Dakota Supply Group (DSG) is seeking a Warehouse Manager in our Fargo, ND Electrical location.
In this full time, hourly position, work typically ranges between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, but may vary on occasion according to business needs.
As an Assistant Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for providing leadership and management in the day-to-day operations of warehouse and delivery operations, and for assigned warehouse personnel and activities.
DSG is a people-centric, customer-obsessed, and growth-focused wholesale distributor.
With over 130,000 (and growing!) products, not only are we one of the most diversified suppliers in the upper Midwest, we also have expertise in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, waterworks, utility, communications, and more! We have fun, we are friendly, and we embody a culture that genuinely cares for people far beyond their job title.
Our purpose is to serve fellow employee owners, our partners, and communities toward building a better America, one job at a time.
We are proud to be 100% employee owned, with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that gives our employee owners a unique opportunity to build their personal wealth in addition to a traditional retirement plan.
A Typical Day in the Life of a Warehouse Manager at DSG:
Train, motivate, monitor, and evaluate the performance of Warehouse Associates
Guide Associates through the review process, using coaching and development and disciplinary action as necessary
Plan and coordinate staffing, including scheduling weekend on-call warehouse and delivery coverage, and serve as backup for coverage as needed
Plan, coordinate, and maintain the daily delivery schedule, and communicate daily with customers, drivers and members of our Sales Team
Ensure all Warehouse Associates follow proper policy and safety procedures, as defined by company policy, and that all accidents/incidents are reported
Monitor inventory control, including cycle counts, stock outs and shipping & receiving errors
Oversee that the movement of material from receiving to the warehouse is in an efficient, effective and safe manner
Ensure materials are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures
Monitor and measure receiving and warehouse performance for accuracy of location, receiving, movement, and storage of all materials
Recommend measures to improve department operating efficiencies, working conditions, and Associate performance whenever possible
Perform other warehouse duties or projects as needed, or assigned by, the Branch Manager
A Successful Warehouse Manager typically has:
A High School diploma or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, methods, and best practices normally acquired in 3-5 years of field experience or equivalent training.
Outstanding interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
An in-depth understanding of company policies, products, procedures, and operations.
The ability to plan, prioritize and organize work effectively and to work effectively under pressure and deadlines.
Applicable computer/technical skills as required for the job.
A knack for analyzing problems in order to propose reasonable solutions, make logical decisions, execute decisions, and follow-up with feedback as appropriate.
The physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
on a regular basis, and up to 100 lbs.
on an occasional basis.
An innate dedication to develop and support a teamwork environment.
At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You:
We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.
You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.
You will have the opportunity to prepare for your future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.
We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.