ROCKWOOL International A/S
Warehouse Manager
ROCKWOOL International A/S, Ranson, West Virginia, United States, 25438
Warehouse Manager Job SummaryThe Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all warehouse operations to ensure efficient and effective storage, distribution, and delivery of finished products. This role involves leading a team of warehouse supervisors, maintaining inventory levels, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and implementing best practices to optimize workflow. The Warehouse Manager plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate records, improving operational processes, and achieving organizational goals.2.
What are the day-to-day responsibilities of a Warehouse Manager?Safety of people and the environment:
Instilling a culture of safety first as part of a ‘zero safety incidents’ mentality in your areaAvoid environmental issues during manufacturing and warehouse operations through effective training and maintaining a ‘zero environmental’ incident approach to daily tasks.Driving productivity and product quality:Oversee the warehouse team delivering on ROCKWOOL’s high-quality product standards with consistency and on time against productions plans and shipping schedules, while maintaining accurate inventory levels all within the budgeted headcount for the area of responsibility.Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by managing the timely and accurate fulfilment of orders and address and resolve customer inquiries and complaints related to warehouse operations.
Cost:
Own budget responsibilities for the warehouse department and deliver the volumes within available budget while improving cost efficiencies over time.Schedule and manage the workforce, aligning with factory demands to ensure optimal staffing levels and the lowest overall cost.
Employee Engagement:Build and grow a high-performance team while ensuring succession planning is in place for key roles in the warehouse.Train, supervise, and evaluate warehouse staff, fostering a productive and cooperative team environment.Address and resolve employee issues and conflicts as needed.ROCKWOOL Operational Excellence (ROPEX):
Embed a culture of continuous improvement within the warehouse and supply chain through effective problem solving and priority setting.Documenting failures and inefficiencies in the supply chain and leading root cause analysis events to improve overall supply chain effectiveness.Stay updated on industry trends and best practices, integrating relevant innovations into warehouse operations.
What professional skills and qualifications do you need for the role of a Warehouse Supervisor?Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, preferably in Business Management, Operations Management, or Supply Chain, required.5-7 years’ experience in a distribution, shipping, or warehouse setting in a continuous flow manufacturing or industrial environment.Previous inventory management experience required.SAP experience strongly preferred.Commitment to continuous improvement and sound understanding of lean principles.Grow and develop the team through coaching, performance management, and sharing knowledge and experience.Act as a ROCKWOOL ambassador demonstrating our core values of Ambition, Integrity, Responsibility and Efficiency.Demonstrated or proven:
Organizational and analytical skills;Basic computer knowledge and skills;Acute attention to detail;Written and verbal communication skills;
Problem-solving and trouble shooting skills;Accuracy and data integrity.What are the physical demands for a Warehouse Manager?The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The job is physically demanding at times and requires manual dexterity, eyesight, mobility and requires a high level of concentration.While performing the duties of this job, the employee
is constantly required
to, stand/or sit, squat, turn/twist, reach, use hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee
is occasionally required
to hear, walk, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk, and smell.The employee
must frequently lift,
carry, push or pull up
to 60 pounds and/or occasionally lift,
carry, push or pull up
to 120 pounds
with another person, shovel heavy waste to shoulder height.What is the typical work environment at a ROCKWOOL manufacturing facility?The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
At ROCKWOOL, safety is priority number one!
We continuously strive to create safe and healthy work places and conditions for all employees. We provide all associates with personal protective equipment to include high visibility safety vests, safety glasses, shoes, gloves and head protection.While performing the duties of this job, the
employee may be
subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and work space restrictions.The noise level in the work environment
is occasionally loud.External hiring into this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and work styles assessment.ROCKWOOL is an equal opportunity employer . We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.At ROCKWOOL Group, we are committed to enriching the lives of everyone who experiences our products and services. We help our customers and communities tackle many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges, from energy consumption and noise pollution to fire resilience, water scarcity and flooding.Stone wool is a natural, fully recyclable, versatile material that forms the basis of all our businesses. With approximately 12 000 dedicated colleagues in 40 countries and sales in more than 120, we are the world leader in stone wool products.
