Warehousing - Indirect COGS- Warehouse Manager-DGM

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OVERVIEW

Support the business development organization in meeting the revenue growth goals of the organization through both direct assistance and by ensuring the plant-level personnel prioritize and execute accordingly.

Summary

Oversee receiving, warehousing, and distribution and molding operations. Manages the warehouse to include receipt of materials and control of inventory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• overall responsibility of planning, organizing and coordinating plant molding and warehouse activities in keeping with effective operations and cost factors
• Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, planning and quality to control activities obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines and equipment
• Maintains physical condition of the warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and production problems
• Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality
• Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report, inventory accuracy, inventory adjustments, etc.)
• Initiate, coordinate, and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures.
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts, reconciling with ERP system.
• Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Assure that facilities are maintained in a clean, safe and orderly condition
• Leads the production team in all continuous improvement and lean efforts to establish a true lean culture
• Working with engineering to determine suitable metrics. As appropriate, effectively communicate learnings.
• Manages communication, information flow between engineering departments, tooling departments and planning supply chain partners.
• Lead team in addressing manufacturing non conformances and implement effective corrective and preventative actions with root cause investigations with traceability to production as part of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee production and warehouse teams, trains, motivates and shares information, conducts appraisals, coaching and feedback, and delegates work to ensure the development of people while enhancing organizational capabilities.
• Manage and monitor operational KPIs, adjusting measurement methods, goals, metrics and monitoring frequency as necessary to meet changing company needs.
• Control production process development, quality systems, purchasing and EH&S.
• Perform other assignments as directed by source of supervision

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years’ experience in manufacturing management
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Empowerment and Teamwork
• Kaizen
• Standardized Work
• Problem Solving
• 5S
• Quality Improvement Tools
• Kan Ban Systems
• Lead-Time Reduction
• Set-Up Time Reduction
• Process Flow Improvement and Small Lot Production
• Knowledge of And Ability to Manage Department Budget Costs

Why work at Safariland?
 

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.
 

Eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Work life balance
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.
 
For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.
 
All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.