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

For a full job description please reach out to [email protected] 

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
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