Warehouse Manager

About Johnstone Supply

At Johnstone Supply we pride ourselves on our customer service, technical support, and professionalism to the HVAC/R trade. We are privately owned and part of the largest wholesale cooperative in the nation and provide the latest technology in HVAC/R parts and equipment. The cooperative has over 400 stores nationwide and sales of over $3 billion with six major distribution centers strategically located throughout the country. We are known for our exceptional service and our employees are known for their technical knowledge.

Core Values:

• Customer Centric –We focus on the customer, what they need and how we can always be ready, and always make transactions easy.

• Contributing Team Player – In distribution there is no one person that supplies the customer everything they need. It s a team endeavor, and everyone needs to do their part.

• Continuous Self-Improvement – Even though we are the best, we continue to get better.

• Work Life Balance – When work becomes extra demanding during the summer and other times, we make sure it also gives back so that our home life does not suffer.

• Takes Ownership – We believe in extreme ownership and leadership at every level.

These core values have helped us build a team of exceptional individuals that produce impressive results. If these core values resonate with you then you will love our team.

Benefits:

We offer an attractive benefit package including 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision for our full-time employees. Voluntary benefits such as short term and long-term disability, legal and identity protections, critical illness, accident, and additional life coverages are available. We have paid holidays and flexible PTO that increases with tenure. Along with an employer sponsored 401k, with 100% matching, up to 4%.

What work looks like:

Our office located at 4144 West Sunset Rd, Las Vegas Nevada 89118, is open from 7:00 am to 4:30 5:00 pm. We built the building about 3 years ago and it was designed to be a comfortable place to work efficiently while we continue to grow. With 12 locations in 3 states there will be a lot of distance communication and a little bit of travel. The owners Frank and Michelle have offices near yours and their door is always open. You will be involved in many meetings with senior management, and often tapped for assistance with team growth and difficult conversations. The full job description is attached if you would like to review it.

Warehouse Manager

A leader, who can orchestrate a fast paced, high-volume, ever-changing environment, to ensure that we exceed customer expectations for on-time delivery and accuracy. The Warehouse Manager plans, organizes, and monitors the receiving, storage and distribution of all items, ensuring a smooth and consistent operation so parts and supplies are located and distributed to proper departments in an effective and efficient manner as needed to satisfy internal and external customer requirements.

Team Management

• Maintains a personnel structure and staffing level to accomplish the warehouse and receiving mission in an effective and efficient manner. Interviews and hires applicants for warehouse and receiving staff
• Plans and coordinates work, trains and motivates, monitors, and evaluates performance of warehouse and receiving associates; ensures their ability to safely operate material handling equipment to move materials to and from storage configurations.
• Holds warehouse staff accountable for department and self-set goals. Performs formal periodic staff reviews. Provides routine informal feedback to manage employee performance. Takes corrective action as necessary and rewards employees when appropriate. Regularly holds individual performance discussions (i.e. One-On-Ones ) with direct reports.

Warehouse Management

• Supervise and schedule maintenance of company delivery vehicles; maintain a preventive maintenance program.
• Ensure that merchandise is received accurately and stored in an efficient and economical manner and maintain required records per company policies.
• Supervise the proper routing, loading, and preparing orders for shipment and delivery in accordance with customer instructions.
• Manage the delivery routes for drivers with the responsibility of planning efficient and cost-effective scheduling and routing of trucks, locally, and out of town.
• Supervise the proper handling of inter-company transfers of inventory.
• Proficiently use, and train staff, on required technologies. Including RF Scanner guns, shipping programs, warehouse equipment, and office software.
• Direct the safe operation of all warehouse equipment. Verify that forklift/truck operators are within regulatory compliance.
• Set up and maintain all driver files for DOT.
• Performs vehicle safety checks before driving and ensures all warehouse staff do the same. Inspecting truck tires, lights, brakes, fluids, etc. to ensure safe and cost-effective performance with preventive maintenance in mind.
• May drive delivery truck or van to transport items to other stores or customer locations. Maintains driver s license and clean driving record.
• Ensures all warehouse staff adheres to all safety procedures including defensive driving techniques, when making deliveries.
• Ensures all warehouse staff operate Company vehicles in a safe manner following all traffic laws and regulations. Reports any accidents or injuries to Asset Manager and Operations Manager immediately.
• Maintain communication with drivers during deliveries to ensure any updated instructions are received. Ensuring delivery conditions are documented by warehouse drivers.
• Ensure all equipment is in good working order and make recommendations for new purchases of equipment as needed.
• Schedule repairs and maintenance of trucks and/ or other company equipment used in the Warehouse.
• Plan, schedule, and perform all inventory activities, including cycle counting, inventory transactions, auditing, and reporting.
• Maintain the security of the warehouse and grounds to reduce shrinkage.
• Use excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to deal positively with senior management, accounts payable, sales staff, employees, vendors, and customers.
• Ensures compliance in the warehouse with all company employment policies, and applicable state and federal employment laws.

• Maintains a safe working environment by communicating safety rules; observing and coaching employees in complying with safety rules; removing safety obstacles; complying with all governmental regulations including OSHA, Worker s Compensation, Fire, and MSDS; and ensuring all equipment is maintained and operated in a safe manner including the training and certifications of employees designated to operate equipment.

General Results and Responsibilities

• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, standards, and business ethics codes.
• Maintains a professional attitude and personal appearance.
• Maintains professional communications when interacting with customers and coworkers. Treats all customers and coworkers with a helpful and courteous attitude.
• Holds themselves and their team accountable to the Core Values and Purpose of Johnstone Supply.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma / GED required OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Clean driving record. Will need to provide a copy of MVR
• Pass a drug screen and background check
• Minimum of 5 years experience in store management/operations in a warehouse environment.

Preferred:

• B.S. or B.A. degree in business management, industrial management or related field; 3 to 5 years of experience in warehousing, receiving, inventory control or materials management in a manufacturing environment, with 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Direct experience in HVACR or similar industry
• Experience in warehouse operations in a wholesale environment
• Experience with computer or barcode driven inventory management systems

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