Warehouse & Trailer Services Manager

Warehouse & Trailer Services Manager

The Home & Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri, with distribution, manufacturing, and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide®, Hot Shot®, Cutter®, Repel®, Black Flag®, Garden Safe®, EcoLogic®, and Liquid Fence®.

Job Summary

The Warehouse & Trailer Services Manager will be responsible for all activities pertaining to the Warehouse and Trailer Services Department. These activities include receiving components, shipment of raw and finished goods to and from the production lines, and accurate inventory control across multiple warehouses and staging locations. The department consists of approximately 8 salaried and 40 hourly employees who support a 24x7 manufacturing schedule. The ideal candidate is exceptionally detail-oriented and able to manage multiple facets of warehouse operations simultaneously.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with Manufacturing to ensure timely and accurate movement of materials between the component warehouse and the production facilities.
• Manage an annual budget of $4.7M not including salaries or depreciation.
• Manage, identify, and implement best practices for raw materials, finish goods, and storage accuracy through SAP.
• Storage and management of all raw chemicals in accordance with current regulatory guidelines.
• Continuous improvement on key performance indicators (KPIs) including safety, inventory accuracy, quality, and cost.
• Manage all maintenance for fleet of trailers, forklifts, tractors, and offsite storage.
• Develop and implement a strategic vision to improve the warehouse operations, including practices, systems, facility, equipment, and change management.
• Collaborate and partner with other functions to improve inventory planning, JIT shipments, and flexible schedules.
• Oversee forklift and shipping training programs in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Create and maintain a positive environment for all employees.
• Responsible for selection and training of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising employee performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems and disputes.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Model the Spectrum Brands Core Capabilities to achieve service excellence, meet and exceed organizational objectives, and support fiscal responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Profile

Bachelor’s degree and seven to ten years of experience of warehouse management, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Five years of manufacturing/distribution experience and previous supervisory experience required.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.
• SAP system experience required.
• DOT regulations.
• Union Experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and managerial skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.

Work Environment

This role involves 50% manufacturing/warehouse environment and 50% normal office environment. The manufacturing/warehouse environment is not temperature-controlled and requires the ability to withstand temperatures of 90 degrees and above. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel equipment; reach with hands and arms. The ability to speak and hear is essential. Vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, with assistance. While performing the duties, the employee is regularly exposed to forklift traffic and moving mechanical parts, and frequently to wet and/or humid conditions as well as hot and cold environments. Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and flammables. The noise level is moderate. Must have the ability to complete a hands-on mechanical machine operational test as well as a written test.

Key skills/competency

• Warehouse Management
• Inventory Control
• Logistics
• SAP
• Supply Chain Operations
• Team Leadership
• Budget Management
• DOT Regulations
• Continuous Improvement
• Material Handling