Warehouse Manager

Pet Food Express is seeking a Warehouse Manager to take the lead in driving efficiency, safety, and performance in our fast-paced Distribution Center. In this role, you’ll oversee various functions of the DC while guiding and developing a high-performing team. While reporting to the Sr Warehouse Manager you’ll collaborate with cross-functional partners, such as Safety, Store Operations, HR, and Logistics, introduce new processes, and play a key role in shaping the future of our multi-channel distribution strategy.

If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives on building strong teams, has previous DTC (Direct to Consumer) experience, solving complex challenges, and delivering results, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact on a growing organization.

Please Note:

This position is an on-site position at our Distribution Center in Oakley,CA. Candidates who are remote or outside of reasonable commuting distance will not be considered.

• Oversees daily operations of assigned areas of the DC, including (but not limited to) associates, equipment, maintenance, safety, security, cleanliness, training, etc., ensuring warehouse is operating at peak efficiency
• Provide strategic leadership, coaching and ongoing feedback to direct reports to effectively lead and engage their teams to reach performance goals in line with company policies and procedures.
• Support Supervisors to lead and develop a productive and engaged warehouse team by hiring, training and providing professional development and consistent communication for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with all shipping & receiving activities; investigate accidents and incidents, report facility related issues, and lend support wherever needed as required.
• Ensure accuracy and productivity goals are achieved with safety being a priority; maintain and track productivity with various company programs, including Microsoft Excel and WMS.
• Responsible for the movement of product to and from locations within the warehouse and maintaining warehouse configuration.
• Audit documentation for discrepancies within PO’s and work with the Senior Manager of DC Operations and the Transportation manager in resolving these discrepancies
• Strong understanding of the (FIFO) process.
• Learn and test new functionality within system, or with new systems, and assist with implementation.
• Work closely with Stores, Corporate QC Team, Category Managers and vendors to validate and resolve reported issues.
• Take steps to increase accuracy and safety. Ensure full compliance with OSHA, DOT, ADA and other governmental regulatory agencies while complying with Company policies concerning health and safety.
• Monitor key performance indicators, drive root cause analysis and lead corrective action.
• Verify payroll accuracy while monitoring and controlling overtime.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholder partners and Senior Leadership.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and organization are maintained.
• Other duties as required

• 7 years of experience in a Warehouse Operations role, including shipping, receiving, delivery, facilities management,and inventory or similar. 4 years in a Management/leadership role in a WHS or similar environment.
• 2 years of experience in a high volume
  
  Ecomm operation.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience in motivating, leading and developing a team through feedback, mentoring, coaching, training, and performance management.
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to modify both to audience.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to influence, collaborate with, engage and manage stakeholders throughout various levels of business.
• Ability to understand, learn and teach new processes, systems and technologies quickly, and manage change efficiently, proactively and in a positive manner.
• Excellent planning, time management, and organization; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks based on demand.
• Experience leading change initiatives and ability to successfully manage and lead others through change, risk and uncertainty.
• Strong analytical…