Warehouse Manager

at  YUMI ICE CREAM COMPANY INC

The Warehouse Manager reports directly to the Branch Operations Manager and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the warehouse maintaining high levels of accuracy in the daily operations. The Warehouse Manager leads and develops the warehouse employees to meet the safety, quality and productivity goals of the warehouse.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma / GED Equivalent.
• A four-year degree from an accredited college, preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a frozen and refrigerated warehouse or distribution center.
• Knowledge of shelf dates / rotations on items.
• Strong work ethic and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Strong focus on quality and ability to master productivity.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to effectively interact with hourly team members, management, and executive team.
• Demonstrates Can Do approach in responding to customer’s request as well as other team members across organization. Acts with a sense of urgency and can meet deadlines.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and / or weekends to meet business demands.
• Must be computer proficient.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to safety regulations.
• Smoke Free Environment.
• Visible Tattoos or Body Piercing not allowed
• Successful completion of post offer background check, MVR, drug screen, physical and physical abilities test.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures World Class service in daily interaction with all levels of personnel within the company, customers and suppliers.
• Ensures all work is performed to company approved procedures, standards and specifications.
• Work closely with team to ensure that quality and productivity requirements are maintained and communicated to each team member.
• Ensures the team is adequately staffed, managed and trained.
• Promote safety and maintain the awareness of a safe work environment.
• Handle all relevant employee timekeeping record requirements, vacation scheduling, performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggest alternatives.
• Perform all necessary management functions to effectively and efficiently manage the personnel assigned. Responsible for the interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, performance management and firing of warehouse personnel.
• Communicate areas of accountability and performance expected of personnel assigned.
• Create and maintain a positive working environment to promote employee morale and productivity.
• Maintain inventory control.
• Ensures pulling orders with 100% accuracy and package safely to load on trucks.
• Ensures the loading and unloading of trucks daily.
• Receiving and checking accuracy of inventory received from vendors.
• Ensure housekeeping and cleanliness of all work areas. Ensure dock areas, outside dock areas, break areas, bathrooms are organized, clean, free of debris, and in good working condition.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established company policies to achieve the overall objectives of this position.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice