Operations Manager (Warehouse Distribution) -Braber Equipment

Braber Equipment, sister company of BE Power Equipment, a well-established manufacturer, distributor and wholesaler of agricultural equipment and parts, is seeking an experienced and professional Warehouse Operations Manager with strong communication and interpersonal skills to join the Braber Equipment Team!

This role will manage the day-to-day activities related to shipping and receiving orders, shop, and yard activities as well as inventory management. The position will also be responsible for implementing new procedures to improve operational effectiveness and provide performance reports for Operations Leadership.

Braber Equipment has an awesome team of people and a great company culture making it easy to wake up and come to work every day! Are you a positive and passionate leader who loves working in a fast-paced warehouse distribution environment? This opportunity could be exactly what you've been looking for!

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipping/receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations.
• Comply with federal, provincial, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements including forklift certification.
• Communicate with customers, sales staff and transport companies regarding order status, discrepancies and delays.
• Responsible for satellite facility replenishment and maintaining stock levels.
• Maintain cleanliness, complete daily cycle, physical counts, and inspect equipment.
• Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of all inventories.
• Monitor delivery schedule and customer orders.
• Train other employees in warehouse operations.
• Manage the reception, handling, distribution, and storage of all freight, product, and supplies that come in and out of warehouse.
• Plan warehouse layout and space requirements to prevent loss or damage, and to achieve full warehouse optimization; consider full implications of product turnover, size, weight, and other factors when allocating warehouse space.
• Oversee Assembly team to ensure production deadlines are met.
• Develop, implement, and monitor warehouse processes and procedures.
• Ensure a safe and healthy workplace and identify and correct unsafe practices.
• Cultivate/Improve culture.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies, and order parts as necessary.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in warehouse management.
• Similar experience for a manufacturing company or an international distributor.
• Experience in import/export and container loading.
• Familiar with order management and inventory applications.
• Experience with warehouse management systems including bar coding and RFID.
• Working knowledge of trucks, trailers, and freight equipment.
• Experience in managing third-party logistics providers.
• Able to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Team leadership and team building abilities.
• Excellent planning and resource allocation skills.
• Effective computer skills with ability to use software such as MS Excel, Word.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of an ERP (Syspro experience is a plus).
• Forklift and Raymond experience.
• Good knowledge of WHIMIS requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset for continuous improvement.
• You have experience with continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/Kaizen) and manufacturing concepts.
• You must be legally able to work in the USA.
• You must be able to commute to the work location on a regular basis (Canby, OR).

Benefits

Why would you want to work for Braber Equipment? Because we care about our people! We recognize and understand the hard work that our team puts in each and every day. At Braber, every employee matters!

Check out some of the benefits we offer:

• A competitive wage and total compensation package.
• Target salary range is $70,000-$90,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Group medical, dental & vision benefits, life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) & 401(k) matching program.
• Paid time off from work.
• Training & development opportunities.
• Strong culture to promote from within.
• Modern, well-equipped environment with excellent staff facilities.
• Regular team building & social events - we like to have fun!

Braber Equipment is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants; however, only those candidates with the required skillset and experience will be contacted.