PLS Warehouse Manager

Founded in Denver in 1987, QED aims to provide high-quality electrical products and services to the industry. QED employs over 500 associates across 18 branches within Arizona and Colorado to serve commercial and residential contractors, industrial facilities, and OEM businesses.

At QED, we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we excel at the diversity of our Associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? OUR PEOPLE. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential.

 

PLS Warehouse Manager

This role will oversee all aspects of shipping and pick and pack operations to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate fulfillment of orders. Role is responsible for tracking orders, managing shipping documents, directing package flow, and ensuring timely delivery of complete orders. Supervise and coordinate activity of workers engaged in verifying and keeping record of incoming shipments and preparing items for shipment. Determine shipping priorities, work assignments, shipping methods, space requirements, and position of shipment in trucks required to meet shipping schedules. This role is an exempt position that will report directly to the CDC Manager.        

 

What you"ll do:

• Manage and oversee all warehouse operations, including the receipt, storage, and distribution of prepaid electrical materials.
• Lead, train, and manage a small team, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities to optimize performance.
• Maintain and monitor warehouse inventory levels, ensuring efficient use of space and resources.
• Implement and maintain safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all team members.
• Coordinate logistics and deliveries to meet customer needs with just-in-time precision and ensure accurate orders.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as procurement, sales, and customer service to align inventory management with customer demands.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve operational efficiencies and streamline processes.
• Track and analyze key performance metrics and report out on progress.
• Assign daily tasks and set performance goals to meet productivity and accuracy standards.
• Determine team priorities, work assignments, and methods required to meet schedule.
• Operate and demonstrate use of specialized warehouse equipment as necessary; assure proper and routine maintenance and servicing of warehouse vehicles and equipment.
• Work with other departments to improve equipment functionality, throughput, and uptime of equipment.
• Performing all tasks while following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), manufactures literature, and safety policies. Amend existing SOP’s aligning with best practices.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned.

 

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with emphasis on business management, supply chain, logistics and/or equivalent knowledge through job related experience and training
• Five years Warehouse leadership experience and training 
• Extensive experience in supply chain ideally within an electrical distribution business
• Data analysis, understanding of logistics system processes to drive accuracy and efficiency
• Familiar with a variety of electrical industry concepts, practices and procedures
• Ability to develop close working relationships with both customers and colleagues
• Relies on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals
• Possess in depth knowledge of QED computer systems, Eclipse, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Collaborate, mentor, motivate and lead logistics associates in a matrix organization
• Team player who acts in alignment with QED’s strong core values and beliefs
• Forklift certification and other similar equipment experience.
• Knowledge of shipping/receiving practices, policies and techniques. 
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.  

 

Starting Salary:  $65,000-$75,000

 

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