Warehouse & Yard Manager

Job Description

At Acrow our work is a vocation, not a transaction.

The Acrow team is committed to serving communities with passion and integrity. Our team members are drawn from diverse backgrounds, offering a variety of perspectives that help Acrow develop creative, innovative solutions in collaboration with our clients and stakeholders.

With a global mindset and project experience in more than 150 countries, the Acrow team is proud to deliver on its shared mission of building bridges and connecting people, leaving a legacy of partnership and purpose.

Job Title: Warehouse Manager, Millington, TN

Environment: Indoor and Outdoor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Operations Manager

Primary Purpose:

Ensure that orders are shipped in a timely and efficient manner according to company standards by providing guidance and direction to warehouse and yard staff and assisting with a hands-on approach.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Function as principal coordinator between the Parsippany office Operations department and warehouse staff

Review and recommend methods to improve area operations, efficiency, and service to main office and external clients

Understand all safety procedures and ensure safe work practices are followed to maintain a safe work environment

Provide leadership, coaching and management to the warehouse staff including responsibility for performance, attendance, development, and training

Create and maintain a high-quality work environment motivating employees to perform at their highest level

Manage overtime and part time employee hours for maximum efficiency to the company

Coordinate and plan warehouse storage and distribution of company products and materials. Maintain a clean organized warehouse and storage yard.

Coordinate warehouse action plans, schedules and target dates for shipment, and inventory commitments

Maintain accurate and timely inventory records and establish inspection methods of incoming materials.

Isolate, sort and organize all damaged or non-conforming material for subsequent remuneration from clients and/or suppliers with tracking for eventual repair or destruction of goods once the company is reimbursed.

Load and unload equipment of trailers and closed containers along with pulling, packing, and inspecting of material prior to shipment

Coordinate domestic trucking with warehouse and clients and provide evaluation of trucking firms

Manage Shipping and Receiving for the Washington location

Maintain machinery operator safety training certificates on a regular basis

Track and schedule all Planned Maintenance on equipment

Understand and adhere to all Acrow’s policies and applicable laws

Travel to other Acrow Locations or Customer Sites as necessary

Perform other duties as required

Skills and Knowledge:

Ability to develop and motivate a team

Strong work ethic with ability to adapt to quickly changing business environment

Good written and verbal communication skills

Capable of organizing customer project tracking and multiple tasks

Excellent customer service skills (friendly, courteous, and helpful)

Excellent attention to detail

Possess a sense of urgency

Sound decision making skills

Able to work with a diverse group of people

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to easily learn and navigate software

Valid driver’s license

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED

Five to Ten years of experience in warehouse distribution or material supply and distribution center such as steel warehouse, lumber yard or masonry supply center

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business

NCO level 12 Charlie with an MRBC unit

Experience in the Bridge Engineers division of one of the armed services directing soldiers or personnel in the development of bridge and construction projects

Working Conditions:

Work is typically performed in a warehouse environment which requires proper safety precautions.

Work requires some physical effort in the handling of materials, boxes, or equipment. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Regular work hours are planned as 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Additional hours may be required from time to time.

All work-related safety gear will be provided by the company

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/Vets/Disabled

Full-time