Do you have experience managing a team? The Reisner Group is looking for a 1st shift Warehouse Operations Manager in Tully, NY. If you like managing and growing a team, this is the role for you!

Compensation:
*$115k/year working a 50/hour work week. $120k in year 2, $125k in year 3 and $130k in year 4.
*Full Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match 5%, Life Insurance and Vacation Time.
*Work Monday-Friday and one weekend per month.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage a large warehouse team and 3-5 supervisors directly, coaching and developing associates.

• Assesses, establishes and ensures appropriate warehouse staffing levels.
• Recruits, selects, promotes, manages, develops and terminates associates and supervisors to retain a motivated and professional workforce.
• Manages the relationships with on-site partner companies, analyzes and communicates operational change concerns to ensure acceptable standards.
• Works with direct reports to develop and implement action plans that will improve operating results.
• Communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to ensure mutual understanding of desired results.
• Models the company strategy as well as communicates the core values of the organization to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees.
• Ensures the service provided by 3rd party partner companies and vendors meets acceptable standards and a desirable working environment.
• Provides feedback and resolves issues with the management of 3rd party partner companies and vendors to ensure desired service expectations are achieved.
• Prepares and provides input to National Committees to allow for proper decision-making.
• Works cooperatively with peers and divisional and national departments to communicate relevant information in a timely and effective manner.
• Reviews and analyzes the competitive landscape within the community and keeps leadership informed of competitive position.
• Coordinates with direct reports in the recruitment and interviewing of applicants; confers with direct reports regarding advancement, discipline or discharge of personnel.
• Develops and recommends changes to improve policies and procedures.
• Supervises the activities of warehouse personnel, ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of day-to-day operations.
• Monitors and manages warehouse performance against budgeted Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and develops action plans accordingly.
• Monitors the inspections of inbound and outbound deliveries, verifying proper receipt of product, ensuring compliance with company guidelines.
• Oversees and manages the performance of direct reports relating to training, development, motivation, retention and discipline.
• Manages supervisors to influence operating results, such as promoting a safe work environment, minimizing costs, minimizing turnover, increasing efficiency and maximizing inventory goals.
• Ensures equitable treatment of warehouse personnel.
• Addresses complaints promptly and appropriately across all warehouse departments and shifts.
• Supervises effective use of warehouse facility to ensure maximum utilization of space and equipment.
• Oversees the achievement of warehouse controllable expenses; ensures results are within expectation.
• Oversees shipping plan as established by transportation management and facilitates order changes as needed for requested product, equipment and supplies.
• Determines involuntary termination of warehouse staff and informs director of warehouse operations of circumstances prior to conducting the termination.
• Ensures that direct reports monitor conditions, equipment and employee performance to maintain a safe environment for employees, customers and vendors.
• Reviews and analyzes personnel’s adherence to inventory procedures, product handling guidelines and other policies and procedures to minimize losses.
• Oversees and manages compliance with established policies and procedures and with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to recommend, interpret, and apply operating policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of products and services of the company.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize office computers and related software for operational needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and performance of direct reports.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group.
• Ability to evaluate work performance and motivate behavior change among direct reports when necessary.
• Ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Negotiation skills.
• Conflict management skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instructions.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally work in varying temperatures, hot and cold (including outdoor temperatures and refrigerator/freezer environments).
• Occasionally required to sit, stand, bend, reach, grip, push, pull, lift, carry and walk throughout the warehouse.
• Occasionally required to lift and place product weighing up to 45 pounds on pallets at various heights.