DC Manager/Warehouse Manager in Bloomfield, Connecticut at Mattress Warehouse Corporate

Distribution Center/Warehouse Manager

Job Description: Managing a 2 shift operation consisting of approximately 10-15 associates and functions within the Bloomfield Connecticut location.

Job Responsibilities:

Full ownership of running, leading, and managing the 20 hour a day/ 6 day a week operation of a 50,000 sq. foot warehouse distribution center for Mattresses and other bedding products.

• Strong leadership skills are of the utmost importance
• Planning, budgeting, and effective supervision of approximately 2 Supervisors and 10-15 employees (warehouse workers and tractor-trailer driver),
• Manage small number of seasonal contracted labor and temporary employees.
• Work with Corporate Headquarters and main warehouse in Frederick, MD to ensure processes and building functionality and synergies between locations.
• Direct all dock operations to ensure efficient operations, accurate inventories and accurate manifests of all outbound loads.
• Overseeing all shifts necessary for the warehouse operations.
• Responsible for all resources to include shipping and receiving workers, drivers, trucks and motorized equipment; ensure all are properly licensed and serviced for the safest more efficient operation.
• Accountable for asset management and inventory of all company-owned products and equipment.
• Develop and recommend improvements in current warehouse procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, safety and lower costs. Ensuring optimal utilization of all space within the warehouse
• Develop and implement safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment. Complying with all safety standards and guidelines (OSHA)
• Responsible for overseeing DOT and OSHA compliance including current forklift certified operators.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Conduct quarterly inventory
• Responsible for the security of the Distribution Center when unoccupied
• Supervise, train, evaluate and motivate all associates
• Assign and schedule associates accordingly
• Communicate with Director on a daily basis
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all associates and vendors.
• Relay all fleet maintenance concerns to Leasing agent daily
• Work extended hours and days as business needs require
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training (basic HR duties)
• Other duties as requested

Qualifications:

• Looking for someone that will own this operation and make it their own.
• Looking for someone that understands the operation is in their hands and they must work whatever shift is necessary to keep the operations running as needed.
• Fluent Communication in English. Bi-Lingual Spanish is a plus.
• Need someone that can train, educate, coach, lead and build a rock-solid team in the Bloomfield location
• Prefer a minimum of 5 years Warehouse/Distribution experience
• Prefer a minimum of 3 years Supervisory/management
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Knowledge of Material Handling Equipment
• Experience with MS Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience with RF Guns and Inventory management systems
• Excellent attendance
• Time management and multi-tasking skills

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Receiving Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
• Shipping Mon-Fri (Sat morning) 11pm-8am
• Some Holiday work required (business need)
• Closed Sunday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Management: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Mattress Warehouse is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.