PeterLacke USA Looking for Warehouse Manager at Troy, MI Full Time

Peter-Lacke USA is seeking a highly-motivated, experienced individual to to serve as Warehouse Manager for our paints & coatings manufacturing facility in Troy, Michigan. The ideal candidate will be well versed in logistics, as well as overall warehouse management. This is a working manager position and the individual filling this role will be expected to spend time working among warehouse staff on a regular basis.
Peter-Lacke USA is the first U.S. subsidiary of Peter-Lacke GmbH, an international leader of advanced paint systems based in Hiddenhausen, Germany, developing and producing state-of-the art paint systems for substrates such as plastic, glass, wood, and metal for leading companies from the automotive, household appliances and electronics industries for 115 years. For more information on our company, please visit us at www.peter-lacke.com.

This Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing the receiving, handling, storing, picking, packing, and reconciliation activities of material in our facility. This position will have the opportunity to develop and implement new systems and procedures to improve the overall management of our warehouse operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position are outlined below. This list should not be considered all-inclusive. Other tasks may be assigned by the manager for this position as needed.

• Provide overall direction for Warehouse Operations.
• Develop, monitor, control and adhere to Warehouse processes: Receiving & Inspecting, Inventory Optimization, Physical & Cycle Counting, and Shipping & Returns.
• Work safely at all times and implement safety procedures for the warehouse area.
• Develop key performance indicators and management reports around productivity, quality, and delivery.
• Work cross functionally with all team members, including Operations, Sales/Customer Service and Accounting, providing updates, and maintaining appropriate communication levels.
• Ensure outbound customer orders are pulled complete and done in a timely manner to maintain on-time delivery scores.
• Ensure all receipts are entered timely and accurately.
• Strictly enforce FIFO on all raw materials and finished goods.
• Review inventory adjustments with team and assist with root cause analysis.
• Ensure housekeeping 5S principles are followed throughout the warehouse.
• Evaluate manufacturing and warehouse planning software and recommend improvements.
• Plan, manage and work on infrastructure projects as needed.

Qualifications / Skills

• Proven work experience as a warehouse manager.
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences using appropriate methods and technical language including presentations and training.
• Ability to facilitate teamwork in a positive and collaborative manner.
• Ability to work with all levels of company staff, leveraging an effective communication style, while practicing active listening.
• Comfortable delivering frequent direct written and oral feedback.
• Competent operating in MS Office suite, particularly Excel.
• Exceptional level of attention to detail required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, with little oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to plan, track and facilitate projects using applicable tools.

Physical Demands

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Troy, MI 48083: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Warehouse Management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Supervisory: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location