Warehousing Manager

The Rapids Warehousing Manager is responsible for directing warehousing activities for the organization across all local sites.

This position is with Helena's manufacturing group which operates under the name Helena Industries or HI. HI's corporate offices are located in Collierville, TN, a suburb of Memphis. HI has provided formulations and packaging solutions for companies around the world for over 60 years. As one of the largest chemical toll manufacturer's and service companies in the U.S., we set the bar for the industry in ensuring the safety of our clients' technology, brand and assets with integrity and pride.

Rapids Warehousing is part of the HI family and is a commercial storage, logistics and supply chain partner that operates out of central offices located in Cordele, GA. Rapids Warehousing gets its name from the employee culture the business is centered around - R.A.P.I.D.S. stands for Responsive, Attitude, Proactive, Integrity, Dependability and Safety.

The employee's primary duty must be the performance of office or non-manual work directly related to the management or general business operations of Helena or Helena's customers. This also includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance.

What your day may look like

• Establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposing of materials and keeping warehouse inventory and available space current.
• Manages all business and transactions.
• Works with local plant accountants on invoicing and collections of RAPIDS Warehousing billings.
• Works with the plant scheduler and planner to regularly identify warehousing opportunities across all customers.
• Evaluates inbound and outbound shipments while optimizing warehouse space by managing each facility to full capacity.
• Develops and distributes an "open space report" to the Warehousing Services Manager and plant schedulers on a periodic basis.
• Immediately identifies any potential shortage of storage space in advance of the actual need in order to secure overflow storage prior to that need.
• Works with plant scheduler to coordinate the delivery of raw materials and packaging to the plant in order to meet plant schedules and support JIT operations strategies.
• Works with our toll customers to develop a "partnership" environment in order to effectively communicate and manage the receiving and shipping of the toll customer's raw materials, packaging and/or finished goods in conjunction with managing warehouse space.
• Manages employee work schedules for each local facility.
• Monitors employee productivity and operational costs of each location.
• Ensures compliance with EPA, OSHA and DOT regulations including internal risk management.
• Inspects physical condition of warehouse, equipment and vehicles.
• Initiates any corrective action required to ensure a safe environment for employees and regulatory compliance.
• Hires and trains necessary staff to operate the facility.
• Manages customer service and customer complaints.
• Develops business metrics and generates reports needed to monitor and evaluate the health of the business as agreed by the Warehousing Services Manager.
• Participates in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities to comply with OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations.
• Ensures that all drivers conform to DOT regulations.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Education and experience needed for this position

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Five years of warehouse experience is required.
• Leadership experience is preferred.

Other skills that will help you succeed

• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Oracle and WMS is preferred.
• Analytical and report writing skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations, EPA laws and industrial hygiene.
• Lift truck operator certification.

Being a leader at Helena

At Helena, we lead by example. Our leaders are expected to demonstrate the same qualities that we value in our employees -- integrity, passion and accountability. When you become a leader at Helena, you are not just overseeing a team of people, you are inspiring and empowering those around you to be better each day. And when our leaders do that, success comes naturally.

In this leadership role, you may be responsible for managing others on the warehouse team. This includes carrying out leadership responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training and coaching employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems by following all of Helena's policies, procedures and applicable laws.

Your work environment and the physical aspects of the job

There are potential hazards associated with any chemical manufacturing business but at Helena Industries safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures including engineered solutions and personal protective equipment and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could potentially be harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position is that of a typical plant environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud. In this position, you will regularly work near moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. You may be occasionally required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Lab and office positions at the plant would only have occasional exposure if they must go out into the plant.

Who we are

Helena Industries has provided formulations and packaging solutions for companies around the world for over 60 years. As one of the largest chemical toll manufacturer's and service companies in the U.S., we set the bar for the industry in ensuring the safety of our clients' technology, brand and assets with integrity and pride.

Helena is a special place to be

At Helena, we are family. Our employees take care of each other and support each other at work and in their personal life. Our family-like atmosphere creates a positive work environment that allows our employees to be high-performers because they feel comfort and compassion from their leader and team.

Our family-like culture is centered on our employees who embody our core values which we refer to as R.A.P.I.D.S. -- Responsive, Attitude, Proactive, Integrity, Dependability and Safety. At Helena Industries, you will find transparent and open communication. We care about our employees and value their opinions. We appreciate that our employees want to understand their contribution to the company's mission, that they take ownership of their responsibilities and then are trusted to perform.

At Helena Industries, you will find recognition for hard work and positive reinforcement through excellent benefits, competitive pay and daily workplace interactions.

Helena's commitment to diversity and inclusion

At Helena, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all our employees feel safe, valued and have the opportunity to succeed. We embrace different backgrounds and human experiences because our customers are also diverse. When we all show deep appreciation for each other and our customers it builds trust that strengthens Helena and keeps us competitive.

Helena supports individuals with disabilities and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform job responsibilities.

Stay connected to Helena

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Helena is an equal opportunity employer.