Manager, Warehouse Operations
4 Months ago • 7 Years + • $150,000 PA - $180,000 PA
Logistics
Job Description
The Warehouse Manager will oversee day-to-day operations for the manufacturing warehouse, including receiving, stocking, inventory management, and shipping. Responsibilities include planning, developing, and improving warehouse processes, as well as hiring and developing warehouse teams. The role involves assisting in the transition to a more production-ready company, developing strategies for timely material delivery, implementing safety guidelines, managing daily operations across multiple facilities, monitoring budget performance, developing and monitoring KPIs for continuous improvement, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. The manager will also be responsible for developing the existing warehouse team and hiring new personnel, managing, hiring, and training warehouse staff, and facilitating their career growth.
Good To Have:
- Master's degree or MBA
- Automotive or autonomous vehicle industry experience
- Cross-functional team experience
- SAP experience preferred
Must Have:
- Bachelors degree
- 7+ years of professional warehouse/logistics experience
- 3+ years of management experience
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) experience
- Collaborative environment experience
- Problem-solving and efficiency improvement skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Excellent driving history and flexibility for commute
Perks:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
- Sign-on bonus may be offered
As our Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day operations for the manufacturing warehouse including receiving, stocking, inventory management, shipping, and other warehouse-related activities. You will also be responsible for planning, developing, and improving warehouse processes within the network. Additionally, you are responsible for hiring and developing the warehouse teams across the network.
You will be responsible for assisting us in transitioning to a more production-ready company.
In this role, you will:
- Develop a strategy for making sure all our materials are delivered on time to our internal customers at the most efficient cost during a high growth environment – General Assembly and Base Operations
- Develop and implement the safety guidelines to ensure team safety and standardized work processes within the warehouse.
- Manage daily warehouse operations within multiple facilities, including receiving, kitting, and cycle counting.
- Support in the monitoring and management of budget forecast and performance against forecast; develop and implement corrective actions when performance is not in line with budget
- Develop and monitor KPIs to ensure continuous cost, service, and quality improvement.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure Logistics is providing high-quality service. Including but limited to, Zoox Logistics, Engineering, Service Operations
- Develop the existing warehouse team and play an active role in hiring activities to grow the team. Manage, hire, and train high-caliber warehouse personnel (contractors and FTEs) and facilitate their career growth within Logistics Operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
- 7+ years of professional work experience in a product-based warehouse/logistics operations
- 3+ years of experience managing large teams of FTEs and contingent workers
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality
- Proven ability to problem solve and improve operational efficiency with a proactive mindset and resourcefulness
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members and management and explain technical issues
- Excellent driving history, and ability to lead and commute to different warehouse locations – must be flexible
Bonus Qualifications
- Master's degree or MBA
- Experience in the automotive or autonomous vehicle industry
- Working with cross-functional teams on go-to-market initiatives
- Experience working with SAP preferred
$150,000 - $180,000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
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