Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to manage daily department activities of a centralized distribution center.  Monitors inventory levels to manage expenses, minimize loss and maximize revenue.  Ensures that goods are dispatched on time to the appropriate destinations and in the expected quantities.  Ensures proper coordination of daily operations through monitoring of performance measures and communication with department management and associates. Frequent independent judgments are essential.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

1. Complies with OSHA, Safety and DOT regulations under federal, state, and local warehousing laws for shipping and handling requirements.
2. Ensure a safe work environment that is consistent with company safety and health standards.
3. Maintain compliance with receiving, warehousing, and distribution policies and procedures.
4. Proactively monitor and manage inbound/outbound shipments of product to our store.
5. Monitor and scheduled tasks to insure they are efficiently completed.
6. Achieves financial objectives by analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
7. Provide training to maintain warehouse associate job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining associates.
8. Safeguards warehouse operations and contents through established security procedures and protocols.
9. Research and develop new techniques and procedures to increase efficiency and safety in operations.
10. Facilitate communication within and amongst management, departments, Stores, Store Support Center and Supply Chain.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position directly supervises selectors, loaders, fork lift operators, inventory control, maintenance associates, and supervisors and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Weis Markets policies and applicable laws. The incumbent determines work order based upon demand and the need of product. Responsibilities include training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining associate; appraising associate performance; and resolving complaints.

Job Requirements

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors of Science in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration; or five (5) years’ prior experience as a Manager in a warehouse environment.

Leadership Skills

• Ability to lead and develop talent; prepare them for potential advancement. Ability to effectively partner with internal DC departments and be flexible to changing business needs and react to those needs in a professional positive manner. Strong organizational, time management and communication skills required.
• Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers. Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.  Bi-Lingual in Spanish is a plus. Mathematical Skills
• Ability to work with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Other Skills, Abilities, and/or Training

• Minimum age of 18 years old due to operating of equipment requirement.
• Ability to pass drug test.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes.
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes.
• The ability to independently manage the details of the warehouse environment, to track activities and to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated customer service skills.
• Effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Committed to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.
• Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines.
• Ability to work weekends.
• Ability to work extended days on an occasional basis.
• Ability to work day or evening hours.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft® Office Suite (Word, Excel, Windows 10).

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations

• This position requires a valid driver's license for business travel and be ServSafe certified preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The associate is:

• Regularly required to do the following activities:
• Remain seated in a normal position for long periods.
• Maintain balance while walking, standing, crouching, or running.
• Climb stairs and/or ladders.
• Twist upper torso.
• Reach up and out with hands and arms.
• Talk and hear; verbally express ideas and impart information or instructions.
• Use hands to finger, handle, and/or feel; the ability to type, pick, pinch with fingers, seize, hold, grasp or turn with hands, and perceive attributes of objects and materials, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with fingertips.
• Frequently required to do the following activities:
• Walk about.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Occasionally required to do the following activities:
• Lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds and carry a distance of twenty (20) feet.
• Push and/or pull up to fifty (50) pounds a distance of ten (10) feet.
• Rarely required to do the following activities:
• Stand dynamically for long periods without a break.
• Stand statically for long periods without a break.
• Push and/or pull up to seventy-five (75) pounds a distance of five (5) feet.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include:
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Color vision and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Adjustable focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. The associate is regularly exposed to freezer and indoor conditions. Associate will experience moderate to high level of noise from equipment running daily.  Associate interacts with co-workers in a fast pace environment with a moderate to high noise level.