Kuhn North America

The Warehouse Manager is 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 by the Company.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

• Develop and maintain a strong and committed distribution network by providing the necessary machine/wholegoods shipping and warehousing support to production and KNA dealers.
• 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
• Be accountable for warehouse stock accuracy
• Serve as the the go-to expert on the WMS and shipping processes, along with the supporting computer programs.Perform daily validations within the programs.
• Promote a helpful and favorable image of the Company
• Understand complete Kuhn product line and service needs.
• Maintain shipping facility and warehouses in excellent condition and operating in accordance with company standards and objectives
• Treat people fairly
• Confidentiality of Company information
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement Create/change/document written processes.
• Solve problems and make improvements by listening to your customers, employees, and suppliers and working together to meet everyone’s objectives

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and maintain 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; including, receiving, stocking, quality verification, cycle counting, transfers, packaging, crating, truck loading, customs compliance, proper data entry and utilization with AS400 and other KNA system tools used for inventory control, tracking, and confirmation.
• 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.
• Ensure the regular cleanliness, maintenance, and organization of the shipping and warehousing buildings and grounds.
• Manage ordering and inventory of required shipping supplies (ie: blocking, strapping, t-hooks, etc.).
• Oversee the equipment requirements and maintenance programs for shipping/warehousing (ie: 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.
• Understand, execute, and proactively engage in KNA Sales Support and Logistic department procedures to ensure the most effective and consistent shipping operations.
• Follow all current KNA packaging standards to ensure safety in transportation and quality machine and parts deliveries.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervise all Shipping and Warehouse employees. (Shipping and Warehouse/Material Handling employees, etc.). Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the operations.

Education and/or Experience – A bachelor’s degree in business or a related degree program and/or a minimum of five years shipping and warehouse management experience is preferred. Knowledge of farming/agriculture, experience in the heavy industrial or agricultural equipment industry, and knowledge of MS Office and computer system application in warehouse management is also preferred.