Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic-injection molded products for the household & garage storage and commercial cleaning end-markets. We are searching for a Distribution/Warehouse Manager for our Jefferson City, MO location. This position will report to the Plant Manager. 

Responsibilities:

• Directs and coordinates activities associated with Warehouse Material Handling and Receiving Requirements, utilizing knowledge of quality control, inventory control, technology, and process improvements.
• Manages the receiving of products in an efficient and timely manner to meet requirements.
• Plans layout and execution of warehouse and considers FIFO/KANBAN/WIP requirements for distributing material to necessary departments.
• Develop inventory control procedures throughout the warehouse and manufacturing floor.
• Cycle counts, schedules inventory and maintains adequate stock at all times
• Maintains Trans4M system data for scheduling, purchasing and quality purposes
• Understands and adheres to all OSHA related requirements for warehouse work
• Provide safety awareness training to all Warehouse employees.
• Is willing to be a Certified Forklift Trainer and maintain all employee records as such
• Provides a safe working environment for all employees.
• Create an atmosphere where employees and management strive for the same common team goal. 
• Motivates and leads warehouse personnel
• Frequently attends meetings and interacts with multiple departments to support business needs. 
• Assists in disposal of bad product, manages all resin grinding operations for molding & exterior trash
• Directs employees on all shifts to support and service Manufacturing as needed
• Disciplines employees, handles grievances with the guidance of HR, maintains workflow for absences
• Trains and develops hourly staff, monitors hourly attendance, enforces compliance with company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Expectations

• Manage a safe, clean operation which promotes zero accidents
• Meet production and delivery schedules
• Meet operating cost budget 
• Self-starter with ability to work independently, working with top level direction from Plant      Management 
• Strong work ethic with the company and customer always as a priority
• Ability to effectively communicate with all types of people from owners to hourly employees for      business results.
• Very strong analytical and communication skills.
• Continuous improvement in a leadership role
• Proven ability to measure and perform against internal and external industry.
• A positive attitude!
• Ability to manage time and schedule effectively and timely.

• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience in lieu will be considered
• 5+ years’ experience in Warehouse Operations
• Organized, detail oriented, Team player
• Resourceful, with ability to apply critical problem-solving skills
• Effective Communication Skills
• Associates degree or better in related field
• Computer Skills including ERP programs, Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.
• Results Driven with the ability to deliver productivity improvements year-over-year

If you are interested in joining the American Plastics team and want to work in a fast-paced, progressive environment, we want to hear from you.  We offer a competitive salary, full benefit package including medical/dental, 401k, and paid vacation. 

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