Assistant Warehouse Manager | Newport News, VA

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  • Location: Newport News, VA

  • Company: C & F Enterprises

Inc. We are looking for individuals who enjoy a team-oriented environment, can demonstrate individual resourcefulness with an entrepreneurial spirit - the foundation of our success! We hope you will decide to join our family of dedicated employees. Job purpose To oversee all functions of the warehouse while maintaining the guidelines and directives of the Warehouse Manager; promote and implement the company's core values in excellence and customer service; responsible for managing large team of warehouse workers reporting to this position; responsible for maintaining strong relationships with internal customers.

Duties and responsibilities Maintain Transportation management and warehouse

management best practices Responsible for Daily and Weekly reports Provides leadership to facilitate excellence in Customer Service execution. Provides multi-site leadership and management to warehouse facilities.

Responsible for overseeing product inventory control, tracking, shipping, and receiving. Maintains warehouse in accordance with all internal and external regulatory guidelines (i. e. OSHA, Fire Safety Standards, etc. ). Responsible for the Forklift Certification training program and compliance. Manage the supervision of the daily activities of the warehouse to ensure orders are shipped correctly and on-schedule. Leads and directs job assignments and daily warehouse work schedules

through clear and concise Supervisor Meetings. Supervise the maintenance of computerized warehouse management system (WMS).

Supervise, evaluate, and overall management of employees assigned to warehouse. Contribute significantly to the Warehouse Manager in the employee performance review process. Responsible for notifying the Warehouse Manager of any attendance or discipline concerns. Correct unsafe conditions or behaviors in work areas and report to Warehouse Manager. Communicate with other supervisors and managers to ensure a consistent team environment is maintained. May move inventory to various locations manually and by operating mechanical equipment; including forklift, pallet jack, and handcart.

Supports maintaining a safe working environment and focuses on safe work habits. Maintains a focus for self and team on continuous learning that will enhance skill sets and growth opportunities. Demonstrates a commitment to C&F Enterprises, Inc. core values. The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary. Skills Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Exceptional customer service capabilities Knowledge of warehouse logistics and operations Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to operate hand tools, forklift, pallet jack, and handcart Possess analytical thinking and problem-solving skills Impeccable time-management, organizational and attention to detail skills Ability to operate warehouse inventory system and internet navigation Qualifications Associates Degree in related field strongly preferred 5-7 years of warehouse management field experience, strongly preferred Knowledge of warehouse management systems, inventory control, and workforce scheduling Ability to qualify and train forklift operators for certifications Knowledge of OSHA regulations and warehouse safety standards Must have a strong background in product handling and logistics Strong verbal and written communications required Physical requirements Sitting, Standing Walking Heavy lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) Exposure to varied temperatures within the warehouse environment Work inside and outside; work around machinery with moving parts and vehicles Carrying, pushing, pulling boxes and items; up to 75-100 lbs, at times.

The successful candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening. No Recruiters/Agencies

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