Manager, Warehouse Job at DSV Air & Sea Inc. in South San Francisco

Overview

Location: San Francisco, CA

Division: Air & Sea US

Job Posting Title: Manager, Warehouse

Time Type: Full Time

Summary The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the organization, scheduling of staff, and directing of the warehouse on a day-to-day basis. This position adjusts schedules as necessary in both shipping and receiving areas, responsible for warehouse scratch rates, order accuracy, productivity levels, and facility maintenance. The Warehouse Manager is responsible to coordinate warehouse activities under the direction of the Branch Manager, and trains warehouse personnel to ensure a well-coordinated shipping and receiving plan. This position reports to the Regional Manager of Logistics and Warehousing or to the Branch Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily scheduling of warehouse personnel to ensure proper staffing in order to select and receive products at the facility in a productive and cost-efficient manner.
• Directs the day-to-day activities of the warehouse. Such activities include shipping, receiving, sanitation, maintenance, inventory control, etc.
• Responsible for warehouse scratch rates, directing the inventory control supervisor as to out of stocks, receiving errors, selection errors, and warehouse slotting of products.
• Generates warehouse productivity reports of selection rates, receiving rates, and accounts for all labor hours, both direct and indirect. Adheres to budget requirements and works toward obtaining objectives and branch goals.
• Responsible for maintenance of warehouse equipment, providing both preventive maintenance programs and all necessary repairs. Ensures that the warehouse personnel have safe, efficient equipment in order to perform the distribution functions.
• Responsible for warehouse safety programs in order to provide a safe and clean workplace for employees and within the regulations of all OSHA local and state regulations.
• Recommends equipment requirements and replacements in order to upgrade and maintain warehouse productivity and efficiency.
• Responsible for recruitment, hiring, training, performance management, and discipline of direct reports.

Educational background / Work experience

• Three or more years' experience in similar role

Skills & Competencies

Mathematical Skills

• Intermediate

Other Skills

• Results Oriented: The ideal candidate will be results-driven and must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The candidate must possess a strong drive to meet and exceed goals and be willing to take ownership of problems and make sound decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively with multiple, cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communications skills: written, verbal, and presentation.
• Able to use excellent judgement and resolve issues quickly
• Strong knowledge of warehouse business processes
• Organized
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions
• Ability to work well in a diverse environment and culture
• Knowledge of TSA and Customs & Border Protection regulations
• Gateway and/or Airline ground handling experience a plus

Function / Market & Industry Knowledge / Business Acumen / Processes

Supervisory Responsibilities (if any)

• Strong ability to manage and lead people (recruitment, selection, training and development, coaching, performance management, and succession planning)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the freight forwarding industry a plus

Language skills

• English (reading, writing and verbal)

Computer Literacy

• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, and Word)
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems a plus

Physical and/or Mental Requirements / Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for a warehouse environment with exposure to changing warehouse temperatures.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

At Will Employment

DSV Air & Sea Inc. employees are hired for an undefined period of time as "at will" employees. This means that an employee may be terminated for any reason, or no reason at all, at any time, provided the discharge does not violate any law. Additionally, each employee has the right to terminate his/her employment at any time. Note: Montana requires just cause for termination.

For this position, the expected base pay is: $78,000.00 - $117,500.00 / Annual. Actual base compensation will be determined based on various factors including job-related knowledge, geographical location, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

EEO / Equal Employment Opportunity

DSV does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources athr@us.dsv.com. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

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