Warehouse Manager

Remote

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Warehouse Managers lead their team by setting productivity goals, placing inventory orders, setting up logical organization systems and creating communication systems within the warehouse. They direct shipments and resolve logistical challenges by communicating with clients, transportation providers, manufacturers and suppliers. Warehouse Managers determine standards for quality control and inspect inventory and packaging before sending orders to the next location. They strategize about inventory volumes and warehouse capacity to maximize productivity, rearranging containers for improved efficiency while allowing Warehouse Workers to easily navigate between aisles. Warehouse Managers track the supply chain to dispatch employees according to the company timeline.

What does a Warehouse Manager do?

A Warehouse Manager, or a Warehouse Supervisor, oversees operations at a warehouse or storage facility to ensure that all incoming and outgoing inventory is processed according to schedule. Their duties include preparing schedules for Warehouse Associates, training new employees on how to use machinery and monitoring compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

A Warehouse Manager should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Warehouse Manager should be able to execute:

Audit and report inventory while making recommendations on which items to order and restock
Manage warehouse associates, monitoring work and ensuring the safe use of warehouse equipment
Establish warehouse practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse
Set warehouse and team goals in collaboration with executive management and other team leads
Monitor workplace performance and lead training initiatives to improve employees
Keep up-to-date on the latest federal and state safety regulations

Required Skills

A competitive Warehouse Manager will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Excellent leadership skills, including the abilities to set goals, motivate and manage conflict
Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening
Great interpersonal skills
Good project management skills, including strong decision-making, problem-solving and strategic planning abilities
In-depth understanding of industry and company best practices for the warehouse
Familarity with bookkeeping, inventory control practices and logistics

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