Warehouse Manager

Boswell Oil Company is a dynamic growth-oriented distributor of lubricants and fuels to wholesale, retail, and commercial end user markets throughout Georgia. We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager for our company. Previous warehouse management experience required and petroleum transportation industry experience is strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate enjoys coordinating with a team, is self-directed, has exceptional verbal and written communication skills, excels at time management, and is safety conscious. Teamwork, Ownership, and Accountability are three of our company values that are also attributes of someone who will be successful in this position. This is a new position for our company and will be integral in creating and refining process and policy to keep our five warehouses/bulk plants compliant, safe, and efficient.

We are willing to have this position based in either Athens or Albany. It is posted separately for each location, but there is only one position as this position will serve all locations. Some travel will be necessary.

The typical schedule will be Monday through Friday 8a-5p in Athens and 7a-4p in Albany. To meet business need there may be schedule flexibility.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Boswell Oil Company offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with matching, and other ancillary insurance options, paid time off, and paid holidays.

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing the Warehouse operations for all Boswell Oil locations. Ensure productivity targets are achieved and warehouse processes are running smoothly.

• Create and implement processes that ensure orders are prepared and accurate for on time delivery or pickup.
• Measure productivity by analyzing performance data, financial data, and activity reports.
• Keep warehouse equipment in good working order through completion of preventative maintenance by trained personnel or vendors.
• Respond to requests from operations personnel concerning product availability and shipping status.
• Confirm set up, layout, and ensure efficient space utilization for all warehouses. Ensure work environments are adequate and safe.
• Coordinate with drivers, warehouse personnel, sales representatives, inventory staff, managers, dispatchers, and other Boswell Oil team members to accomplish company objectives.
• Participate in regular meetings, offer status updates, and assist in furthering operational goals.
• Participate on emergency preparedness planning team.
• Investigate and resolve the root cause of trends leading to repeat delays or interruptions related to warehouse accuracy and safety.
• Coordinate with Safety and other relevant personnel for incident, accident, and near miss investigations and resolutions. Investigation and resolution may include providing information, confirming equipment is in working order, and mitigating risk of recurrence.
• Travel to all Boswell Oil locations as appropriate for inspections, meetings, and trainings.
• Draft and present reports on warehouse operations and expenses.
• Schedule, lead, and/or participate in specialized training that supports and develops business practices and services. One example is ensuring warehouse team are effectively trained on hazardous materials safe handling practices per OSHA.
• Hire, train, and supervise warehouse associates in coordination with Human Resources and following company policy.
• Drive Employee Engagement and Appreciation, particularly for Warehouse Associates, by partnering with Human Resources on moral boosting activities.
• Review and approve all scheduling and timekeeping for Warehouse Associates.
• Identify training and development needs of staff and initiate appropriate programs with a focus on effective onboarding and continued education of the Warehouse team.
• Support Driver Manager by conducting Driver Observations as needed.
• Analyze warehouse performance trends, including but not limited to order accuracy, determine causation or common factors, and perform root cause analysis to ensure performance improvements.
• Troubleshoot customer service needs and collaborate with Sales and Sales Support to resolve any customer issues.
• Facilitate multi-department and multi-location communication to ensure timely completion of daily work and special projects.
• Ensure that all activities conform to local, federal, industry and company standards.
• Develop and uphold all warehousing, handling, and shipping requirements.
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Support the filling of customer orders including recording inventory movement in appropriate system, handling product and orders, assisting with vendor deliveries, and walk-in customer loading as needed.
• Operate forklift truck or other powered equipment as needed.
• Ensure all necessary paperwork, such as packing slips and purchase orders, for internal transfers or external inventory receipt are submitted to inventory personnel for processing.
• Confirm package goods are…