RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: 

• Maintain safe working conditions, procedures and practices in the Warehouse.
• Maintain a good labor relations climate with the department by adequately answering employee complaints, suggestions, and questions.
• Promote a teamwork culture through positive encouragement

• Working with the 3PL, plan and execute logistics need with trucking firms to ensure timely pick-up and delivery of shipments, while minimizing overall freight costs.

• Provide leadership, training, coaching and formal / informal feedback to Materials Manager
• Inspect every aspect of the loading operations to make sure they follow warehouse and shipping specifications and to ensure proper use of warehouse space.
• Read all shipping notices, orders, invoices, and other documents to manage priorities and ensure that the correct shipping methods are used, ensuring shipping records are accurately stored.
• Conduct regular inventory reconciliation to ensure that FIFO of inventory is being used. Report to management on damaged goods and any discrepancies with inventory.
• Responsible for all areas that contain Finished Goods and Raw Materials, ensuring easy access and safe maintenance; keeping areas clean and report any damage to management.
• Act as a liaison between workers and management and report on shipping activities and issues.
• Will work with Materials Manager to ensure proper employee vacation coverage
• Ensure outside grounds comply with all GMP/SQF standards
• Maintain trailer inspection Program
• Certifies and Trains Forklift Drivers
• With Materials Managers, investigate any safety issues

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Minimum 2 years working experience in warehouse; lead person experience a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of transportation/shipping/receiving/warehousing functions.

• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Power Point; ERP experience preferred

• Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; actively listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information.
• Leadership- Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; inspires respect and trust; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others; displays passion and optimism.
• Ethics- Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.          .
• Judgment- Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision­-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push and/or pull up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to continuously stand and/or walk for extended periods of time on concrete surface.
• Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend, crouch, reach, climb and/or stoop throughout the shift as needed to successfully perform job duties.