Job description – Warehouse Manager
De Well Group is a privately held, family-owned service-based supply chain and freight forwarding company founded in 1992. Today, De Well Container Shipping Inc. is ranked as a top 10 Sea Freight NVOCC on the Transpacific Trade. De Well Group operates the largest off-dock container depot in Shanghai, processing over 3 million TEUs annually.
At the De Well Group, we are a team, and every team member contributes to our vision. For over 25 years, our services have been part of the critical supply chain solutions that connects the world. We are leading our industry by providing 1st class customer service, supply chain solutions, and by providing our customers with unbeatable rates.
As globalization and technology converge, now more than ever, each employee at De Well is a critical link in the chain that allows all our customers to receive their products every day. New ideas and new innovations are fueling De Well’s future. We seek individuals who are positive, accountable, results driven, and great managers to join us in the quest for innovation. De Well Group offers a blend of a small company atmosphere with the benefits of large company scale, tools, and career opportunities. We are committed to recruit, develop, and retain top talent - join our team today, and take advantage of our group health insurance, generous 401k program, & paid-time-off plan!
Job Title: Warehouse Manager
FLSA Status: Salary – Exempt/Fulltime
Location: Houston, Texas
Department: Warehouse
Supervisor: President
Salary: Starting at $80,000
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Warehouse Manager. This key position will be based in our Houston, TX location.
Position Summary
The Warehouse Manager will be responsible for leading their teams to deliver safety, quality, service, and performance objectives while developing people. This includes both establishing processes that deliver sustainable business results in these areas and leading a team of associates to deliver the desired results. Warehouse Manager will collaborate with their peers on activities supporting operations goals and objectives for the site, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting key objectives for the business.
Essential Responsibilities
1. Manages entire warehouse including operations, people, safety, continuous improvements, budget, labor, and other duties as assigned per President.
2. Enforce and promote safe working practices in warehouse.
3. Collaborates with Warehouse Manager and COO to establish, communicate, and execute measurable operations and people goals that deliver uncompromised safety, quality, service, and performance results.
4. Develop and monitor operations plan and schedule, coordinate labor planning to meet all customers’ demand on time.
5. Track and analyze operation efficiency measures.
6. Lead process improvement and initiate change.
7. Develop and execute inventory control plans and maintain inventory accuracy for all accounts.
8. Maintain effective communication with all levels of the organization.
9. Participates in one-on-one coaching, team meetings, and interacts on the floor in a positive and inspirational manner.
10. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by the business.
Qualifications
Technical:
· Windows Operating System
·Strong computer knowledge/proficiency (Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Business:
·High School Diploma or GED - REQUIRED
·Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain or a related field - PREFERRED
·Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in Logistics/Freight Forwarding/Supply Chain/Third Party Logistics/Inventory Control (this role is for an experienced professional, not entry level)
·Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience working as Supervisor/Manager in a warehouse environment for a supply chain or freight forwarding company leading a team (this role is for an experienced professional, not entry level)
·Thorough understanding of ocean shipment documentation process, - A PLUS
·Possess excellent data entry skills and customer service skills with the ability to grasp extensive knowledge whole dealing with a variety of people
·Demonstrated critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks, and identifying alternative solutions or approaches
·Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
·Ability to multi-task and work independently
·Time Management skills
Human Relations:
·Self-motivated, with an ability to self-manage
·Strong interpersonal/communication skills
·Spanish speaker – A PLUS, but not required
Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Attributes
·Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management.
·Business acumen in supply chain business verticals
·Strong sound knowledge of Human Resources skills
·Demonstrated team player qualities.
·Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization including the hourly workforce, first line supervision, senior management, as well as vendors.
·Understanding and support of company policies and procedures.
·Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, agreements, and procedure manuals as well as speak effectively before groups of customers and employees of the organization.
·Detail oriented and strong organizational skills; solid analytical ability.
·Strong computer knowledge/proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
·Energetic, with a positive attitude
·Self-confident and willing to take responsibility
·Role models the De Well Values, including the values which underpin how we achieve our goals:
▪ Customer Oriented ▪ Humility ▪ Entrepreneurial culture ▪ Teamwork ▪ Integrity ▪ Innovative ▪ Play to Win
Physical Requirements
(The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
· Regularly required to walk, sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
· Ability to reach with arms and hands; bend, kneel, crouch and/or crawl as well as the ability to see and hear.
· Ability to sit for long periods of time.
· Ability to move about in office and warehouse floor.
Work Environment
(The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Office
· The incumbent typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of a warehouse. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
· The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 20 pounds.
Warehouse Floor
· The incumbent typically works in a warehouse environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of a warehouse. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
· The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 40 pounds.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
