Warehouse Manager

at  Expeditors

Company Description
“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 18,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Globally unified system

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to lead the Expeditors facility in the pursuit of Warehouse Excellence by promoting a culture of safety and security in a facility that is modern, efficient and meets high quality standards through continuous improvement. Duties for this role include but are not limited to:

• Managing and coaching the Warehouse staff
• Conducting weekly team / huddle with Warehouse staff
• Conducting monthly 1-on-1’s with Warehouse Supervisor
• Review and conduct staff appraisals and one to one meeting timely in line with the 3+1 Initiative
• Set annual improvement objectives for Warehouse Operations
• Execution of District Tactical Business Plan
• Ensure a safe and secure work environment
• Maintain Expeditors warehouse & IOC procedures, safety and compliance standards
• Maintain a clean and professional facility
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in a safe operational condition including the required maintenance contract
• Prepare and manage budget for warehouse & IOC operations weekly/monthly/annually, includes staffing and overtime expenses, equipment procurement and maintenance, and facility repair
• Ensure facility is staffed to meet demand including a flexible work force
• Preform or oversee all aspects of warehouse & IOC staffing, includes permanent and contingent staff
• Responsible for warehouse excellence success and KPIs
• Responsible for coverage of operations with staff who have the appropriate certifications
• Onboard newly hired staff and maintain the new hire onboarding and training schedule
• Responsible for employee versatility (cross training)
• Manage all receiving, shipping, container positioning, and inventory activities following operational standards; (OPS) and KPI expectations, including the warehouse / IOC standard working instructions and 7S processes
• Responsible for improving safety, quality, delivery and cost through continuous improvement methods
• Maintain compliance to all facility certification requirements and government policies
• Responsible audits of warehouse & IOC activities to ensure security and safety of people, facility, and freight
• Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations
• Oversee and ensure compliance with Expeditors Operational Process Standards

For a full job description please reach out to Ashley.fynan@expeditors.com

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position advantageous but not necessary
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills in addition to a professional manner
• Proven problem solving, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• A proven history of providing exceptional customer service at all levels
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word etc.).

• Managing and coaching the Warehouse staff
• Conducting weekly team / huddle with Warehouse staff
• Conducting monthly 1-on-1’s with Warehouse Supervisor
• Review and conduct staff appraisals and one to one meeting timely in line with the 3+1 Initiative
• Set annual improvement objectives for Warehouse Operations
• Execution of District Tactical Business Plan
• Ensure a safe and secure work environment
• Maintain Expeditors warehouse & IOC procedures, safety and compliance standards
• Maintain a clean and professional facility
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in a safe operational condition including the required maintenance contract
• Prepare and manage budget for warehouse & IOC operations weekly/monthly/annually, includes staffing and overtime expenses, equipment procurement and maintenance, and facility repair
• Ensure facility is staffed to meet demand including a flexible work force
• Preform or oversee all aspects of warehouse & IOC staffing, includes permanent and contingent staff
• Responsible for warehouse excellence success and KPIs
• Responsible for coverage of operations with staff who have the appropriate certifications
• Onboard newly hired staff and maintain the new hire onboarding and training schedule
• Responsible for employee versatility (cross training)
• Manage all receiving, shipping, container positioning, and inventory activities following operational standards; (OPS) and KPI expectations, including the warehouse / IOC standard working instructions and 7S processes
• Responsible for improving safety, quality, delivery and cost through continuous improvement methods
• Maintain compliance to all facility certification requirements and government policies
• Responsible audits of warehouse & IOC activities to ensure security and safety of people, facility, and freight
• Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations
• Oversee and ensure compliance with Expeditors Operational Process Standard