The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the administration of the warehouse daily outbound shipments to customers and other distribution areas within the organization. Must ensure a safe and secure working environment and operate in a profitable manner. 

• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and selecting prospective warehouse associates

• Prepare and issue annual performance reviews for warehouse associates

• Direct and supervise the work and productivity of warehouse associates and supervisors

• Ensure all warehouse associates are appropriately trained in job duties and safety & legal responsibilities

• Responsible for continuous coaching and counseling of employees

• Anticipate, analyze and troubleshoot problems with inventory and devises cost-effective and legal solutions; and acts to implement same

• Schedule warehouse associates based on business needs

• Foster an atmosphere of communication and encourage and motivate associates to achieve departmental goals and objectives

• Assist in investigation of all accidents; Maintain incident records and take appropriate preventative action

• Responsible for regular safety and operational inspections and proper reporting of safety hazards and concerns

• Accountable for the proper maintenance and physical condition of the warehouse and equipment • Analyzes expenses and costs of current operations and makes recommendations for improvement

• Prepares various reports and forms such as accident reports, inventory reports, inspection reports, attendance reports, repair orders, safety recommendations, and equipment maintenance or replacement requests

REQUIRED

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a warehouse environment

• Familiar with inventory control, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements

• Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods, and procedures

• Must be able to operate, or learn to operate, all equipment and tools used in the warehouse

• Excellent Customer Service skills

• Outstanding Verbal & Written Communication Skills

• Ability to multi-task with minimal errors

• Must be a team player and work well under minimal supervision 

• Knowledge of safe work practices

• Ability to work in hot and cold conditions in all types of weather 

• Must be able to lift up to 140 lbs 

PREFERRED

• High School Diploma or GED

• Previous management experience

• Previous food service, beverage, or distribution experience

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint