Warehouse Manager

The Warehouse Manager will provide leadership to the branch and manage a variety of general warehouse activities in an accurate, efficient and cost-effective manner.

Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you’ll not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today, but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future. 

At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.    

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the overall operations of the facility including supervising team members, monitoring expenses and overseeing P&L functions.
• Create and ensure a safe workplace and promote a culture of safety for the facility
• Partner with internal leadership team (Sales, Purchasing, Customer Service, Logistics) to maximize profitability, efficiency and to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding to hire top talent to improve the organization.
• Develop associates to become leaders of tomorrow by coaching, counseling and motivating associates to attain optimum performance, productivity levels, and associate morale.
• Provide effective communication and promotes teamwork among the team to aid in the accomplishment of the department objectives.
• Ensure that all Company and Human Resources policies and practices are communicated to the team members and practiced consistently.
• Accountable for compliance to all federal, state, local regulatory guidelines to include OSHA Standards and DOT regulations.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Five years' related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years' experience in Warehouse Department management preferably managing a unionized work force
• Knowledge of local, state and federal OSHA safety and FMCR regulations
• Experience in forklift certification and inspection, hazmat certification, operating various warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, stock pickers, etc.)
• Must be able to lift, as needed, heavy objects (occasionally between 60-75 lbs) with or without reasonable accommodation 
• Must be able to work regularly at a height of up to 26 feet above the ground (with provided safety equipment/processes/training)
• Must have strong leadership and organizations skills
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule with a "hands-on" management style
• Must be detail orientated and a team player; Excellent oral and written skills; excellent organizational skills and driven to excel
• Spanish Bi-lingual skills a plus
• Proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel.  Previous AS400 exp a plus

 So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion.  Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.  Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.  

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)