Warehouse Manager
Lynchburg, VA
Who We Are and Why We Are Successful:
Electrical Equipment Company (EECO) is a full line electrical distributor that specializes in industrial automation and power solutions that provide solutions to reduce costs, increase reliability, and improve performance. Driven by ideas to make an impact for our customers, EECO invests in the capabilities required to increase understanding, drive recommendations, and take action.
EECO offers competitive compensation, career growth and development, and a strong benefits package. We are a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Purpose:
As the Warehouse Manager, you will report to the Regional Warehouse Manager, lead a team of 11 employees, and play a pivotal role in leading and managing our warehouse operations to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, development, and strategic direction of your team. Your responsibilities will encompass various aspects of team management, performance evaluation, goal setting, financial planning, quality control measures, and operational excellence. You will have the autonomy to operate independently while aligning your actions with corporate objectives. This is a salaried position.
Primary Responsibilities:
Team and Performance Management:
- Implement strategies for assessing and improving team performance, including mentoring, coaching, and development initiatives.
- Foster a culture of growth, trust, and mutual respect while holding high standards.
- Recruit, hire, and onboard team members based on established criteria.
- Hold team members accountable by recognizing strong performance and addressing performance gaps.
Warehouse and Delivery Operations:
- Oversee receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and returns so orders are accurate and on time.
- Manage delivery routes, drivers, and the fleet, including route planning, vehicle maintenance, and DOT compliance where applicable.
- Own next-business-day delivery and order accuracy performance and resolve customer service issues promptly.
- Partner with sales, purchasing, and other branches to align warehouse capacity with customer needs.
- Maintain the facility, material handling equipment, and building security, and uphold housekeeping standards.
Metric Analysis:
- Review and analyze key performance metrics to develop action plans to ensure operational excellence and to develop trends for the warehouse operations to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Utilize data-driven insights to drive operational excellence and achieve performance targets.
Operational Leadership:
- Implement daily, weekly, and monthly plans to ensure efficient operations.
- Set quarterly goals for you and your team that align with the corporate objectives and drive overall operations performance.
- Conduct regular evaluations of work quality and perform root cause analysis to identify underlying issues.
- Develop corrective action plans to address deficiencies and prevent recurrences.
- Use lessons learned to continuously improve the warehouse operations while improving cost and operational efficiency.
- Monitor the warehouse’s inventory accuracy through the cycle counting program to meet or exceed the company’s target for accuracy and audit requirements.
Financial Planning:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of financial aspects related to warehouse operations, including budgeting for warehouse, personnel, variable expenses, and equipment needs.
What We Are Looking For:
EECO is seeking a proactive leader with a strong background in performance management, mentoring, and strategic planning.
Qualifications:
· A minimum of 3 years of proven experience in warehouse management or similar operational role is preferred.
· Strong leadership communication skills, with the ability to mentor, coach and develop team members.
· Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
· Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously.
· Proficiency in warehouse management systems, ERP, and MS Office Suite.
· Proven budgeting and financial experience.
· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced distribution environment.
· Inventory Control experience preferred.
· Possess Quality Control experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action development experience.
· Demonstrated ability in developing a culture of accountability.
· Strong/demonstrated experience with conflict resolution.
· Strong planning skills with labor and order flow to meet customer needs.
· Travel requirement of approximately 10% to assist with new projects and train staff at other locations within the company.
EECO Culture: We Value People with Values
You must have the ability to work by and speak to EECO’s cultural beliefs:
· Achieve Results - I am responsible for our Company’s Results and for aligning my activities to achieve those results.
· Delight Customers - I understand and anticipate our customers’ needs and drive innovation for their benefit.
· Straight Talk - I regularly ask for and offer direct and timely feedback.
· It’s Mine - I “Own It” and always ask the question, “What Else Can I Do?”
· Value Everyone - I appreciate every member of our team and I recognize their contributions.
· Think Team - I put the needs of the team first “because we are one EECO.”
· Build Trust - I encourage and support everyone’s contribution and new ideas in pursuit of their personal best.
(For Virginia positions) Salary Range: $64,000.00 - $96,000.00
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