Warehouse Manager
27 days ago
Little Rock
The Warehouse Manager will provide leadership to the branch and manage a variety of general warehouse activities in an accurate, efficient and cost-effective manner. Responsibilities: • Responsible for managing the overall operations of the facility including supervising team members, monitoring expenses and overseeing P&L functions., • Create and ensure a safe workplace and promote a culture of safety for the facility, • Partner with internal leadership team (Sales, Purchasing, Customer Service, Logistics) to maximize profitability, efficiency and to ensure customer satisfaction., • Lead recruitment and onboarding to hire top talent to improve the organization., • Develop associates to become leaders of tomorrow by coaching, counseling and motivating associates to attain optimum performance, productivity levels, and associate morale., • Provide effective communication and promotes teamwork among the team to aid in the accomplishment of the department objectives., • Ensure that all Company and Human Resources policies and practices are communicated to the team members and practiced consistently., • Accountable for compliance to all federal, state, local regulatory guidelines to include OSHA Standards and DOT regulations. Requirements: • High School diploma or equivalent required, • Bachelor's degree preferred, • 5 years' related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience, • 5 years' experience in Warehouse Department management preferably managing a unionized work force, • Knowledge of local, state and federal OSHA safety and FMCR regulations, • Experience in forklift certification and inspection, hazmat certification, operating various warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, stock pickers, etc.), • Must be able to lift, as needed, heavy objects (occasionally between 60-75 lbs.) with or without reasonable accommodation, • Must be able to work regularly at a height of up to 26 feet above the ground (with provided safety equipment/processes/training), • Must have strong leadership and organizations skills, • Ability to work a flexible work schedule with a "hands-on" management style, • Must be detail orientated and a team player; Excellent oral and written skills; excellent organizational skills and driven to excel, • Spanish Bi-lingual skills a plus, • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days - Minimum 30 hours per week, • Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time, • 401K with generous company match Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match. Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law. Behaviors Preferred • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group, • Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking, • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them, • Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work, • Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility