Consignment Associate Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries.  We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are.  We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing daily receiving, picking and cycle counting in the warehouse. The Warehouse Manager will oversee Department Leads and assist with overall warehouse responsibilities. The Warehouse Manager will work closely with all operation leaders to ensure they have the adequate material to fulfill orders. Management level data reporting and ERP work is also required.

Essential Functions

1. Oversee a one shift warehouse
2. Work with Department Leads and Warehouse Associates to resolve any issues or conflicts
3. Monitor picking accuracy and error rate
4. Perform daily reporting requirements (inventory accuracy, order verification, Upload/Download issues, ASN problems)
5. Perform weekly reporting requirements
6. Work with IT to trouble shoot Syteline (ERP) and IRMS (WMS) connectivity.
7. Work to achieve 95% on-time delivery to internal customers (operational departments).
8. Manage daily performance of team to reach 99.92% Picking Accuracy
9. Manage the IT infrastructure of the warehouse (wireless RF scanners)
10. Manage the service calls and repairs of the fork truck fleet
11. Manage consignment inventory and processes
12. Oversee CDL drivers & ensure routes are being covered when picking up/dropping off material

Competencies

1. Communication proficiency/coaching
2. Organizational skills and thoroughness
3. Team player with initiative
4. Decision making skills and time management
5. Proficient with computers
6. Establishing relationships
7. Analytical Skills
8. Driver of results
9. Displaying Technical Expertise

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervision of 2 direct reports – Rest of team reports directly to both department leaders ( team size of 22 total).

Physical Demands
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee will be on his/her feet for up to 8 hours per day. It will require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, etc. The employee may need to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time salaried position, which will result in at least 40 hours of work per week. The workdays will be Monday through Friday & some Saturday’s will be required.

The warehouse manager will report directly to the General Manager of the facility.

Travel

No Travel will be required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

Associates or Bachelor level degree

5+ years of warehouse experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Managing direct reports.

Experience working with internal and external customers.

Able to work directly with operations & other cross functional teams.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Experience with ERPs and WMS (warehouse management software).

Strong experience with Microsoft Office.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law.  This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters.  All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member.  Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members.  Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership.  Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law.  This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters.  All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member.  Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members.  Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership.  Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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