Warehouse Manager - Deforest

WHO IS HOLCIM?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE HOLCIM PEOPLE

Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Warehouse Manager coordinates all Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Management operations in accordance with company objectives and customer requirements.  The Warehouse Manager is expected to accomplish the following objectives: use Strategy Deployment and systematic continuous improvement techniques to drive better team Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost results; Grow a high performance culture through intentional capability building and teammate engagement; Collaborate with customers and internal departments, as well as corporate Logistics, Planning, Sales, and other resources.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Leadership

•   Direct the Warehouse team in the preparation and implementation of operating plans and strategies consistent with the business plan. The Warehouse Team consists of Shipping and Receiving teammates.
•   Actively support safety initiatives including, safety observations, safety audits, 5S, risk assessment, as well as near miss and incident investigation and remediation.
•   Manage the department with the appropriate communications of goals, performance feedback, corrective actions, rewards and recognition to provide optimum teammate relations.
•   Mentor supervisors and department lead to maximize capabilities in leadership, operations, and continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement

•   Learn, teach and drive LEAN Manufacturing using the FSBP Strategy Deployment framework and daily coaching in Gemba.
•   Use Visual Management to make problems obvious, identify actionable root causes, and develop corresponding action plans to reach desired operational performance.
•   Maintain the SQDCCP board. Monitor adherence to the Shipping Heijunka board and ST/LT boards.
•   Set and achieve operational cost reduction targets.
•   Understand and employ appropriate tools: 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, etc.

Customer Focus

•   Implement quality assurance strategies to ensure deliveries that arrive at our customers’ sites are correct, on time, and undamaged.
•   Proactively communicate to those impacted, either internally or externally, potential risks and actual deviations to planned schedules.
•   Enhance consistency and reliability of processes through working standard development, routine auditing, and effective teammate training.

Financial Management

•   Establish and meet annual expense budget for warehouse operations.
•   Plan the use of facilities, equipment, and personnel to meet current and future business requirements including department budgets and guidelines, plant layout and improvement, and capital and expenditure programs.
•   Identify causes of inventory inaccuracy and reduce them using a team root cause/ countermeasure process.
•   Ensure operating practices meet corporate and regulatory financial reporting standards.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

•   Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience.
•   At least 7 years of Manufacturing or Warehouse experience
•   At least 5 years Manufacturing or Warehouse experience in a mid-level leadership role
•   Lean Mfg/Six Sigma certificate and/or 3 years CI experience preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

•   Competitive Compensation
•   Retirement Savings
•   Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
•   Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs
•   Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care
•   Vision and other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts
•   Paid Time Off and Holidays
•   Paid Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity)
•   Educational Assistance Program

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email HBEAccommodations@holcim.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.

Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC, and its affiliates and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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