Warehouse Manager - MDC Interior Solutions : Job Details

MDC Interior Solutions is a leading wallcovering and design solutions company headquartered in Glendale Heights, IL. It is one of the largest sources for commercial products and finishes in our industry. Today, a proven leader in commercial design, the company provides a broad array of products that have contributed to the company's success over the last 50 years.

MDC's portfolio includes Type II wallcoverings, a digital graphics studio, robust acoustical offerings, hand-crafted and specialty wall designs, and dry-erase coatings to name a few. Known for its ability to produce solutions that meet customers' needs, MDC has earned a reputation for innovative products, value and service. The company's product portfolio and knowledgeable sales team position MDC as the Single Source, Total Solution within the commercial design industry.

MDC has more than 65 outside sales representatives, as well as additional sales support, reporting to regional offices. The company's sales efforts extend further through a worldwide distribution network. A staff of approximately 70 associates are in MDC's corporate headquarters.

Job Summary: Oversee warehouse daily operations, ensuring efficient receiving, storage, and dispatch of goods while managing staff, inventory, facility maintenance and safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Manage warehouse staff effectively and productively to reach company goals and timelines.
• Manage accurate flow of goods receiving shipments, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping orders.
• Oversee inventory management with cycle counts and year end physical inventory while ensuring accurate recordkeeping to maintain traceability.
• Lead, train, schedule, and manage warehouse staff, set productivity goals and foster a safe working environment.
• Monitor and improve warehouse operations, optimizing workflows, space utilization and equipment use.
• Identify and implement areas of process improvement and cost reduction
• Implement and enforce safety protocols, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Liaise with other departments, suppliers, and logistical providers to coordinate deliveries and ensure smooth supply chain operations.
• Ensuring the building and its infrastructure (electrical, plumbing, HVAC etc) are in good working order through preventive maintenance and timely repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and qualifications

• Associate's degree (or equivalent) in logistics or supply chain management preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in a warehouse role managing hourly employees.
• Proficiency with warehouse procedures and policies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of company staff.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a warehouse team
• Proficiency in training and operating forklift
• Understanding and implementing process improvements and key performance indicators
• A strong aptitude for identifying and solving operational issues
• Knowledge of health, safety, and OSHA regulations within warehouse environment.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions ; work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; outdoor weather conditions and extreme cold.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

To find out more about MDC Interior Solutions check us out at www.mdcwall.com

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled