Job Details

Job Summary

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing warehouse operations, processes and resources including repair and exchange, purchasing, and warehouse specialists. In addition to maximizing the process efficiency and productivity, this manager will be responsible for developing and tracking applicable training of all warehouse specialists and managing the accuracy of inventory. Optimizes efficient layouts, workflows, and utilization of warehouse space. Monitors the safety and security of goods and materials. Utilizes an enterprise resource system (ERP)to track and analyze processes and performance.

This position has ultimate responsibility for the processes of receiving, packing, loading, and delivering products, reduce costs and control the flow, storage, and disbursement of parts and materials for Western Aircraft.

• Review and update warehouse practices in line with company policies, standards, laws and regulations
• Negotiate terms and prices with suppliers and freight companies, monitor and assess their performance, and maintain cost-effective practices
• Implement logistic strategies, track goods from the origination point to the warehouse and oversee Western Aircraft consignees
• Analyze the supply chain data; resolve issues or facilitate alternative plans
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement solutions in a timely manner
• Develop safety guidelines, train, and enforce protocols

• Supervise purchasing, rotables administrators, warehouse specialists, and parts runners
• Create an environment of cross-trained employees, and systems of quality assurances according to industry standards
• Work closely with purchasing, MRO Operations and OTC Parts Sales to ensure proper handling/receiving and shipping of parts and materials
• Oversee training and quality control inspecting, ESD Procedures, forklift operations, and HazMat certifications
• Participate in staff management, performance evaluations, and disciplinary functions
• Consistently remain cross-trained on all tasks and jobs within the warehouse
• Fill in during employee absences and periods of spiked productivity

• Manage the physical inventory and inventory database through cycle counts
• Ensure quality of incoming, stored, and shipped parts and materials
• Manage repair and exchange activities, and monitor inventory levels
• Support and enforce an environment of FIFO (First In/First Out)
• Perform inventory adjustments according to management review
• Provide management with reports and statistics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Create various adhoc reports and provide analytics to drive business decisions
• Suggest modifications to the annual budget, as required
• Oversee rotables processes
• Oversee and adjust min/max inventory items as needed

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a warehouse environment for a production/service company, preferably in the aviation or automotive industry
• Minimum 5 years' experience in inventory control function
• Minimum 3 years' experience preparing invoices, credits, and returns
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a supervisory role
• Aviation background in Supply and Logistics desired
• Strong mathematical skills to calculate taxes, freight costs, cash management, and invoicing
• Excellent understanding of principles of buying, selling and order management processes
• Experience setting up and maintaining organized, easy-to-use database systems for vendor and shipping information, purchase and sales orders, Hazmat information, and training records

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge
• Valid Driver's License

• Work is performed in a warehouse environment with moderate noise level. The employee is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes
• This position requires occasional fieldwork where the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather and industrial type noise conditions
• Working around and with equipment having moving parts
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequent standing, sitting and walking, balancing, stooping – often for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate valves, levers, power tools and equipment
• Constantly requires clear vision to read printed materials and computer screen to accomplish work
• Constantly requires clarity of speech and hearing, which permits the employee to communicate effectively

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
• Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)
• 401K & Roth 401k with employer match
• Flexible Spending programs

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing a pre-employment test. Applicants testing positive for the presence of illegal drugs will not be offered employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.