Warehouse Manager (New Orleans)

Position: Warehouse Supervisor

Description of role: the Warehouse Supervisor will oversee the day to day warehouse and weld shop operations to support warehouse performance including; safety, inventory and continuous improvement plans for Himmel’s warehouse operations.

Reports to: Nick Cormier – Louisiana Branch Manager

Basic Responsibilities:

• -Manage a warehouse team including: Material Handlers, Welders and Drivers
• -Lead all warehouse operations in accordance with Himmel’s standards:
  • Oversee receiving & shipping processes
  • Coordinate and manage deliveries & driver
  • Manage & Schedule work orders for welding & door fabrication team
  • Maintain accurate inventory counts
  • Customer pick up process
• -Maintain documentation and accurate records of warehouse activities including:
  • Shop production (Billable hours vs. Payroll hours)
  • Staffing and training needs
  • Inventory management
• -Follow safety goals and guidelines for New Orleans locations and conduct frequent audits for weekly safety updates
• -Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to warehouse activities, personnel, and equipment
• -Support Inventory Manager to ensure inventory control, adjustments and cycle counts to ensure accuracy and forecasting
• -Possess basic computer skills with the ability to use typical office programs
• -Assist with organization and storage plans for shop consumables, tools & inventory in proper locations
• -Participating in training staff in the safe and proper use of equipment to ensure preservation of employees' safety and product value through Himmel’s warehouse operations
• -Maintaining awareness and knowledge of condition and location of fleet vehicles
• -Providing direct performance feedback, positive morale and behavior to model, and appropriate encouragement to direct warehouse staff, customers and branch team members
• -Must know how to operate a forklift.