Warehouse Unit Manager
Description
WELCOME TO SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!
Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans.
This position is responsible for providing direction and leadership to the Shift Team Members to meet facility goals in the 5 focus areas of Operational Excellence including Safety, Quality, People, Service and Cost. This includes: monitoring daily safety practices, securing site assets, allocating manpower to ensure service, and cost objectives are met. This role is also accountable for fostering a team environment through effective and appropriate communication, and providing direct management of warehouse employees and team leaders. This individual plans the daily work schedule by coordinating with outside vendors and internal departments.
- Plans the daily work schedule
- Coordinates shipments/deliveries to meet shipping and on-time delivery goals
- Monitors daily productivity and safe working practices
- Helps manage the workload and work distribution to meet goals
- Coordinates and plans employee training, development, performance management and corrective action
- Conducts regularly scheduled meetings with workforce to enhance BMS (Business Management System) and Operational Excellence to meet facility goals and communications
- Participates in Continuous Improvement Projects and Six Sigma training
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future
- Must have a High school diploma or comparable certificate (e.g. GED)
- Must have at least one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or operations environment, or completion of the GSC Accelerated Development program
Preferred Qualifications:
- Must have experience using MS Office Products (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
- Have 2 years of experience in a warehouse/distribution, manufacturing or related environment
- Trained in Hi-Lift, Sit-Down and Reach-Truck warehouse functions
- Previous leadership experience in a warehouse/distribution or manufacturing environment
- An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree, working towards a degree, or willingness to pursue a degree
- Formal training and/or experience with continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.
- Previous experience with timekeeping and/or production control systems
- Demonstrated leadership with a focus on organizational performance alignment, and building a culture of trust & integrity
- Proven customer service, decision making, and high impact communication
- Proven record of protecting others’ well-being and inspiring them to comply with safe operating procedures
- Established record of creating action plans for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.
