Warehouse Manager

Company Statement Graham Packaging is a leading manufacturer of sustainable packaging. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. They''re the kind of people you want as your friends and neighbors as well as your partners and suppliers. By building strong relationships and creating value for our customers, our employees embody the innovative spirit that''s inherent to Graham. We truly are people building a better tomorrow. Overview Warehouse Managers are responsible for the management of all logistic personnel and the overall responsibility for the material handling, receiving, shipping and warehouse operations and coordinating activities with the other departments in a manner which will result in meeting production schedules and customer delivery dates consistent with the Company policy and plant objectives. Responsibilities Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practices.Accountable for the safety and housekeeping of the assigned shipping, receiving, and logistic operations.Responsible for the selection, training and development of the logistic line and staff personnel to attain department goals.Exercises direct supervisory control for the quality of work performed by the logistic staff for the operation.Coordinates with the maintenance manager on the preventive maintenance required for the logistic equipment.Supervises the taking of all physical monthly, quarterly and year end inventories in accordance with corporate guidelines. Coordinating this activity with the production scheduler to verify the physical inventory of bottles, cases, partitions and labels and investigates variances from book inventory.Develops new methods and procedures to optimize shipping efficiency, reduce costs and maximize space utilization.Arranges with transportation coordinator for trailers and carriers for pickups and road loads.Establishes FIFO (First In/First Out).May be responsible for special projects related to other functional areas.Limited travel may be required. Qualifications A Bachelor''s Degree and/or related quality experience; or equivalent combination of education and related quality experience is required. A minimum of five years'' experience in a warehouse supervisory or management role in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership skills strongly preferred.Warehouse Managers are required to interact with managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position:Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual puter usage and typing skills are essential.Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted municates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.LI-LA EEO Disclaimer Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Created: 2021-11-29