Warehouse Manager

Job Title: Warehouse Manager
Reports To: Director of Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY: Manage daily and long term operations of warehouse, ensuring that key warehouse activities such as shipping, receiving, packing, order picking, material staging, logging returns, inventory, and other needed items, for a smooth, transparent process. Logistics, service, dispatch, and facilities coordination will also be essential along with organizational and process development/improvement.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  (Items marked with * are essential job functions)
* Maintain the Simpleray standards of Safety, Quality and Production in that order.*
* Manage warehouse staff in performance of daily operating tasks.*
* Manage flow of materials in and out of warehouse and ensure compliance to documented procedures.*
* Develop new policies and procedures as necessary to ensure streamlined operations.*
* Create & maintain organizational systems and bin location scheme.*
* Ensure use of inventory management software.*
* Oversee prefab and facility items, 
* Arrange for common carrier, LTL, & FTL freight as necessary.
* Interview, hire, & train staff to perform all necessary job functions; coordinate necessary training with third-party vendors as needed.  
* Coordinate employee schedules to ensure coverage as necessary for warehouse operations.*
* Ensure that all necessary tasks are completed in a timely fashion and by scheduled deadlines.*
* Responsible for overall maintenance and security of Warehouse; along with overseeing vehicle repair and grounds maintenance.*
* Coordinate outside uses of warehouse facilities (e.g., rail deliveries, storage space, loading dock, freight transfer)
* Receive shipments, checking, documenting, & reporting damage. Refusing shipments as necessary due to damage.*
* Return materials to stock location.
* Receive returns from jobs, checking, documenting, & reporting damage.
* Oversee Warehouse Techs while pulling materials from stock locations per job pick tickets.*
* Communicate material stock issues to Procurement Manager.*
* Package materials for shipments to ensure safe delivery to end destination.*
* Prepare shipping labels & schedule delivery/pickup with common carrier freight companies as necessary.
* Palletize larger orders for delivery.*
* Load orders onto trucks/trailers for delivery by hand and using equipment such as pallet jacks, fork lifts, lulls, etc.*
* Safely use warehouse equipment for placing and picking materials from storage areas.
* Count inventory of products/warehouse as needed/directed.*
* Update information in real time in Warehouse/Inventory Management software.*
* Maintain a clean & safe working environment.
* Assist with organization of warehouse space for safety & efficiency.  
* Work with confidential information and understand critical nature of privacy.*
* Work well under pressure and deadlines.*
* Work well with a variety of software packages across multiple computing platforms.*
* Have flexible availability based on ongoing work/task needs change.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include direct management of a minimum of three individuals, ensuring safe working conditions, maintaining high quality standards, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

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.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

MATH ABILITY:
Ability to work the mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, and internet software. Google Suite (Docs, Sheets and Mail). TradeGecko, Zendesk, & Zoho Projects experience are a strong plus. Aptitude in learning new computer systems is necessary.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED; or one to two years related experience in general office work and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience/knowledge of electrical and/or solar components is required.  

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:
Valid Driver's License Required, CDL Highly Preferred
OSHA 30 Required, can obtain within 30 days of hire
Forklift Certification, can obtain within 30 days of hire
Skid Steer/Bucket Loader Certification, can obtain within 30 days of hire
Lull Certification, can obtain within 30 days of hire
Crane and Hoist Certification, can obtain within 30 days of hire 
First Aid/ AED Certification, can obtain with 30 days of hire
EPA 608 Certification

EQUIPMENT: 
* General Office Equipment
* Computer
* Headset
* Smartphone/Tablet
* Measurement tools
* Power tools
* Hand tools
* PPE
* Ladders/Lifts/Lulls
* Excavation Equipment
* Forklifts
* Commercial Vehicles & Trailers
* Pallet Moving Equipment
* Pallet Wrapping Equipment
* Banding Equipment
* Digital Scales

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER ABILITIES:
* Ability to be insured by Simpleray (driving company vehicle and machinery)
* Basic Electrical Knowledge
* Basic Construction Knowledge
* Basic PV Theory
* Advanced Computer Aptitude
* Active Listening
* Persuasion
* Active Learning
* Social Perceptiveness
* Oral Communication Skills
* Written Communication Skills
* Interpersonal Communication Skills
* Customer Relations
* Critical Thinking
* Troubleshooting
* Judgement & Decision Making
* Complex Problem Solving
* Transportation
* Customer Service
* Technical Communications
* Math Aptitude
* Computer & Mobile Technology
* Organization
* Professionalism
* Time Management
* Reading Skills
* Inventory Management Skills
 
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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, sit (for long periods of time), talk, hear, and look at a computer screen for the majority of the day. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste, smell and lift/move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to have close, distance, and peripheral vision. Requirements also include the ability to perceive depth, the ability to adjust focus and the ability to see color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work in high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to work in wet or humid (non-weather) conditions and risk of electric shock. The employee will also be exposed to small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces. The employee is frequently exposed to working near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.