Warehouse Manager - Paint & Coatings (Chemical industry)
Akzo Nobel

Job Info

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We've been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there's a good chance you're only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It's what you'd expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

The Warehouse/Logistics Manager is a member of the site leadership team and is responsible for managing the shipping/receiving processes for raw material, finished goods, inventory processes. Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste Streams, 3rd party Environmental Waste company/carriers, regulatory documentation and labeling, recycle program, ensure accurate and timely processing of all returns and managing off-site warehousing third party.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in site leadership meetings and expectations
• Support operations to create a culture of functional excellence, accountability, professionalism and
commitment to company values and standards
• Manage and direct work of team leaders and their teams
• Plan, lead, organize and control the delivery of the operations contribution to site objectives and overall
performance in terms of HSE&S, service and quality, costs and personnel
• Follow all standard operating processes, looking for and responding effectively to hazards in safety,
health, security and environment, taking account of people, plant, community and procedures
• Develop individual team members and build a team which collectively is capable of and fully involved in
achieving the task. Enforce personal performance standards within team
• Ensure all safety rules/procedures are being observed and followed by team members
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of warehouse, including: freight, returns, receiving, parcels,
transfers, prekit and inventory management.
• Lead and develop warehouse team to deliver unparalleled customer service and on time delivery
• Manage daily plan to exceed expectations for productivity and accuracy
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse environment
• Ensure production inventory control, shipping/receiving priorities are being followed and status is
updated at shift end
• Account for proper allocation of person hours per shift
• Ensure all quality related process controls are being performed in accordance with established
procedures
• Work with quality department to ensure all quality related process controls are working properly at all
times and to determine new ways to ensure high quality product
• Maintain and oversee all hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams on the site
• Communicate and build relationship with third party Environmental Waste Companies/carriers
• Ensure regulatory documentation and labelling for all waste shipments
• Manage all current waste profiles and development of new profiles through third party
• Manage the recycle program for the facility
• Manage tote management program (cleaning, recertification and managing leases for all tote tanks)
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all returns
• Communicate targets to team (s). Measure and communicate status versus results expected
• Lead an operational excellence agenda by coaching and teaching functional excellence
• Hold team accountable for performance standards and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure team follows standard operating procedures and processes
• Attract, lead, coach, appraise and develop employees, ensure staffing and stimulate talent
(management)
• Mentor, challenge, and develop personnel with emphasis on change management, cross training
employees and driving employee ownership of company results
• Communicate and hold team accountable for all housekeeping standards, complying with established
corporate safety initiatives and maintaining a safe work environment
• Perform other key activities as required

Job Requirements

Essential Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Management experience in manufacturing or logistics
• Effective leadership, interpersonal skills, performance management, and people development skillsrequired
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and tasks with clear prioritization and organizationalskills
• Effective communicator with all levels of the organization (employees, managers, customers)
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, ERP systems (SAP), etc.)

Key Behavioral Competencies:
• Drive for results
• Customer focus
• Decision making
• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Inspiring others
• Value various perspectives
• Build strong team and develop people
• Demonstrate courage and integrity

Rewards & Benefits

Base salary range for this role is: $ 110,000 to $120,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

• Benefits beginning Day 1
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Annual bonus
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities
• Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks

Competencies

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Acquiring Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Requisition ID: #LI:SS1

Nearest Major Market: Columbus
Nearest Secondary Market: Dublin

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