Sr. Warehouse Operations Manager

Sr. Warehouse Operations Manager

Location: 63331 Old Military Road Pearl River, LA 

SUMMARY: 

Responsible for administration of company policies to warehouse personnel, monitoring and improving productivity, quality, maintaining cost control methods within position area of supervision and development of personnel reporting to this position. Helps to lead and control activities of company warehouse personnel and related functions through moderate direction of shift manager. Ensures shipping, receiving, storage, and distribution activities are performed in an efficient manner. Takes precautions to protect warehouse contents against loss and damage. Retains and reviews specific warehouse documents and reports to ensure established methods and procedures are followed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The individual must have the ability to perform the responsibilities listed below. The list is not all inclusive of duties that may be requested by the department head or a member of upper management but are intended for an understanding of the purpose of the position. It is the responsibility of everyone at AWG to provide ultimate customer service to our members to support their efforts in increasing same store sales and profits.

• Supervise warehouse employees in basic functions of housing products in the warehouse, selecting orders, and preparing for delivery to members in the most efficient manner.
• Ensure productive, timely and quality shipments and/or receiving of all products for member stores.
• Increase production and effectively utilize the work force to maximize efficiency and reduce warehouse operating expenses.
• Direct the placement of the work force responding to the changing needs during the shift.
• Hire, train, develop, recognize, and evaluate the performance of all employees on the shift.
• Provide an atmosphere of open and honest communications and a positive working environment.
• Enforce and educate concerning company safety, sanitation, security and standards of operation.
• Reduce safety risks and minimize exposure by working with team to insure all safety policies and practices are followed. Conduct audits, train employees, make inspections and observations, praise and acknowledge good safe practices, manage work related injuries to minimize loss and conduct complete accident investigations on all incidents.
• Administer disciplinary action per divisional policies and procedures.
• Oversee the resolution of employee complaints or grievances to facilitate a proper resolution.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings with team to communicate daily goals, member needs, safety issues and problem areas that need to be addressed.
• Communicate to the Warehouse Manager any problem areas, improvements, etc., regarding the warehouse center's operation.
• Ensure that state, federal and AWG safety, sanitation, and governmental policies, laws and regulations are maintained and adhered to.
• Work as a member of the AWG team so the total job responsibilities are met. Actions must always stress a sense of cooperation, integrity, tact and consideration with our members, associates and division management.

This position requires strong communication and computer skills with the ability to use and learn new technology. Management will be kept informed on planning, analysis, work performed and results. All records required by management must be complete, accurate and submitted on time.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. A reasonable accommodation may be considered according to the ADA if it would not impose an undue hardship on the operations of the business without significant difficulty or expense. Reasonable accommodation would permit a qualified employee the ability to perform all essential functions of the job within the safety and contractual guidelines of the position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: One to two years supervisory experience and/or experience working in a grocery warehouse environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Abil