Warehouse Operations Manager

Warehouse Operations Manager
Compensation: Starting pay rate of $64,000-79,000/yr + profit sharing bonuses.
Location: South Houston, TX

Lead and manage an important warehouse operation for a 115+ years privately held family business.  Huyett is a manufacturer and master distributor of industrial fasteners and is looking for a culture-driven warehouse operations leader, for a recently acquired business in Houston.  This operation is a vital and strategic part of an aggressive go-to-market strategy encompassing e-commerce fulfillment and a local Will Call and supply chain support.  Huyett is a family-owned privately held company that prizes its Culture of Excellence which is fostered by a capable team of professional servant leaders.

We offer these benefits and more:

• Triannual profit-sharing bonuses on top of salary.
• 401(k), with a generous employer match and a year-one full vestment
• Full benefits, including free health insurance option for non-tobacco users
• Generous paid-time-off policies, including paid holidays, bereavement, and parental leave
• Comprehensive on-boarding training program
• Great culture with supportive teammates
• Supportive managerial feedback

Culture, History, Vision: Huyett is a 115+ year-old privately held firm that is family owned, with a strong entrepreneurial and community-based orientation. With a unique go-to-market strategy encompassing best-in-class e-commerce; one of the industry’s only direct sales forces; an exquisite customer service experience; and strong data analytics functions to enable management to make intelligent decisions, the company has a very bright future.  Huyett has a strong balance sheet and is not cyclical to the oil business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Evangelizing and stewardship of the Huyett Culture of Excellence through 26 behavioral fundamentals and a corporate Code of Conduct.
• Selection, coaching, mentoring and development of a leadership/supervisory management team encompassing 3-5 direct reports and a total headcount of thirty persons, which is expected to grow within two years.
• Accurate, complete, and timely receiving, packaging, order fulfillment, and inventory control.
• Facilities, Quality, and Safety accountability for ISO-9001-2015 standards and greater.
• Effective project management in matters of workflow and process improvement, and the successful integration of data analytics and process audits.
• Future development of robotic warehouse order management systems.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Value system aligned to the Huyett Culture of Excellence with a servant leadership approach.
• Proven experience as a successful leader within prior order fulfillment or warehousing operations.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow up with stakeholders on completion of tasks.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions and/or environment.
• Previous experience working in a high-performance team setting.
• Ability to Work Powered Equipment or attain license. (Forklift, Reach Truck, etc.)
• Experience with LEAN practices / methodologies.
• Evidence of successful change management in career body of work.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to utilize basic office equipment.
• Ability to safely maneuver a pushcart.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 20-30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment: This is a warehousing plant environment. Exposure to high temperatures, moving machinery, moving equipment, heights, and confined spaces.

EEOE: Huyett is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

To Learn More About Huyett:

• See www.huyett.com to learn about the company’s products, services and commercial offerings.

• See www.huyett.com/careers to learn about company history, leadership, and management practices.