Our client is a 198-year-old manufacturer of agricultural equipment, and they are looking for a Warehouse Manager who is a self-starter and who will focus their activities on leading a team in the operation of the headquarters’ warehouses.  You will be responsible for controlling and directing the receiving, storage and distribution of all raw, work-in-process, and finished goods material to and from the warehouses. This includes personnel and equipment initiatives to optimize safe, timely, and cost-effective product output.

Company – A major player in the agricultural equipment industry

·         A growing $1.3 Billion multinational organization with over 5,000 employees. 

·         This location has several hundred team members

·         Production orders booked out for a year.

·         Dynamic CEO who was promoted from within to lead the organization to new heights.

·         Outstanding culture focused on safety and the growth of the individual.

Community

·         Education
Access to high-quality public and private K-12 schools and tech-focused post-secondary institutions.

·         Safety
Safe, family-friendly community with consistently low crime rates and strong public services.

·         Recreation
Enjoy outdoor trails, lakes, youth sports, and weekend festivals in a close-knit, active community.

·         Cost of Living
Significantly below national averages—more house, savings, and quality of life for your dollar.

Benefits and Features – They truly VALUE and APPRECIATE their employees!

·            EXCELLENT Benefits and Compensation Plan –3% Employer match on 401K, Health, Vision, Dental, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and more

·            Reliable bonus program!

·            Work/Life Balance – when you take a vacation, you get to take a REAL vacation and not a working vacation where you are tethered to your laptop and email.  Your team has your back!

·            Culture of continuous improvement where team members have a voice and good ideas are appreciated by all levels of the organization.

·            It is a business casual workplace.

·            Relocation assistance if needed

What you will be doing:

• Supervise a team of 10 warehouse associates in the effective operation of the client’s warehouses
• Develop, maintain and work to continuously improve the supply chain strategies and performance goals that are consistent with corporate objectives.  Develop and implement long and short-range strategies and operating methods to achieve objectives. Update and evaluate weekly KPIs
• Be accountable for all controlled inventory and finished goods shipping and warehouse duties.
• Ensure accountability for all quality assurance, inventory accuracy, and timely transactions for inbound and outbound products. Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to resolve any quality issues identified through the final preparation for shipping.
• Control inventory accuracy by conducting physical cycle counts and reconciling with the data storage system. Determine root causes of inventory inaccuracies and expedite corrective action.
• Ensure that shipping/warehousing facilities operate in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee the equipment requirements and maintenance programs for shipping/warehousing (i.e.: large/small forklifts, cranes, etc.). Develop proposals for capital expenditures and expense budgets.
• Oversee the safe operation of the large, specialty forklift for special project requests outside of the shipping function
• Meet all periodic shipping volume objectives and immediately report exceptions.
• Ensure that all products received or shipped uphold the company quality standards for packaging and completeness
• Serve as the go-to expert on the WMS and shipping processes, along with the supporting computer programs.  Perform daily validations within the programs

What they are looking for:

• Solid warehouse operations experience for a manufacturing operation and at least 2 years of prior warehouse leadership experience
• Knowledge of a warehouse management system, they will be moving to SAP within a couple of years
• The greater your relevant academic experience the better, but the work experience is paramount
• Good leadership and communication skills