Warehouse Manager (New Orleans)

Job Description

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.