How To Be A Successful Warehousing Manager

09/21/2017

Warehousing allows many different job opportunities. The warehouse manager is a vital part of a successful warehouse. What are some duties of a warehouse manager? Here are some warehouse manager duties.

  • Order processing
  • Planning
  • Operating computer systems
  • Train staff
  • Supervise staff
  • Maintain proper records
  • Make sure deadlines are being met

Warehousing managers should also possess quite a few skills, as one might imagine. What are some skills a warehouse manager should possess? Here they are:

  • Good communication skills
  • Organized
  • Ability to lead others
  • Managerial experience
  • Ability to use technology
  • Reliable
  • Motivational
  • Degree in management

Warehousing managers usually make good money, too. The pay rate for a manager is usually a yearly salary and based on experience and qualifications. Management positions are needed on all shifts that the warehouse is open. For example, 1st shift, 2nd shift, and 3rd shift. The number of hours on a shift can be anywhere from 8-12 hours, depending on the needs of the warehouse. How do you know if a warehouse manager is a good fit for you? A good step in determining that is to get a job at a warehouse. You can get an entry-level position as a picker or a forklift driver in a warehouse. That way, you can see how a warehouse runs and if it is an environment that you would want to be in. Warehouse management is not a job for everyone. And it is an extremely important and vital part of the success of a warehouse.

Warehousing managers are successful when they have really good communication skills. The manager is the person that is basically the middle-man between the customers, the suppliers, and transportation companies. Communication is done by phone, by email and in person. And, of course, a manager should always be respectful since he is representing the warehouse. A warehouse is a fast-paced environment, so time management is also a very important skill for the manager to possess. As a manager, it is important to know where parts are, when a transportation company is due to arrive to pick up a load, when orders are due when employees are scheduled to take breaks, and so much more. Time management goes hand in hand with organizational skills, as well. Having a good computer filing system aids in organization, in addition to keeping meticulous records. It is also important to keep track of contacts at transportation companies that you speak with, along with their contact information.

Warehousing managers are a vital part of the warehouse. Their organization and focus to lead the employees make the warehouse run smoothly and swift. Managers have a big job to do at any warehouse, whether it's a large warehouse or small warehouse. 

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