hands and fingers for computer keyboarding, and answer phone calls.
- Ability to communicate via the telephone using speaking and hearing skills.
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the company.
BENEFITS AND TOTAL REWARDS
- Competitive wages, and opportunities for advancement.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Flexible Spending Plans available.
- Company-paid Short/Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance plans.
- Company-paid Time-Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, and Sick Leave (where required).
- Retirement 401(k) Plan with Discretionary Employer Match and Profit Sharing.