Brooklyn, NY
Full-time position
A leading Architectural Metal & Glass Subcontractor is looking for a talented and efficient Warehouse Manager to contribute and support the planning and bidding of projects. A good Warehouse Manager oversees operations at a warehouse or storage facility to ensure that all incoming and outgoing inventory is processed according to schedule. Their duties include preparing schedules for Warehouse Associates, training new employees on how to use machinery and monitoring compliance with safety standards.
Expected to have a wide range of knowledge with ANY of the following; architectural glass, interior glass, interior glazing, ornamental metals, steel, storefronts, and glass canopies.
This is a key role and offers extensive career development and progression as well as the opportunity to work for a renowned subcontractor. There are also very attractive benefits and bonus packages with a very competitive salary on offer.
Responsibilities include
- Audit and report inventory while making recommendations on which items to order and restock.
- Manage warehouse associates, monitoring work and ensuring the safe use of warehouse equipment.
- Establish warehouse practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse.
- Set warehouse and team goals in collaboration with executive management and other team leads.
- Monitor workplace performance and lead training initiatives to improve employees.
- Keep up-to-date on the latest federal and state safety regulations.
- Communicate with other departments to ensure products are shipped in a timely manner.
Qualifications include
- 10+ years of experience as a Warehouse Manager in the NY area.
- Excellent leadership skills, including the abilities to set goals, motivate and manage conflict.
- Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening.
- Great interpersonal skills.
- Good project management skills, including strong decision-making, problem-solving and strategic planning abilities.
- Exceptional time management and organization skills.
- In-depth understanding of industry and company best practices for the warehouse.
- Familarity with bookkeeping, inventory control practices and logistics.
- Comfortable using inventory management software and other organizational computer applications.
- Physical strength, stamina and the ability to walk or stand for long periods of time.