Warehouse Manager

Description

About CTS:

Crown Technical Systems, a Flex Company, is a leader in power distribution and protection systems concentrating on sophisticated, state-of-the-art relay and control panels, medium voltage switchgear, and enclosures (power/control buildings/ E-Houses). We specialize in customized, turn-key solutions to the challenge of safe, secure, and reliable power distribution. CTS is headquartered in Fontana, California, with additional production and engineering facilities in Garland, Texas, and Ontario, Canada.

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for managing all activities related to warehousing operations including shipping, receiving, and inventory management. This role plans, implements, and monitors the day-to-day warehouse operations to ensure efficient and effective receipt, storage, and inventory of materials for manufacturing projects. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Develops a department strategic vision and Annual Goals to get to that level 
• Develops a department capacity and staffing plan to support operational and strategic goals
• Hires and trains staff in assigned department.
• Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Engages in all leadership trainings, meetings, and initiatives.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Oversees the day-to-day activities of the warehouse including inventory control, shipping, receiving, and materials storage.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of warehouse management initiatives.
• Manage all materials inside Inventory controlled areas, tool crib and floor consumable stock bins
• Monitors warehouse performance to evaluate operations related to inventory integrity, shipping and receiving, cycle counts, and material storage.
• Develop and implement warehouse strategies to ensure efficient and effective management of incoming and outgoing materials, inventory control processes, and inventory accuracy.
• Develop warehouse operations improvements by analyzing process workflow, staff allocation, space, and equipment.
• Develop plan to organize the warehouse bins and locations and pick process to optimize efficiency and space utilization
• Reviews inventory of product in warehouse against anticipated delivery and shipping schedules to minimize material handling and maximize space and efficiency. 
• Make suggestions for improvement to inventory and receiving processes; update work instructions as needed.
• Performs write-offs on damaged or obsolete inventory to reflect accurate value of inventory.
• Establishes procedures for conducting and valuing year-end physical inventory.
• Presents monthly and quarterly results for strategic and operational goals
• Approve cycle counts and receiving reversal.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them.
• Strong understanding of inventory and warehouse management procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, detail-oriented skills.
• Solid organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reports.
• Familiar with cycle counting, picking and posting, and working with an MRP/ERP system.
• Ability to operate powered equipment including forklifts and scissor lifts.

Experience/Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 6 years of experience in inventory, shipping and receiving, logistics, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse distribution warehouse and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and reaching.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 35 pounds at a time.
• Must wear PPE, such as gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, and ear protection, while working on the production floor.