Manager Computer Warehouse Jobs in Madison, AL (NOW HIRING)

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. 

Basic Job Functions:

• This role will Supervise shift warehouse operations, including leading a team of material handlers in the shipping and receiving of warehouse activities to ensure smooth operations in accordance with standards and procedures. The scope of the role includes assistance in managing allocation of resources, training new associates, conducting audits to ensure proper 5S and procedures are followed for quality and safety assurance, supporting continuous improvement efforts, managing attendance and performance problems, and ensuring accurate inventory.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse operational experience. 
• Experience in MHE handling (licensed or certified were dictated by the regulatory requirements).
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Warehouse Operational Certification or Lean Certification is preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse and inventory control concepts (FIFO, Kanban, cycle counting practices, etc.).
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Ability to coach and lead a team of material handlers.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Meticulous attention to details.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes. 
• Must be team orientated.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervises shift operations, including supervising Material Handlers in warehouse shipping and receiving activities to ensure smooth operations in accordance with standards and procedures. 
• Assists Leads in managing allocation and work assignments of resources to ensure smooth operation. Provides coverage during headcount shortage. 
• Ensures correct workflow in the area to maintain the inventory accuracy. 
• Conducts minor troubleshooting and resolution.
• Completes daily receiving/shipping documentation, particularly computer data input.
• Ensures issuance of material in accordance with requestor requirements in proper UOM.
• Assists in training for new shift associates.
• Assists in ongoing audits of process and product quality and safety.
• Responsible for material handling and supply stocking to allow maximum productivity during shift.
• Ensures and maintains inventory accuracy, striving for 98% accuracy.
• Maintains all equipment preventive maintenance schedules and records. 
• Manages attendance, team performance, and issues appropriate disciplinary action. 
• Ensures shift operations are carried out in compliance with work rules and procedures.
• Helps foster and build an empowered teamwork that constantly strives to improve performance and quality.
• Ensures good housekeeping 5S and in accordance with all safety procedures.
• Promotes a culture of safety. 
• Supports and/or participates in Warehouse Continuous Improvement projects.
• Maintains and supervises warehouse cost control.
• Ensures on-time preventive maintenance of all warehouse MHE, tools and equipment. Verifies/signs-off maintenance checklist or delivery order.
• Coordinates shunting or interplant truck operation. 
• Assures adherence to all First Solar processes and procedures, including ISO9K, ISO14K, 45K.
• Accountabilities:
  • On-time delivery of materials to production floor.
  • On-time receipt of incoming materials. 
  • Minimize safety incidents (Recordable, MHE High Impact incidents etc.).
  • Zero Recordable. 
• Inventory Accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time. 

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will have direct reports.

Travel:

• 5% - 10%

Estimated Salary Range:

Physical Requirements:

Hybrid Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodation that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.   All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.      

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.