Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager

AJM Packaging Corporation

Joplin, MO

Position Overview –

AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America’s leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls and bags, is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to its Joplin Warehouse team. The Warehouse Manager will direct and manage the overall inventory, warehousing, WMS, shipping and receiving functions to ensure efficiency, accuracy, safety, and alignment with company objectives, while continuously identifying and implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities & Duties –

• Plan, coordinate and manage entire warehouse/shipping & receiving functions in such a manner as to ensure that all company objectives and production goals are continually met.
• Develop practices, procedures, goals and objectives for department and the strategies and methodologies to implement and/or achieve them.
• Oversee all incoming and outgoing activity and ensure accuracy, completeness and condition of shipments.
• Review overall operation and processes and identify areas for improvement for all functions.  Be able to offer recommendations to plant and upper management for improvement and be able to successfully implement changes.
• Monitor and review all reporting and resolve any discrepancies in inventory reporting or similar issues.
• Ensure an effective maintenance program for machinery and the facility related to the department is established, sustained and modified as needed.
• As necessary, review and/or complete shipping notices, bills of lading, orders and other related documentation.
• Supervise staff to include but not limited to designating work assignments, providing instruction, reviewing completed work and providing input for performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.  Set work schedules to meet the demands of the warehouse, production and shipping on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Provide continuing oversight and training of staff in order to increase their levels of knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Ensure that staff strictly adheres to all safety rules, guidelines and procedures.  Modify and improve safety practices as needed.
• Oversee daily operations, while controlling and managing inventory and logistics.
• Review and prepare workflow, manning and space requirements, equipment layout, and action plans while ensuring productivity, quality and customer service standards are met.
• Meet regularly with warehouse and shipping leads to review, analyze, and develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention.
• Complete all other duties the Supervisor deems necessary.

Minimum Requirements –

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced training is preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of experience leading a high-volume manufacturing warehouse or distribution center
• Warehouse Management System software experience including data entry and reporting related to scheduling, inventory and inbound and outbound shipments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment

Benefits -

At AJM, our comprehensive “Cafeteria Benefits Plan” and “Flexible Spending Arrangement” (FSA), truly sets us apart from the competition. Under the cafeteria plan you’ll receive a comprehensive package of company paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage.

Summary of Benefits –

• Medical Insurance (BCBS)
• Dental Insurance
• Optical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Cafeteria Benefits Plan
• Flexible Spending Agreement
• Health Savings Account
• Child & Dependent Care Savings Account
• 401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance/Wellness Program
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holiday
• Paid Sick & Personal Time
• Professional Development Program (AJM University)

About Us -

AJM was originally founded as a distributor of commercial paper, plastic and foil packaging products and related cleaning, janitorial and order processing supplies and equipment by three (3) Detroit area brothers operating out of a small warehouse in Detroit’s Eastern Market. In 1957 they built and moved into slightly larger quarters on Detroit’s southwest side, where, for the very first time, they began manufacturing their own products. Over the ensuing decades, AJM gradually evolved from its broadline distributor beginnings into a major paper products manufacturer, today employing nearly 3,000 people and operating eight (8) manufacturing and five (5) warehouse/distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States.

Some things have undoubtedly changed since AJM was founded, but the company’s commitment to its customers and employees, alike, has not wavered and is deeply embedded in its DNA. So, too, is the founding brothers’ entrepreneurial spirit, “can do” attitude and singular focus on the value proposition that has fueled the company’s success from the very beginning. We’re still family owned and operated, still manufacturing our products in the good old USA and still providing our customers with the same reliable service and quality products they’ve come to expect from AJM for more than 75 years now.

Career Development -

At AJM, we realize we will only go as far as our employees can take us and, for that reason, we invest millions of dollars every year on both classroom and on-the-job training to develop our employees’ skills and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement. There are no barriers to impede your

progress here and no ceilings to halt your advance. You’ll control your own destiny, and we will help you reach your full potential with both in-house development programs and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level college studies. Join our team and see where your AJM journey takes you!

For More Information -

Visit our website at www.ajmpack.com

AJM Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or other legally protected status