Warehouse Operations Manager

Warehouse Operations Manager

MRC Global serves the oil and gas industry across the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors as well as the chemical and gas distribution market sectors worldwide.

Job Purpose

Travel to MRC Global and affiliated warehouses to provide direction, support, and training to warehouse personnel.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The role's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Travel to MRC Global warehouse locations for inventory monitoring and to verify the compliance of corporate warehouse policies and procedures.
• Perform assessments of warehouse layout, personnel, inventory counts, and various procedures at MRC Global warehouse operations.
• Recommend changes to the branch manager concerning the layout of the warehouse, equipment on hand, and procedures concerning all areas of the warehouse operations.
• Provide warehouse personnel support as needed by assisting in the orienting, training, and evaluation of both new and old employees.
• Coach warehouse employees on safety operating practices. Support safety by example and provide training when necessary to warehouse personnel.
• Fill in, as necessary, for Warehouse or Hub managers.
• Identify opportunities to "lean" or improve MRC Global warehouse.
• Support warehouse operations by assisting with and training new employees on shipping, receiving, put away and pipe yard processes.
• Implement MRC Global's bin location system at new or acquired locations.
• Supervise and assist employees with set up of pallet racking and bins for new warehouse set-ups and warehouse moves.
• Supervise and plan for set-up of new warehouse locations or warehouse relocations.
• Perform annual assessments.
• Assure proper maintenance and appearance of fleet and compliance with fleet safety and DOT regulations.
• Communicate and administer company policies to all employees throughout the branch.
• Maintain confidential information pertaining to supervisory duties, operations, and contract information.
• Lead and direct physical inventories.
• Efficient in the use of all forklift equipment types.
• Assist in Handheld Scanner support and training.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Take reasonable care for the safety and health of yourself and others, report workplace hazards, injuries, or illnesses immediately.

Required Experience

• High school diploma or a GED (General Education Degree) or equivalent combination of education and work experience that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Four years' experience working in a warehouse or closely related environment.

Preferred Experience

• Two (2) years supervisory experience or demonstrated capability to supervise (warehouse-related supervision preferred).

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to operate and become certified on forklifts, order pickers, cranes, and other typical warehouse material handling equipment.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of basic warehouse functions and procedures.
• Valid Driver's license with the ability to meet the MRC vehicle policy and the ability to travel as needed to MRC branches and customer locations upon request.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of computers and software applications.
• Ability to travel to MRC branches and customer locations commonly staying away at two-week periods and occasionally longer stays.
• Working product knowledge of pipe, valves & fittings, oilfield and gas products.

Working Conditions

• Frequent driving/traveling.
• Able to interact with others frequently.
• Most work is performed at a desk or in front of a computer.
• Able to sit/stand for long periods of time.