General Manager Warehouse

 ARE YOU READY TO LEAD - GENERAL MANAGER: WAREHOUSEAre you obsessed with customer focus and meeting the end user’s needs? Do you feel stifled by bureaucracy? Have an entrepreneurial drive? Do you refuse to let obstacles get in the way of achieving results? At Autocar, we fight for the driver’s needs. We are disrupting the industry by putting the driver’s needs first. Every truck we make is custom-engineered, and custom-made, specifically for that customer - no mass production here.  Because we engineer trucks differently, we deliver trucks faster than the competition, and they WORK. The truck has more up-time, is more comfortable for the driver, and is safer - 40% fewer crashes with injury than the industry average. For the life of the truck, we have around the clock support. It takes a special kind of person to be a part of this business in transformation. We are privately owned and expect our team members to act with an owner mindset: Relentless about creating value for the end user. Dogged about finding efficiencies and eliminating waste. Standing arm and arm with the rest of the team until the job is done - and ready to do it again the next day, with a smile. It is not easy to do things differently in this industry. But we do it - because we are passionate about improving the lives of the drivers that use our trucks. Your Mission:Manage and optimize daily warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory management, material replenishment for production, and outbound shipping for service orders.Leverage proven expertise in implementing and maintaining efficient internal logistics processes to ensure inventory accuracy, timely material availability, and overall operational productivity. Key Outcomes:Safe and Efficient Warehouse Operations

• Implement and maintain safety protocols to ensure zero workplace accidents.
• Enforce proper storage, handling, and equipment usage (forklifts, tuggers, docks, and racks).
• Organize and optimize warehouse operations, including inventory management, goods cataloging, route planning, and shipment processing.
• Maintain full compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ISO standards to uphold quality and safety.

Inventory Accuracy and Material Flow Optimization

• Maintain a minimum of 95% inventory integrity through continuous improvement.
• Ensure 100% on-time outbound delivery.
• Reduce inaccuracy and discrepancies through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Operational Excellence and Productivity Improvements

• Establish, document, train, and audit standard work procedures for warehouse processes.
• Optimize management of warehouse staffing to ensure component kit and bulk deliveries meet daily goals. Including inbound component receipts and storage, and outbound shipping.
• Implement Lean Production System principles, including pull production and replenishment.
• Build and lead a high-performing team that aligns with and delivers Autocar’s goals and objectives using the company’s toolset.
• Ensure operational excellence by achieving cost efficiency, productivity, accuracy, and timely delivery targets.

Strategic Planning and Vendor Coordination

• Develop and execute a strategic logistics and warehouse storage plan (PFEP & 5S) to improve warehouse efficiency and transportation.
• Work closely with suppliers, vendors, and 3PL providers to ensure seamless material flow.
• Oversee, streamline, and optimize the entire order cycle to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitor and manage quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery schedules, transportation costs, and overall logistical efficiency.

Data-Driven Performance Management

• Track key warehouse metrics and analyze data to drive performance through operational improvements.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies based on performance trends and efficiency gaps.

Core Competencies:Leadership & Team Development 

• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing warehouse team.
• Experience in managing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume logistics environment.

Logistics & Supply Chain Expertise 

• Extensive background in internal logistics operations and supply chain management.
• Experience with 3PL logistics and start-up warehouse operations. 

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement 

• Strong knowledge of Lean Production Systems, pull production, and replenishment.
• Ability to implement process improvements to eliminate waste and inefficiencies. 

Operational Execution & Problem-Solving 

• Skilled in managing warehouse inventory, shipping, r