Warehouse Manager at VanTran Industries LLC

Description

Summary/Objective

The Warehouse Manager oversees all daily operations within the Warehouse Department, ensuring efficiency, safety, and accuracy in receiving, storing, and distributing materials. This role is responsible for leading warehouse staff, driving 5S initiatives, and maintaining best-in-class inventory and logistics practices aligned with VanTran’s production goals.

Essential Functions

• Daily on-site attendance.
• Manage and coordinate all warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory, storage, and job kit fulfillment.
• Lead and mentor warehouse team members, ensuring adherence to company policies, safety procedures, and performance standards.
• Implement and sustain 5S workplace organization and continuous improvement efforts across all warehouse areas.
• Monitor and ensure timely and accurate processing of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Drive ERP usage for inventory movement and cycle count accuracy; ensure real-time updates of materials in the system.
• Resolve discrepancies between physical inventory and system records and report issues to SCM.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Procurement, and Quality teams to support timely and accurate kit preparation.
• Create and enforce best practices for material handling, layout optimization, and space utilization.
• Ensure proper documentation, labeling, and compliance for all shipments and receipts.
• Participate in audits and ensure the warehouse is consistently audit-ready.
• Enforce safety standards and proactively identify risk mitigation opportunities.

Competencies

• Leadership and team development.
• Communication proficiency.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• ERP and inventory system proficiency.
• Critical Thinking.
• Problem-Solving.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Customer Service.
• Leadership.
• Self-Motivated.
• Time Management.
• Decision-Making.
• Ownership of Projects.
• Accountable to Objectives.
• Organizational Skills.
• Attention to Detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has direct supervisory responsibility for the Warehouse Team.

Environment/Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Working in hot or cold warehouse conditions
• Operating warehouse equipment as needed

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with working hours from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. However, depending on workload there may be occasional longer days and occasional weekends as needed. Employee is expected to work the necessary hours to complete all tasks on time and to a satisfactory standard.

Travel 

Travel is not required for this position.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of warehouse leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in ERP systems and inventory management practices.
• Experience implementing 5S or Lean practices strongly preferred.

Benefits

• 3 days of PTO at 3 months, 2 additional days at 6 months, 10 days total at 2 years
• 100% of Employee Premium on HMO Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, and Group Life paid for
• Voluntary Life
• Aflac Insurance—Accident,      Critical Illness, Hospital, Short Term Disability, Cancer, Term Life,      Whole Life
• 401(k): 4.5% employer match

The Company has the discretion to alter or rescind the benefits listed above at any time in accordance with any applicable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Required to be authorized to work lawfully in the US.

AAP/EEO Statement

VanTran Transformers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time in the Company’s sole discretion.

At-Will Employment

Your employment is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this job description serves to alter your at-will status, or should be deemed a promise of employment for any specified time period. 

Disclaimer

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, either express or implied. This job description is for informational purposes only. The Company has the discretion to alter the terms and conditions of employment, including the duties and responsibilities set forth herein, during the course of your employment in accordance with any appliable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.