Our employees are the reason we can achieve our goals and adapt to the changing world around us.Whether in an office, sales or factory role,
our employees
contribute actively to making the worldsafer and more sustainable.Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?
Join us and make a difference!
#J-18808-Ljbffr
What are the day-to-day responsibilities of a Warehouse Manager?Safety of people and the environment:
Instilling a culture of safety first as part of a ‘zero safety incidents’ mentality in your areaAvoid environmental issues during manufacturing and warehouse operations through effective training and maintaining a ‘zero environmental’ incident approach to daily tasks.Driving productivity and product quality:Oversee the warehouse team delivering on ROCKWOOL’s high-quality product standards with consistency and on time against productions plans and shipping schedules, while maintaining accurate inventory levels all within the budgeted headcount for the area of responsibility.Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by managing the timely and accurate fulfilment of orders and address and resolve customer inquiries and complaints related to warehouse operations.
Cost:
Own budget responsibilities for the warehouse department and deliver the volumes within available budget while improving cost efficiencies over time.Schedule and manage the workforce, aligning with factory demands to ensure optimal staffing levels and the lowest overall cost.
Employee Engagement:Build and grow a high-performance team while ensuring succession planning is in place for key roles in the warehouse.Train, supervise, and evaluate warehouse staff, fostering a productive and cooperative team environment.Address and resolve employee issues and conflicts as needed.ROCKWOOL Operational Excellence (ROPEX):
Embed a culture of continuous improvement within the warehouse and supply chain through effective problem solving and priority setting.Documenting failures and inefficiencies in the supply chain and leading root cause analysis events to improve overall supply chain effectiveness.Stay updated on industry trends and best practices, integrating relevant innovations into warehouse operations.
What professional skills and qualifications do you need for the role of a Warehouse Supervisor?Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, preferably in Business Management, Operations Management, or Supply Chain, required.5-7 years’ experience in a distribution, shipping, or warehouse setting in a continuous flow manufacturing or industrial environment.Previous inventory management experience required.SAP experience strongly preferred.Commitment to continuous improvement and sound understanding of lean principles.Grow and develop the team through coaching, performance management, and sharing knowledge and experience.Act as a ROCKWOOL ambassador demonstrating our core values of Ambition, Integrity, Responsibility and Efficiency.Demonstrated or proven:
Organizational and analytical skills;Basic computer knowledge and skills;Acute attention to detail;Written and verbal communication skills;
Problem-solving and trouble shooting skills;Accuracy and data integrity.What are the physical demands for a Warehouse Manager?The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The job is physically demanding at times and requires manual dexterity, eyesight, mobility and requires a high level of concentration.While performing the duties of this job, the employee
is constantly required
to, stand/or sit, squat, turn/twist, reach, use hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee
is occasionally required
to hear, walk, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk, and smell.The employee
must frequently lift,
carry, push or pull up
to 60 pounds and/or occasionally lift,
carry, push or pull up
to 120 pounds
with another person, shovel heavy waste to shoulder height.What is the typical work environment at a ROCKWOOL manufacturing facility?The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
At ROCKWOOL, safety is priority number one!
We continuously strive to create safe and healthy work places and conditions for all employees. We provide all associates with personal protective equipment to include high visibility safety vests, safety glasses, shoes, gloves and head protection.While performing the duties of this job, the
employee may be
subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and work space restrictions.The noise level in the work environment
is occasionally loud.External hiring into this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and work styles assessment.ROCKWOOL is an equal opportunity employer . We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.At ROCKWOOL Group, we are committed to enriching the lives of everyone who experiences our products and services. We help our customers and communities tackle many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges, from energy consumption and noise pollution to fire resilience, water scarcity and flooding.Stone wool is a natural, fully recyclable, versatile material that forms the basis of all our businesses. With approximately 12 000 dedicated colleagues in 40 countries and sales in more than 120, we are the world leader in stone wool products.
Our employees are the reason we can achieve our goals and adapt to the changing world around us.Whether in an office, sales or factory role,
our employees
contribute actively to making the worldsafer and more sustainable.Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?
Join us and make a difference!
#J-18808-Ljbffr