Warehouse Manager - Kent, WA

Warehouse Manager
Kent, WA (USA)
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Post Date:

11/04/09

Company:

Express Employment Professionals

Compensation:

$65 - 80K /yr

Contact:

David Lowe

Job Type:

Full Time

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Education:

High School / GED

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Experience:

5 - 10 years

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Travel:

Negligible

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Job Description:
This position is for local residents only.
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WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead and manage all aspects of the day and/or night warehouse operations including receiving, restock, recoup, and order picking.
Maintain and manage your department's budget, including labor (both full time and temporary) and expenses including approval of all warehouse purchases and invoices.
Design enhancements, review and react to critical reports and issues regarding labor, productivity and quality.
Manage all staff issues including interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, disciplining, and following up on warehouse team concerns.
Oversee all aspects of safety with regard to state law and company policy.
Maintain appropriate levels of warehouse team to meet budget as well as productivity requirements.
Develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and others you come into contact with through your job.
Maintain a high level of accountability for yourself and your staff.

Job Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:
2-3 years experience managing union staff

Education/Training:
High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelors degree preferred or equal managing experience

Licenses/Certifications:
Forklift and pallet jack certification. Minimum age = 18 years of age.

Experience:
Minimum 7 years warehouse management experience

Knowledge/Skill:
Strong Microsoft Office, communication, organizational, time management, analytical, relationship building, problem solving and attention to detail skills; ability to effectively layout warehouse and slot product

Essential Functions:

Lift/Carry/Push/Pull 50 lbs. repetitively entire shift, product up to 160 occasionally.

Bend/Stoop/Crouch/Squat/use arms/wrists/hands/grasp throughout shift.

Climb stairs/ladder occasionally.