THE OPPORTUNITY

• Are you a skilled multitasker with experience simultaneously managing various aspects of a warehouse?
• Are you exceptionally detail-oriented, systematic, and responsive?
• Do you have experience training and managing teams to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals?

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a vibrant and growing family-owned company that has an outstanding quality reputation in the industry reinforced with numerous awards for culture and “Best Places to Work.” They believe in building strong teams and consistently investing back into the company. Our client is a manufacturer that services several industries and offers a broad selection of products and services, allowing their customers to drastically reduce their vendor base. They strive to achieve sustained, profitable growth by providing products that consistently meet the needs of their customers. They accomplish this by being quick, flexible and customer focused.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (JOB SUMMARY)

The Warehouse Manager will be responsible for overseeing operations at our client’s fulfillment center in Cincinnati, OH. This skilled multitasker will manage the inventory control, handling, storing, picking, packing, and shipping activities of the warehouse, ensuring that quality standards are met or exceeded. The Warehouse Manager must achieve inventory accuracy and coordinate both order fulfillment and logistics for each of the client’s many customers. The Warehouse Manager will:

• Ensure that the warehouse operates at peak efficiency — with customer satisfaction and employee safety being the primary goal — by supervising, organizing, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operational goals.
• Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory control, fulfillment processes, and shipping methods.
• Train and manage the warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals.
• Oversee daily operations while controlling and managing inventory and logistics.
• Review and prepare workflows, staffing requirements, space allocations, equipment layouts, and action plans that meet company standards for productivity, quality, and customer service.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures and by complying with legal regulations.
• Improve and create scalable improvements to the current process that keeps ahead of the client’s significant year over year growth.
• Supervise daily warehouse activities, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping, and customer service.
• Schedule and oversee warehouse team and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime.
• Inspect equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance when necessary.
• Meet regularly with warehouse leads to analyze productivity and develop actionable plans for loss prevention and continuous improvement.
• Oversee and manage logistics for transporting products to customers and company facilities, communicating with drivers and air partners to ensure efficient delivery of packages.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree or work equivalent in logistics or supply chain management (high school diploma or equivalent required).
• Proficiency with warehouse procedures and policies.
• Proficiency with warehouse inventory management software and systems.
• License to operate a forklift or willingness to learn.
• Five or more years of experience in a warehouse role managing hourly employees.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented, systematic, and responsive.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of company staff.
• Ability to deliver effective feedback, both written and verbal.

THE PAYOFF

The Warehouse Manager will be a part of an outstanding company that truly cares about their employees and the community. This position provides the opportunity for the candidate to prove abilities in this critical management role that will open doors for potential career advancement and a future with the company.

DIVERSITY/INCLUSION STATEMENT

Gilman Partners is committed to strengthening leadership teams and elevating the talent in our communities – and that means all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ability, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or national origin. You don’t have to meet every qualification in this job description to apply. If you’re drawn to the position and believe your experience makes you a good fit, we encourage you to reach out.