Warehouse Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Warehouse Manager is the site manager for the OES Laredo warehouse and has overall responsibility for site operations. The role leads both the production side (assembling programming testing kitting labeling and packaging) and the warehouse side (receiving inventory storage staging and shipping) and manages all Laredo site staff.

The Warehouse Manager owns the sites results: safety quality on-time delivery inventory accuracy productivity and cost. The role reports the sites key performance indicators (KPIs) leads the sites safety program keeps the site compliant with the OES integrated management system (ISO 9001 ISO 14001 and ISO 45001) and is the main point of contact for customers OES Corporate and vendors regarding site matters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Site Leadership & Operations Management

• Direct all daily production and warehouse operations at the Laredo site to meet customer requirements schedules and cost targets.
• Plan staffing shifts and capacity to match customer demand and seasonal volume.
• Serve as the main site contact for customers OES Corporate and vendors; communicate priorities issues and changes promptly.
• Prepare and manage the site budget labor plan and expenses; approve purchases within assigned authority.

Production Management

• Own execution of the production plan through the Production Lead and team.
• Make sure standard work and work instructions are current followed and used for training; balance lines and resolve bottlenecks.
• Work with IT and the customer to launch new products and process changes.

Warehouse Inventory & Shipping

• Oversee receiving put-away storage replenishment picking packing staging and shipping through the Warehouse Lead and team.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and physical inventories and make sure all transactions are recorded correctly in company systems.
• Coordinate cross-border and inter-warehouse moves with Import/Export Logistics carriers and customs brokers so shipments leave complete documented and on time.

KPIs Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Set track and report site KPIs
• Prepare daily weekly and monthly performance reports for management and customers and explain results and the actions to close any gaps.
• Lead lean 5S and continuous-improvement work; lead root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.

Safety Health & Environmental

• Lead the site safety program and be accountable for a safe workplace under OSHA and ISO 45001.
• Make sure every employee completes site and job safety training and that training records are kept.
• Lead site injury and incident reporting investigations and corrective actions.
• Conduct regular safety and 5S audits and manage environmental requirements under ISO 14001 including waste recycling and R2 material handling.

Quality & Management System

• Make sure site work follows the OES integrated management system (ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001) and customer requirements.
• Control nonconforming product and lead corrective action with the Quality and ISO teams; prepare the site for internal customer and certification audits.
• Keep site documents records and work instructions current under document control.

People Leadership

• Lead schedule coach and develop all Laredo site staff; set clear expectations and hold regular one-on-ones and team meetings.
• Recruit and select new team members with HR; recommend hiring promotion discipline and termination decisions and document performance and conduct issues in partnership with HR.
• Approve timecards accurately and on time and make sure non-exempt employees record all time worked take their breaks and are paid for all overtime.

Facility Equipment & Security

• Maintain the building equipment and forklifts in safe working order; schedule preventive maintenance and coordinate repairs.
• Manage site security access and asset protection including keys badges cameras and inventory controls.
• Keep required workplace posters and site postings current with HR.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Leadership of production and warehouse teams including leads and supervisors
• Operations planning scheduling and capacity management
• KPI setting data analysis and clear performance reporting
• Safety leadership and working knowledge of OSHA requirements
• Lean 5S and root cause problem solving
• Inventory control and ERP/warehouse systems and Microsoft Excel
• Budgeting and cost control
• Customer focus and clear written and verbal communication
• Sound judgment and decision-making under pressure
• Coaching delegation and accountability

DESIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in operations management supply chain industrial engineering business or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5 years of experience in warehouse manufacturing or distribution operations including at least 3 years managing employees required.
• Experience in electronics assembly contract manufacturing or third-party logistics preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001 ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 management systems preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification preferred or the willingness to complete it within the first 6 months.
• Working knowledge of forklift operations and safety; forklift certification preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP and warehouse systems barcode scanning and Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Required Experience:

Manager