What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Department Manager 1 position at Essendant Co.?
Warehouse Department Manager 1
Major Responsibilities:
- Supervises and coordinates warehouse operations. Provides regular coaching, counseling, and communication to associates.
- Supervise the activities of general warehouse operations by maintaining a clean and safe work environment while being compliant with OSHA and Company Safety Guidelines.
- Establishes goals, defines and plans projects to ensure operational strategies are focused on and executed.
- Manages performance through the performance management process.
- Interacts daily with other departments to resolve operational issues.
- Capture and analyze data on current processes to develop plans to meet established and future business needs.
- Manages people, processes, budgets, performance management, compliance activities, and associate development as required by the job.
- Understands and demonstrates United Essendant’s Core Values.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/Knowledge Required:
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong planning, change management and organizational skills.
- Demonstrate ability to solve problems, achieve results and foster strong customer service orientation.
- High degree of initiative, team building and dedication to effective positive change.
- Intermediate computer skills.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum five years of job-related experience required.
Benefits:
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401K with Matching
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays
- Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
ESSENDANT Inc. is a leading national distributor that fuels its customer's growth with a vast product assortment, world-class fulfillment network and a full suite of advanced sales and marketing tools. We strive for more than just success – we believe in building partnerships with our customers and our associates. Our business wouldn’t be thriving without our hardworking associates. We value all they bring to our company and offer a work environment that fosters collaboration, excellent customer service and personal growth. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.
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