Supervise, lead and coach warehouse associates, while spending time on the operations floor.
Meet daily operational activities (receive, storage, pick, pack, and ship) and proactively identify and resolve issues.
Multiple technical systems including Labor Management and Warehouse Management tools are utilized to support daily operational activities.
Meet quality objectives by ensuring compliance to quality systems and partner with Quality function as necessary.
Meet facility and department cost, budget objectives and business group goals.
Promote, monitor and ensure a safe work environment and adhere to all safety policies.
Participation, and in some cases lead, strategic and business improvement activities.
Facilitate and manage cross department communications and initiatives.
Work with global supply chain managers and planning groups to resolve issues and work to improve business processes.
Oversee the management of the department mechanical equipment fleet and other equipment.
Ensure integrity of data systems (i.e. Kronos, SAP, Manhattan, etc.).
Primary driver for project related work and implementation phases.
Perform administrative duties, such as employee meetings, Kronos/attendance, performance appraisals (input w/ mgr.), disciplinary actions, job descriptions, interviewing, rewards & recognition, training/development, and labor management assessments and facilitation.
Ensure compliance to functional operating instructions.
Provide short-range planning concerning staffing requirements, OT requirements, schedules, budget, and space requirements.
Provide long-range planning concerning staffing, budget, equipment requirements, methods improvements, capital equipment, and technology improvements (bar coding, scanning/automaton, retrieval systems, etc.).