Maintain, promote and train associates in a safe and positive work environment by ensuring all Invacare Human Resources, Department of Labor, Safety, OSHA and FDA regulations are enforced and adhered to at all times.
Cultivate Invacare’s culture and values by promoting communication, teamwork, and respectful treatment of all individuals.
Make recommendations to DC Manager on observation and opportunities to improve DC Inbound/Outbound operations and or overall site operations.
Demonstrate proficiency in performing the following daily functions:
Inbound Scheduling, carrier management, unload trailers, receive and count product, put away product, problem resolution, document control.
Labor Planning, Order Flow Management, picking and packing functions. Slotting carrier management, trailers loading, Quality Assurance, site opening and closing processes.
Ensure that scheduled work is effectively implemented, assigned and completed.
Maintain the facility’s Warehouse Management System as needed.
Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion.
Assure the integrity of the inventory and assist in conducting physical inventories and cycle counts as needed.
Coach and counsel associates to achieve and exceed site procedures, protocol and standards.
Monitors and manages department and individual productivity to ensure cost effective schedule attainment.
Effectively manages department resources such as supplies and equipment to control costs and meet distribution center demands.
Keeps Manager and Human Resources informed of any employee relations issues.
Prepare and present performance appraisals, safety reports, monthly operational reports, weekly activity reports, and accident reports.
Serve on and drive the following administrative committee and safety functions:
Blue Risk safety program, housekeeping, safety committee, lift truck training, warehouse safety training, and first aid team.
Ensure that all required training is identified for and completed by all direct reports.
Evaluate staffing needs and costs; identifies, hires and promotes individuals with the right skills and competencies necessary to achieve superior results.
Develop a team environment that values diversity and uses various individual’s strengths to the benefit of the team.
Exhibit positivity, flexibility, creativity and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.