Warehouse Manager Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Oversees, manages and directly drives continuous improvement for utilizing, however not limited to: Warehouse management systems (WMS) functionality, business analytics, network resources, offering and/or implementing solutions that align with business directed goals. Supports the organization’s supply chain strategy. Plans, directs, and monitors all activities in the warehouse.

**Essential Functions

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• Responsible for Warehouse Management System (WMS)

• Understands the WMS database structure.

• Performs advanced configuration of the WMS.

• Leads company initiatives to improve WMS functionality.

• Responsible for building and/or maintaining a safe work culture.

• Coordinates technical support for site or network operations and systems.

• Serves as site lead for systems implementations and modifications.

• Oversees activities of warehouse operations including training, shipping, receiving, inventory, and safety.

• Build a positive work environment.

• Manages all aspects of inventory.

• Manage and schedule labor appropriately to meet demands and goals.

• Oversee shipping and receiving discrepancies, RMA’s.

• Training of forklift operators, administer road tests and certification.

• Establish operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, - handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.

• Collaborate with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functions such as production, sales, records control and purchasing.

• Direct salvage of damaged or unused material.

• Manage month end inventory and cycle counts to ensure physical inventories are reconciled timely.

• Ensure maintenance of clean, orderly and safe warehouse.

• Participate in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities.

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

**Qualifications

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• Minimum Qualifications:

  • 6 Years– Experience combined in managing a Warehouse Management System

  • 6 Years – Experience in warehouse or logistics field

  • 4 Years – Experience managing IT systems

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10+ Years– Experience in managing a Warehouse Management System

  • 10+ Years – Experience in warehouse or logistics field

  • 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

**Competencies

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This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner

  • Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents

  • Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects

  • Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions

  • Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins

  • Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success

  • Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer

  • Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals

• InnovACT

  • Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste

  • Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement

  • Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change

• Find a Way

  • Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information

  • Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates

  • Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success

  • Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways

• Empowered to be Great

  • Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise

  • Engages in long term talent planning

  • Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports

  • Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams

**Education

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• Minimum Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or other related field

• Preferred:

  • Master's Degree in Information Technologyor other related field

You should be proficient in:

• Labor Management Systems Knowledge
• Inventory Management & Control
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)