• Job Description

  Req#: WAREH001878

  Plan, direct, and coordinate the picking, loading and distribution operations within a warehouse environment and lead/manage/develop people within the warehouse team to ensure overall success of the department, branch/division and company. In this role you will:

  • Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, shipping and storage of products in a clean, safe and secure manner.
  • Review daily replenishment requirements.
  • Ensure the team is adequately staffed & maintained, including scheduling of work, vacations and other time off. Assist Warehouse Manager in interviewing and selection of warehouse personnel.
  • Respond to customers' or shippers' questions and issues regarding order quality and accuracy.
  • Inspect the physical condition of the warehouse, rolling equipment and bar-code scan guns to ensure all in good condition and repair as needed. Work with the Warehouse Manager for replacement as needed.
  • Conduct daily start-up meetings for the shift and oversee daily equipment pre-shift inspections.
  • MBWA – Manage by Walking Around – During each shift create a “to do” list for each team member of damaged products, any areas that require cleaning and other miscellaneous items within their assigned areas to be addressed during the shift.
  • Assist warehouse manager in controlling departmental operating expenses and understand budget preparation and tracking.
  • Prepare emails and reports for maintenance and safety meetings.
  • Open and close warehouse facility as needed. Follow open/close security measures as dictated by BWI Policy.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including, but not limited to, evenings and early morning, or as workload can sometimes dictate
  • Manage and lead a team of diverse personalities. Train & develop team members. Keep Warehouse Manager abreast of any recommendations for promotions and/or impending weaknesses within each team member.
  • Manage and maintain an efficient work schedule. Improve efficiency of each employee and the overall team. Review and approve timecards.
  • Ensure a safe work environment for all team members. Enforce company safety policy and procedures. Conduct monthly, or more frequent, safety meetings.
  • Take corrective disciplinary action when needed as outlined by BWI Policy. Keep the warehouse manager abreast of any impending and/or ongoing disciplinary issues.
  • Efficiently utilize WMS system within your team.
  • Understand and utilize company-generated reports.
  • Communicate between shift teams to support continuity and the overall success of the warehouse, branch/division and company organizations.
  • Communicate the needs of your hourly employees with the management team to ensure management of the overall health of the organization.
  • Perform any additional duty considered critical and necessary by management.

  Qualifications:

  • Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
  • Experience : One to three years related experience
  • Computer: AS-400, WMS proficiency; Basic skills with Microsoft Office - Word & Excel (preferred)
  • Certificates & Licenses: Forklift experience and prior Certification required

  Key benefits for all Full-Time BWI employees include 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match, excellent health, dental & vision care plan options, flexible spending account and health savings account options, life & disability insurance, paid vacation and 8 paid company holidays. The minimum starting pay for this position is $21.00 per hour.

  Equal Opportunity Employer
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• About the company

  BWI proudly distributes the largest selection of lawn and garden, grower, turf, landscape, PCO, animal health and ag supplies in the Mid-South and Southeast.

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