Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The function of the Warehouse Operations Manager is to manage assigned personnel to maximize efficiencies in the areas of product inventory, demand planning, product freshness, shipping/receiving, product locations, product restocking, daily order picking, order verification, order loading, invoicing, and daily opening/closing of the warehouse while maintaining a clean, safe working environment. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL TASKS

WAREHOUSE, INVENTORY & FACILITY

• Supervise and lead both day and night warehouse personnel, prepare daily work assignments, schedules, and assign job specific duties
• Analyze daily workflow, assist in determining staffing requirements, attend interviews and supervise training of new personnel
• Manage shipping/receiving, truck returns, product restocking, product returns, and product repack
• Improve warehouse efficiencies through warehouse layout, product locations, pick flow, and pick accuracy
• Supervise daily truck check-in process for delivery personnel
• Assist in warehouse floor work such as inventory, product ordering, shipping/receiving, product locations, product repacking, order picking, order verifying and loading
• Manage daily maintenance of the warehouse to ensure a clean, safe working environment
• Management and oversight of warehouse opening, closing and lock-up procedures
• Work with the sales team to properly forecast product inventory
• Ongoing oversight of demand planning, daily inventory (includes pallets and shells), code date inventory
• Develop and maintain supply chain relationships, communications, and logistics
• Oversight of facilities and equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, etc.)
• Assist in ongoing management of safety compliance to ensure a safe workplace

GENERAL

• Exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off-site function during work hours or after work hours while representing Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Luverne.
• Honor and follow through on all personal and business commitments.
• Maintain neat, professional appearance; appropriately dressed and well-groomed while representing Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Luverne.

• Ensure effective communication and cooperation between the warehouse and all other supporting departments.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of self, company personnel, and company property.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damage, theft, or other liabilities.
• Constantly review existing policies/procedures for possible improvements.
• Properly complete all required paperwork to company policy and timeline.
• Required to have, attend, and/or participate in all scheduled meetings.
• Required to work nights, weekends, and non-traditional hours as needed.
• Responsible for continuous self-improvement through the knowledge and use of all company provided training, either web-based, in-house, or any other method provided. Must successfully complete assigned training curriculum, including but not limited to ej4 and/or facilitated training.

DESCRIPTION OF SECONDARY ESSENTIAL TASKS:

• Required to complete other activities assigned by supervisor.
• May be required to travel for company events, training, meetings, etc.
• May require additional hours not scheduled—must be flexible

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common trade journals and OSHA guidelines
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to develop presentations that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to employees, management, and/or OSHA personnel

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to apply mathematical operations to daily tasks.

• Tracking inventory; products, trays and pallets, fuel, etc.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS:

• Meet all pre-employment qualifications
• Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable MVR

• High School Diploma or GED
• Microsoft Office
• Forklift Certification
• At least (3) Years Warehouse, beverage/consumer product related experience preferred

SUCCESS FACTOR

• Must possess strong organizational and leadership abilities
• Maintain a positive attitude towards all company goals, directions, and policies
• Promote team concept
• Ability to present and communicate all necessary information to management, suppliers, and supervised personnel in an organized and professional manner
• Must demonstrate time management and sense of urgency as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Attending interviews and being involved in employee training
• Planning, assigning, and directing work
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Ensuring employees adhere to safety guidelines

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work time spent inside office and in warehouse environment
• May require working before hours (opening), after hours (closing) and occasional weekends

WORK DEVICES AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

• Computer, printer, fax machine, copier
• Monthly Stipend for Mobile Phone
• Handheld Computer (Warehouse Gun and/or Tablet)
• Must be proficient in various industry related software and Microsoft Office programs
  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • Word
  • Route Accounting Software (VIP)

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Standing, walking, lifting, carrying, climbing, balancing, stooping and kneeling.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Sitting, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and seeing.

PHYSICAL DEMAND FACTORS:

• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Standing is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.
• Walking is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.
• Sitting is required for a total workday.
• Lifting is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday. (40-pound maximum)
• Carrying is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday. (40-pound maximum)
• Pushing is required for a normal workday.
• Pulling is required for a normal workday.
• Climbing is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.
• Balancing is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.
• Stooping is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.
• Kneeling is required up to 1/3 of a normal workday.
• Crouching is required for a normal workday.
• Crawling is required for a normal workday.
• Reaching is required for a total workday.
• Handling is required for a total workday.
• Talking is required for a total workday.
• Hearing is required for a total workday.
• Vision is required for a total workday.