Warehouse Manager

Job Title:                          Warehouse Manager

Location:                         Bartlett, Tennessee

Reports to:                     Warehouse/Purchasing Manager

FLSA Status:                   Hourly/Non-Exempt

Prepared By:                  Human Resources

 

COMPANY OVERVIEW 

Established in 1985, Lowrie Electric provides comprehensive electrical contracting and maintenance services for a full range of industries. As an experienced single-source provider, we have the capabilities to furnish, install, and maintain virtually any electrical system or combination of systems. Our sound management and extensive pre-construction services enable us to coordinate the diverse resources required for mission critical and other construction projects. Our Design-Build/Design-Assist services, detailed budgeting, and value engineering help us meet fast-track schedules and produce significant cost savings.

POSITION SUMMARY

Lowrie Electric is seeking a full-time Warehouse Manager to join our team in Bartlett, TN. The successful candidate will manage warehouse operations, which includes supervising warehouse personnel and delivery drivers, scheduling delivery routes, shipping, receiving, organizing warehouse, fulfilling orders, and using/maintaining the warehouse management system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.

• Maintains receiving, shipping, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Safely operates delivery vehicle to deliver equipment, tools, materials, parts and supplies to construction job sites.
• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols. 
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts, reconciling with data storage system.
• Provides status reports pertaining to orders, shipments, and inventory levels.
• Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and following up on work results.
• Ensure maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment when necessary.
• Ensure strategic sourcing, forecasting, and proper lead time for material and equipment.
• Maintains warehouse staff by selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Audit health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the Safety Program, OSHA, and provide for safe working environments for employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years management experience of warehouse operations.
• Prior experience with shipping, receiving and inventory control.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of supply chain in an engineering and/or construction project environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge with electrical components, materials and construction supplies.
• Knowledge of the construction industry, OSHA, and relevant safety practices.
• Operating experience in procurement, safety, fleet, and pre-task planning.
• Familiarization with bar-coding and process controls.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Experience with billing, tooling software, and purchase order software.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, and professionalism.
• Must have the ability to make sound decisions and produce accurate and timely results keeping scheduling and budgetary constraints in mind.
• Must prioritize and organize work in a fast-paced multi-task environment.
• Must monitor and analyze data and solve problems on a tactical and strategic level.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Must demonstrate commitment to company values.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with