Job Information
United Distributors, Inc. Warehouse Operations Manager (Night) in Albany, Georgia
Description
About United
United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama. With two members of the fourth generation of the Hertz family involved in leadership roles, United is one of the 2-3% of family businesses that are able to successfully transition beyond the third generation. The Hertz family remains focused on growth, leveraging its most distinct market advantages in order to maintain its upward momentum. Its talented and innovative team of sales representatives and brand builders has the unique ability to recognize synergies between all three categories of alcohol, making it possible for United to grow its product portfolio and business successfully in Georgia and beyond.
Want to get in on the fun…We’d love to have you!
Warehouse Operations Manager manage a team of warehouse area managers and warehouse associates, ensuring that all products is correctly and efficiently stocked and rotated, including managing product availability and receipt, and ensuring the product is available and customer orders are completed each night. Night Shift Managers train Area Managers and new associates on the requirements of the job including but not limited to quality control, product knowledge, product rotation, proper picking, Company policies, and procedures, and using United’s computer systems. Successful Night Shift Managers are self-motivated, and communicative and thrive in work environments requiring collaboration, teamwork, interpersonal skills, and managing conflict.
Qualifications
Must be 21 years or older
Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university; or High School Diploma or GED plus three (3) or more years related experience in transportation, delivery, or logistics
Prior experience in and an understanding of Warehouse and Logistics operations
Able to learn and maintain knowledge of the company and products
Working knowledge of computerized hand-held devices
Responsibilities:
Responsible for all department managers and supervisors, with review/approval responsibility for all operations employees
Oversees operational systems and processes while looking for opportunities of improvement or revision
Manages day to day business of the operations department
Works closely with management team to ensure all operational, administrative, and compliance functions within the Company are being properly executed in accordance with regulatory-based best practices
Direct management team to achieve prescribed objectives, including timely inbound inventory processed and putaway, customer orders pulled, packed, and shipped on time
Achieve desired hiring and retention staffing levels required to support the forecasted business growth and budget expectations
Ensure that all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are on target for the operation for safety, cost, quality, inventory accuracy, and capacity
Drive continuous improvement to safety, cleanliness, quality, cost, and delivery while growing and expanding capabilities within the warehouse
Ability to dev elop, implement, and share best practices across the shifts
Lead efforts to establish and maintain a safe, organized, and healthy workplace that supports attracting, developing, and retaining top talent
Facilitate and lead creating and sustaining a clean and healthy work environment to attract, train, and retain talent
Perform other duties as assigned
Competencies
Effective Judgment
Plan & Execute
Coaching
Relationship Development
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Handles Stress
Managing multiple priorities
Problem Solving/ Solution-Oriented
Critical Thinking
Collaboration
Flexibility/ Multi-tasking
Critical Skills
Must have strong leadership, motivation, and persuasive communication skills
Ability to exercise independent judgment to handle a variety of duties; prioritize
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
Efficient time management skills
Strong computer knowledge and skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Patience, flexibility, and ability to adapt to complicated and stressful situations
Knowledge of warehouse operations including security procedures, improve loss-control programs, refining process control
Working Conditions
A ble to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather
Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas
Able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise levels and some dust and fumes from power equipment
Physical Requirements and Essential Functions
Regular, reliable attendance required
Able to frequently operate a pallet jack and/or forklift
Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, lift and carry, push and pull, bend and stoop, reach with arms and hands, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel
Able to grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
Able to stack, unstack and relocate large amounts of product throughout the work period
Able to perform repetitive lifting up to 50-65 lbs, with some overhead lifting required
Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance