Warehouse Manager - Commodity Forwarders : Job Details

Job Description

Are you thinking about improving your career development and your professional growth? We invite you to join our successful logistics organization! Commodity Forwarders is looking for a full-time Warehouse Manager to fill a position within our Operations department. This is an exempt position with a salary between $75,000 - $90,000. This is an excellent opportunity to join our Los Angeles Branch.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Schedule: Morning shift

Your Role:

• Manage the warehouse activities to ensure the smooth flow of cargo for both inbound and outbound movements to ensure customer and vendor satisfaction.
• Promote a work environment where shifts work in conjunction to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure all necessary reports and records are complete, timely, and accurate.
• Ensure all freight forwarding activities abide by all government laws and regulations at origin and destination.
• Ensure the employees are well trained, knowledgeable and possess all necessary certifications, as well as complete assigned tasks and grow into positions with additional responsibility.
• Encourage and facilitate communication and team concepts of mutual support and communication.
• When necessary, interview for new potential candidates.
• Maintain consistent performance expectations, providing continual evaluation and appropriate feedback both positive and negative as required. Complete semiannual performance evaluations and recommend wage changes.
• Make sure the department provides the support required by other departments and stations.
• Enforce compliance to all policies, regulations, and procedures to minimize compliance violations for TSA, USDA, FDA, etc.
• Manage inventories for all necessary supplies.
• Make sure the equipment, vehicles, and facility are well maintained, secure, and safe to use.
• Manage warehouse providers (transportation, maintenance, packaging, fuel, etc.) and continually monitor quality, service, and reliability of providers.
• Promote a safe, secure work environment maintaining all necessary compliance requirements.
• Enforce that employees have steel-tip shoes, temperature probes, uniforms, etc. with them to perform their duties to minimize employee exposure to safety risks.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; college education in business or management is a plus.
• Eligible to work in the US and pass TSA background check.
• 2 years of management experience in logistics.
• Computer literacy including e-mail, web browsing, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Able to stand on your feet for 8 to 10 hour shift.
• Able to lift 35 lbs.
• Bilingual English & Spanish is a plus.
• Complete freight forwarding forms and documents.

Work environment is fast-paced; multi-tasking and handling high-pressure situations is preferred. We are a 24 hr. and 7 day operation business depending on the season - weekend and holiday coverage may be required. Available by phone for critical assistance outside normal operating hours.

Good Reasons to Join:

We offer a great compensation package, medical, dental, retirement benefits package, tuition reimbursement, and a dynamic global work environment. At Commodity Forwarders Inc., we strive daily to transport perishable products worldwide, while exceeding expectations through our people, network, and technology.

Commodity Forwarders Los Angeles address:

11101 S La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90045

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person