Warehouse Manager
- Full-time
Company Description
“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.
- 18,000 trained professionals
- 250+ locations worldwide
- Globally unified system
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to lead the Expeditors facility in the pursuit of Warehouse Excellence by promoting a culture of safety and security in a facility that is modern, efficient and meets high quality standards through continuous improvement. Duties for this role include but are not limited to:
- Managing and coaching the Warehouse staff
- Conducting weekly team / huddle with Warehouse staff
- Conducting monthly 1-on-1’s with Warehouse Supervisor
- Review and conduct staff appraisals and one to one meeting timely in line with the 3+1 Initiative
- Set annual improvement objectives for Warehouse Operations
- Execution of District Tactical Business Plan
- Ensure a safe and secure work environment
- Maintain Expeditors warehouse & IOC procedures, safety and compliance standards
- Maintain a clean and professional facility
- Ensure all equipment is maintained in a safe operational condition including the required maintenance contract
- Prepare and manage budget for warehouse & IOC operations weekly/monthly/annually, includes staffing and overtime expenses, equipment procurement and maintenance, and facility repair
- Ensure facility is staffed to meet demand including a flexible work force
- Preform or oversee all aspects of warehouse & IOC staffing, includes permanent and contingent staff
- Responsible for warehouse excellence success and KPIs
- Responsible for coverage of operations with staff who have the appropriate certifications
- Onboard newly hired staff and maintain the new hire onboarding and training schedule
- Responsible for employee versatility (cross training)
- Manage all receiving, shipping, container positioning, and inventory activities following operational standards; (OPS) and KPI expectations, including the warehouse / IOC standard working instructions and 7S processes
- Responsible for improving safety, quality, delivery and cost through continuous improvement methods
- Maintain compliance to all facility certification requirements and government policies
- Responsible audits of warehouse & IOC activities to ensure security and safety of people, facility, and freight
- Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations
- Oversee and ensure compliance with Expeditors Operational Process Standards
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Qualifications
- Previous experience in a similar position advantageous but not necessary
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills, time management skills in addition to a professional manner
- Proven problem solving, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- A proven history of providing exceptional customer service at all levels
- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
- Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word etc.).
Additional Information
- 23 Days holiday
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental and Optical cover
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- EAP