Warehouse Manager Wind Services
Job Summary
The Warehouse Manager oversees warehouse operations to ensure efficient material flow, shipping, and receiving for offshore wind projects. The role focuses on leading team development, maintaining compliance, and improving operational metrics through LEAN methodologies. This position is responsible for managing customs operations and ensuring high levels of inventory accuracy and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Manage warehouse operations and material flow
- Oversee EHS compliance and customs processes
- Implement LEAN methodologies to improve metrics
- Lead, train, and develop warehouse staff
Required Skills
- 5+ years warehouse management experience
- ERP/WMS system proficiency
- Customs/Logistics expertise
- Advanced Excel skills
- LEAN methodology knowledge
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Lead a warehouse team to efficiently fulfill scheduled activities and maintain material flow through receiving and shipping docks.
- Oversee compliance, and Environmental, Health & Safety efforts supporting windfarm goals.
- Manage warehouse operations focused on end customer satisfaction and on-time delivery.
- Handle customs operations for the reception and dispatch of materials.
- Develop and manage the operational budget for the functional area.
- Track and report S, Q, D, C metrics to improve performance via LEAN methodology, system accuracy, and cycle counts.
- Monitor and improve accuracy and productivity while ensuring customer commitments are met.
- Implement operational objectives including receiving, shipping, put away, kitting, picking, and Kanban.
- Establish team goals and foster a positive, high-performing team spirit.
- Develop training plans to maximize workforce capability and manage team performance.
- Collaborate with other managers to generate and implement continuous improvement ideas.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or High School diploma.
- Minimum 5 years of operational and management experience, including leading teams.
- At least 2 years of experience with ERP (SAP, Oracle) or WMS systems.
- Experience in managing customs reception and dispatch operations.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with an analytical mindset.
- Minimum 5 years of experience using Excel (Medium-Advanced level).
- Disciplined, proactive, and committed to high quality standards.
Desired Characteristics:
- Proven experience in offshore wind or related warehouse/production disciplines.
- High motivation, self-starter, and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience utilizing Lean tools.