Warehouse Manager - Norcross

Halco Lighting Technologies, one of the fastest growing lighting suppliers, is seeking a Warehouse manager for its Norcross facility. This position is responsible for the daily operations which include receipt and putaway of finished goods, truck loading/unloading processes, and inventory control. The Warehouse Manager will work closely with other regional warehouses to manage inventories and meet customer fulfillment requirements

Duties

• Directs the day-to-day shipping, receiving and production activities of the warehouse
• Accountable for directed putaway and inventory accuracy through planned processes and controls to eliminate out of stocks, receiving errors, selection errors, and warehouse mis-slotting of products.
• Responsible for warehouse employee training, communication and fostering an environment of teamwork and individual accountability
• Lead, direct, train and coach employees to achieve work objectives and improve productivity and accuracy while on the floor
• Inspect warehouse facility to assure adherence to safety, security and operating policies and ensure that 6S is deployed and sustained delivering expected results
• Accountable for providing ASN (advance shipping notices) to customer direct ship, cross dock and distribution center locations in order to provide advance notice of each truckload delivery
• Manage an assembly team to endure production goals are met
• Manage warehouse budget and achieving goals in all key performance indicators including safety, cost, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Support and oversee efforts to maintain the security and integrity of the facility and inventory.
• Conduct operations in a manner, which promotes safety and are in accordance with OSHA. Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment. Maintain compliance with all safety rules.
• Apply sound communication and motivational techniques in supervising, counseling, and disciplining subordinates.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• At least eight years hands on warehousing and project management experience
• Certified to operate powered materials handling equipment.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to work standing for extended time periods.
• Advanced written and communication skills
• Advanced ERP utilization skills and MS Excel a must
• Experience with Lean concepts and deployment preferred
• Local candidates only