Job Description

Summary:

Responsible for managing accurate and efficient Warehouse operations. Activities include receiving, slotting, loading, rotation, replenishment, order selection, sanitation, inventory, salvage and reclaim.

Duties:

*Ensure the accurate and timely receiving of product coming into the warehouse.

*Follow up on rotation and replenishment of product and communicate any concerns to the appropriate receiving supervisor.

*Ensure that all receiving paperwork is sent to the Inventory Control Supervisor.

*Maintain consistency and correctness of product inventory.

*Ensure the sanitation functions are operating properly.

*Investigate concerns from stores on poor load conditions, mis-shipped product, etc.

*Communicate with the Senior Management team on problems, progress, or concerns.

*Follow through with the requests and recommendations of the Senior Management team.

*Maintain adequate and accurate records for planning and analysis.

*Communicate with transportation on loading/shipping errors, backhaul schedules, and any changes.

*Assess supply needs for the warehouse and purchase in a timely manner.

*Work with buyers on procurement of product into the facility.

*Communicate with data processing to verify store ordering schedule changes or any late data orders coming into the warehouse.

*Ensure that the proper cycle counting is taking place.

*Participate in the budgeting process for the warehouse.

*Recognize both good and poor performance. Counsel and document accordingly.

*Notify Maintenance Manager of maintenance needs of the facility.

* Understand, communicate, and implement company policies, procedures, and concepts.

*Work with Human Resources Manager to identify manpower needs and assist in the process for filling posted positions.

*Practice effective employee relations. Be sensitive to the needs and concerns of associates. Treat them in a fair and equal manner. Foster trust, respect, and integrity throughout the facility.

*Know and understand the Process Safety Management Program.

Qualifications:

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or four to five years related supervisory warehouse experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word; Word processing software; Softgrocer inventory software; VLM payroll systems and OPIE human resource systems.

Certificates and Licenses:

N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manages supervisors who supervise employees in the Shipping, Receiving, Bldg. and Grounds, Salvage Dock, Reclaim and Inventory Control, and/or other department(s) as assigned. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. Frozen foods manager would work regularly in temperatures -20 degrees F. Perishable managers would work regularly in temperatures 35-55 degrees F.

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