Warehouse Manager

Silfab Solar • Full-time • Burlington, Washington • 1w ago

Company Description

Making a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

Our purpose is to make a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

At Silfab Solar, the energy of our people is the power behind our success. Our employees actively shape the solar innovations of tomorrow, while adhering to the highest ethical operating standards and promoting a respectful and safe workplace for our diverse workforce.

Our state-of-the art facilities in the US and Canada engineer and design the latest generation of solar products and utilize advanced manufacturing technology to produce high-efficiency PV cells and modules intended to outperform the market. As a profitable and rapidly expanding company in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the renewable energy industry, Silfab provides you with an incredible opportunity to build your career and contribute to a sustainable future. We are committed to investing in our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for learning and professional growth. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement, but more importantly, we offer you the ability to make a real difference in the world.

Together we can create a brighter, cleaner future for generations to come.

Job Description

Summary of Position

This Warehouse Manager manages the warehouse production scheduling and may include support for new ERP/MRP implementation for the company. This may include but is not limited to setting up warehouse systems including physical layout, order management, inventory management, policies, procedures and work instructions. The position will also be tasked with limited technical support on the ERP system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Scheduling orders of raw materials and supplies in collaboration with Purchasing and the Operations Manager. Monitor and control inventory integrity.

Schedule orders for spare parts, in cooperation with the Maintenance and the Purchasing departments.

Plan and manage the shipment of finished products according to the procedures prepared in cooperation with Operations and in collaboration with Accounting.

Establish and maintain an inventory management system to include the physical setup of the warehouse(s) and the system for accurate inventory management. Maintain product identification and location program.

Develop policies and procedures for the implementation of quality control systems and traceability systems. Assist Quality department to track non-conforming product.

Manage and train warehouse staff.

Ensure traceability of the finished product through appropriate use of the information coming from production and proper use of the ERP-system.

Ensure return to minimum stock of raw materials and consumable materials in the production area in collaboration with Production. Provide guidance to material handlers for inventory tracking on production floor.

Perform periodic maintenance of the ERP management system, in collaboration with Accounting by updating the “item part numbers” of the finished products, raw materials, consumables, and spare parts. Manage physical inventories/cycle counts/random or receipt audits/reconciliations.

Plan activities for the organization of the warehouse including packing garbage removals.

Optimize the management of warehouse activities.

Draft the warehouse budget.

Prepare periodic inventories of the production and warehouse areas in collaboration with Production. Monitor and organize consumable items to best suit production needs.

Manage and maintain the warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, electric pump trucks etc.

Maintain accurate logs, files, and documentation.

Qualifications

Skills

Strong understanding of warehouse management systems and procedures.

Ability to work independently and as a part of team.

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work cross-functionally.

Traits

Possess strong leadership skills to effectively guide and motivate the warehouse team.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Detailed-oriented individual capable of time and project management.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum 8 year’s progressively responsible work experience in warehouse setting.

Experience in IT Systems and ERP (Oracle, Navision or other ERP Systems)

Forklift knowledge and experience.

Experience in logistics management.

Bachelor’s degree, preferred.

Previous experience in a manufacturing plant warehouse, preferred.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and move materials up to 25 pounds independently and participate in team lifts of approximately 60 pounds as required for essential production tasks.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position or move throughout the production floor for extended periods (for the duration of the shift up to 8+ hours per shift).