WAREHOUSE MANAGER

This leading US owned, Home Fashions/Bedding company, has been a leader in the industry for over 30 years and is looking for a Warehouse Manager for their facility in East Central PA. Competitive salary including full benefits with 401K, and relocation assistance. Reporting to the Plant Manager with oversight of approximately 20 employees, this person will provide leadership, training, coaching and direction to the personnel in the Distribution, Warehouse, and Inventory Control departments of the factory, with the objective of shipping product to their customers on-time. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage in an efficient manner the space allocated for the FG and Raw Material used in the factory Maintain accuracy of inventory through good warehouse practices and discipline Collaborate with production management to ensure FG & Raw Material inventories are maintained at optimal levels Develop and implement logistics-routing processes to meet customer satisfaction goals Oversee the transportation of goods from Hollander to customer designate locations Adhere to regulatory compliance policies, quality control practices, OSHA and other government agencies requirements, for a safe and compliant working environment Be an agent of change and continuous improvement for the team Ensure training and competency of personnel Leads by example spending time on “Gemba” conducting observations for the identification and removal of waste in the warehouse process, taking into consideration people safety, material handling, resources uptime Timely and accurate communication between Plant, Office and Corporate Timely ordering of materials through the Boca Purchasing department Servicing the plant with inventory for all work orders Other duties as required Requirements, Skills and Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in warehouse management Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business preferred Experience in Inventory Control and Warehouse Management Systems Demonstrated experience in Distribution logistics, excellent Shipping methodologies and Routing procedures Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principles is a plus Ability to communicate with employees at all levels of the organization Computer skills: strong experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ERP software (Oracle or SAP) Ability to travel up to 15% What Success Means for The Person in This Position: Implement inventory control systems that yield savings of the person’s annual salary Establish a WMS in the first twelve months that enables a world-class operation Improve the Customer Service metrics by eliminating all chargeback penalties from customers in the first 9 months Sustain Customer Service performance on-time and right-quantity thru the years It will create a conducive environment for continuous improvement by enhancing inventory turns by 10% every year and inventory dollars savings of 20% the first three years and 5% thereafter Help the plant achieve productivity, efficiency and on-time delivery goals Mentor and develop direct reports for their next position All Candidates must be able to provide work related references.