1St Shift Warehouse Operations Manager

Position Type: Full-Time

Starting Salary: $110,000 - $125,000

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Assesses, establishes and ensures appropriate warehouse staffing levels.
• Communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to assure mutual understanding of desired results.
• Works cooperatively with peers and divisional departments to communicate relevant information in a timely and effective manner.
• Develops and recommends changes to improve policies and procedures.
• Reviews and analyzes personnel’s adherence to inventory procedures, product handling guidelines and other policies and procedures to minimize losses.
• Reviews and analyzes the competitive landscape within the community and keeps leadership informed of ALDI’s competitive position.
• Ensures the service provided by 3rd party partner companies and vendors meets acceptable standards and a desirable working environment.
• Supervises effective use of warehouse facility to ensure maximum utilization of space and equipment.
• Coordinates with direct reports in the recruitment and interviewing of applicants; confers with direct reports regarding advancement, discipline or discharge of personnel.
• Manages Warehouse Operations Supervisors to influence operating results, such as promoting a safe work environment, minimizing turnover, increasing efficiency and maximizing inventory goals.
• Provides feedback and resolves issues with the management of 3rd party partner companies and vendors to ensure desired service expectations are achieved.
• Oversees and manages the performance of direct reports relating to training, development, motivation, retention and discipline.
• Monitors the inspections of inbound and outbound deliveries, verifying proper receipt of product, ensuring compliance with company guidelines.
• Works with direct reports to develop and implement action plans that will improve operating results.
• Models the company strategy, as well as communicates the core values, of the organization to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees.
• Recruits, selects, promotes, manages, develops and terminates Warehouse Associates and Warehouse Shift Supervisors to retain a motivated and professional workforce.
• Oversees the achievement of warehouse controllable expenses; ensures results are within expectation.
• Manages the relationships with on-site partner companies, analyzes and communicates operational change concerns to ensure acceptable standards.
• Ensures that direct reports monitor conditions, equipment and employee performance to maintain a safe environment for employees, customers and vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supervises the activities of warehouse personnel, ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of day-to-day operations.
• Addresses complains promptly and appropriately across all warehouse departments and shifts.
• Ensures equitable treatment of warehouse personnel.
• Oversees and manages compliance with established policies and procedures and with federal, state, and local regulations.

Job Qualifications:
ALDI Acts Competencies:
Perform within ALDI Acts competencies as outlined below.

• Thinks Critically and Resolves Problems: Uses available information and instinctual curiosity to address situations before they occur and responds to emerging problems in an accurate and timely manner. Works to correct problems that affect the financial and operational success of ALDI warehouses.
• Acts as a Business Owner (Warehouse): Takes full ownership of running an efficient and successful warehouse. Supports the warehouse and contributes to the growth of the division and overall ALDI organization.
• Leads and Aligns: Creates an energizing environment that supports the success of the team by providing direction, motivation, clarity, resources and support to excel in the current environment and in times of change.
• Drives for Success: Delivers excellent performance by seizing opportunities and proactively taking concrete actions that adhere to ALDI policies and procedures. Goes the extra mile and persistently overcomes obstacles to improve results.
• Develops Others: Takes action to ensure that individuals and the team have the necessary skills and behaviors to perform optimally and meet warehouse needs now and in the future.
• Demonstrates a Positive Attitude & Resilience: Adapts positively to pressure, setbacks, challenges and change in order to achieve and sustain peak effectiveness.
• Collaboration: Believes in collaborative efforts and decision making. Focuses on constant verbal and written communication to ensure mutual understanding. Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Sustains High Performance: Sets clear performance standards and monitors progress against standards.
• Leads Change: Leading change and taking well-reasoned risks even in the face of that change. Includes openness and acceptance of change and willingness to balance the risks and trade-offs versus waiting.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to be employed for this role at ALDI

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings.
• Knowledge of products and services of the company.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instructions.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Conflict management skills.
• Ability to evaluate work performance and motivate behavior change among direct reports when necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and performance of direct reports.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize office computers and related software for operational needs.
• Ability to recommend, interpret, and apply ALDI operating policies and procedures.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• At least three months experience in an alternate management role within ALDI preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally required to lift and place product weighing up to 45 pounds on pallets at various heights.
• Occasionally work in varying temperatures, hot and cold (including outdoor temperatures and refrigerator/freezer environments).
• Occasionally required to sit, stand, bend, reach, grip, push, pull, lift, carry and walk throughout the warehouse.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• PerkSpot National Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.