Warehouse Manager (Night) at BLUE RIDGE BEVERAGE COMPANY INC

Description

Warehouse Manager (Night) – Abingdon, VA 

PURPOSE

Blue Ridge Beverage Company, Inc., located in Central and Southwest VA, is a large beverage distribution company seeking a full-time WAREHOUSE MANAGER (NIGHT) for our Abingdon division.

The individual in this position will provide leadership to a team of warehouse associates to ensure that beverage products are accurately picked in a timely manner and loaded safely and correctly onto delivery vehicles. This position reports directly to the division Operations Manager.

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance including health, dental, prescription, and vision care
• Paid time off plus 3 scheduled paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program

DUTIES

• Train, schedule and supervise warehouse employees to ensure they are performing assigned duties in a safe and efficient manner. 
• Manage work hours to ensure adequate coverage while controlling overtime. 
• Ensure warehouse employees abide by all company policies and procedures, paying close attention to picking and loading processes.
• Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by monitoring safety and security procedures and protocols. 
• Escalate employee or safety concerns or issues to the Operations Manager as needed.
• Direct workflow nightly, including assisting with picking and loading as needed, following established processes and procedures.
• Manage team picking accuracy according to warehouse processes, including verification of load completion and count. Ensure pallets are loaded onto correct trucks in an accurate and safe manner. 
• Maintain physical condition of warehouse. Ensure that cleaning schedules are followed and documented. Provide a safe environment.
• Ensure that the warehouse is secure and that the team is functioning securely at night. 
• Submit and implement new ideas relative to improving warehouse operations and efficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Maintains professional internal and external relationships throughout the company.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity.
• Interacts and collaborates with company employees at all levels in a respectful manner.
• Leads by example, builds trust, values others and communicates effectively with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrates sense of urgency in accomplishing goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to work nights and early mornings as training, team-building, and other circumstances dictate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associates degree from a two-year college or technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in operations, warehousing, logistics or distribution.
• Demonstrated success in leadership, organizational development, administration, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Power equipment certified including forklifts and other product-moving equipment.
• Demonstrated success in setting priorities; exceptional analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills; strong ability to multi-task across diverse projects, issues, and scenarios, with the ability to pivot quickly.
• Proficiency with warehouse management software preferred.
• Ability to work in a team-based, collaborative environment with employees at all levels.
• Practical math skills and strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility.

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EOE: Blue Ridge Beverage is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

All candidates must consent to a pre-employment drug screen that includes testing for the presence of THC.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The following list of physical requirements are required to perform the entire job: standing; walking; sitting; stooping; fine finger and hand manipulation; speaking clearly; hearing to be able to maintain conversation; seeing to be able to read and to drive a vehicle; and lifting, moving, and carrying 25-40 lbs. repetitively, and occasionally up to 170 lbs. when handling kegs. Must be able to bend, lift, carry, climb, stoop and stack product using a hand truck or electric pallet jack.