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IDEX Warehouse & Logistics Manager in Denver, Colorado

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES : The Warehouse and Logistics Manager will be responsible for managing and executing all aspects of the receiving, inventorying, picking, and shipping processes. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and cost-effective delivery of products to customers. Collaboration with internal and external customers will be critical. This is a hands-on supervisory role which incorporates analysis, vendor management, leadership, and continuous improvement.

REPORTING TO : Director of Supply Chain

JOB FUNCTIONS (EXECUTION)

  • Manages warehouse activities on-site and coordinates off-site warehousing requirements.

  • Trains warehouse personnel to ensure safe operations and effective, efficient shipping and receiving operations.

  • Properly control the inventory and prepare optimal size to be kept within organization; includes stocking level analysis, cycle counting program and other inventory control processes.

  • Work with the team to design and implement an optimal logistics plan to ensure most efficient within area of responsibility including efficient use of the latest inv. control technologies such as bar coding, automated labeling, etc.

  • Develop, monitor, and evaluate performance standards for effectiveness and efficiency in assigned including optimal space utilization, schedule and coordination of trucking goods in and out of the warehouse.

  • Establish and manage relationships with off-site storage providers (as required).

  • Directs the scheduling of shipments and notifies concerned department or customer of arrival dates.

  • Oversee periodic cycle count processes for the warehouse to ensure accurate inventory.

  • Effectively manage the budget for all warehouse expenses.

  • Strictly adhere to US and International Trade Compliance laws and regulations.

  • Adheres to budget requirements and works toward obtaining objectives and division goals.

  • Responsible for warehouse forklift equipment, providing both preventive maintenance programs and all necessary repairs in coordination with the Maintenance Department.

  • Recommends equipment requirements and replacements in order to upgrade and maintain warehouse productivity and efficiency.

  • Tracks parts and documents any quality issues. Working directly with purchasing and quality engineering on quality issues and quarantining defective parts.

  • Initiates investigations into causes of damages or shortages in consignments or overcharges for freight or insurance.

  • Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functions such as production, accounting, sales, planning and supply chain/purchasing.

  • Support new products, new / modified packaging, and planning as appropriate.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

  • Manage team members responsible for inbound freight, warehousing, order fulfillment, tagging & packaging, distribution, and outbound freight to customers.

  • Adjusts schedules of staff as necessary to provide appropriate support in assigned areas .

  • Responsible for the progressive disciplinary process in the area of counseling, oral and written warnings; ensures a productive labor climate in the warehouse operation.

  • Ensures that the warehouse personnel have safe, efficient equipment in order to perform their functions.

  • Ensure security of building and goods at all times.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

  • Champion of continuous process improvement initiatives in the area of warehousing solutions.

  • Establishes and reports warehouse productivity KPI’s on a monthly basis including but not limited toto order fill rates, receiving rates, on-time delivery and shipping errors.

  • Maintain organized, safe, and orderly warehouse including physical upkeep.

  • Oversee inventory management process to meet department and company goals such as: receiving and inspecting all inventory shipments and inventory returns; storing, organizing and accounting for quantity of all inventory items; oversee all activities affecting inventory (sorting, tagging, bagging, & packaging); oversee space planning and devise storage strategies for slow-moving or obsolete inventories.

  • Responsible for monitoring and auditing Kanbans and ensuring that product is available when needed.

  • Continuously eliminates waste and implements 5S and other Lean activities.

  • Develop cost-saving initiatives through optimizing logistics, evaluating flow & monitoring shipping material usage.

  • Leads continuous improvement efforts for optimal finished goods placement and overall warehouse layout. Coordinate with facility planners regarding future space requirements.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

  • 4-year degree in business, supply chain management, logistics or industrial engineering

  • 3-5 years’ experience in warehousing and distribution, to include 2 years supervisory experience

  • Advanced computer skills in MS applications

  • Ability to interact efficiently within MRP system (JDEdwards experience preferred)

  • Detail orientated and excellent analytical skills required

Essential Functions:

The physical demands, work environment and mental/visual 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. The work located within a warehouse & production environment.

Physical Demands:

  • Majority of the time is divided between standing, walking and sitting, with limited time climbing, crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or crawling

  • The employee must be able to listen and talk effectively.

  • The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls

  • Lifting requirements are generally less than 10 lbs. Manual lifting could reach the company maximum of 50 lbs.

Work Environment:

  • Occasional exposure to moving, mechanical parts.

  • Noise exposure is moderate.

Mental/Visual Demands:

  • Close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are necessary to perform the job functions.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

  • Safety and security: The individual actively promotes and personally observes all safety procedures. The individual complies with Environmental, Safety, and Hazardous Communications requirements.

  • Problem solving: The individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully

  • Interpersonal Skills: The individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.

  • Relationships with Others: The individual works effectively and relates well with others Including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works, to maintain constructive working relationships.

  • Communication and Contact: The individual communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.

  • Planning/Organizing: The individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

  • Quality Control: The individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.

  • Adaptability: The individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

  • Dependability: The individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $106,800.00 - $160,200.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefit-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

Job Family: Operations

Business Unit: Band-It

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