AM Warehouse Manager- Chattanooga, TN

Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring an AM Warehouse Manager in our Chattanooga, TN facility. Our company offers competitive wages, potential growth opportunities, and excellent benefits that include, but aren't limited to healthcare, retirement benefits, paid time off, company paid life insurances, and supplemental Aflac and legal plans. We distribute Wine and Spirits and other beverages as well. Empire is a Family run organization with the backing and resources of Berkshire Hathaway. That partnership has allowed us to grow rapidly while constantly investing in our distribution facilities, fleet, technology and people, so we can offer our brands every advantage possible.

Summary

Efficiently and effectively supervises and coordinates activities workers engaged in cycle counting, receiving, day-picking, inventory replenishment, inbound physical return, and outbound shipments by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conducts pre-and post-shift inspections of the Distribution Center to ensure cleanliness, equipment and supply readiness for next shift.

Assesses condition of maintenance of Distribution Center, its equipment, and vehicles.

Monitors and manages inbound receiving and put-away activities, cycle count program, day-picking processes, and "top-off replenishment" activities.

Ensures inbound trailers are reconciled daily.

Maintains the "Quality Assurance" area and ensures that problem products are timely and efficiently resolved.

Determines space requirements for all inventory; locates in system; inputs location changes of product.

Ensures efficient use of inventory space and FIFO procedures.

Develops a positive rapport with all departments; efficiently and effectively resolves inventory and billing issues.

Works closely with the PM Distribution Center Supervisor to coordinate resources and correct discrepant items.

Schedules periodic, structured feedback meetings; conducts impromptu meetings to disseminate need-to-know daily information.

Inspects employee timecards weekly for accuracy.

Maintains harmony among workers and is the first person in the chain of command to resolve grievances.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises the all AM Warehouse Workers and Inventory Control Specialists. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Under the direction of the DC Operations Manager, assists in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory software and Spreadsheet software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Forklift Certificate

Valid Driver License

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

" Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. "