Warehouse Manager

Position Summary:

Carboline is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Lake Charles, LA to lead and oversee the warehouse including but not limited to the shipping of our finished products to our customers and inventory for our chemical manufacturing facility. We are seeking individuals with strong leadership to ensure the quality of our products, safety of the facility and coordination of all plant production in order to reach the best possible performance targets. This individual will be responsible for manufacturing at acceptably efficient levels, meeting production schedules, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, maintaining employee morale and discipline, and keeping overtime at a minimum.

Position Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelors degree preferred, 5 year direct Supervisory or Management experience. Certification to provide training in all forms of hazardous material transportation.  Must either have forklift certification or have ability to pass forklift certification test. Must be physically and medically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA standards based on exposure and manufacture recommendation for each specific location. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operating and maintenance manuals and safety rules. Ability to use a computer for all company required processes, procedures, and trainings.

Job Duties:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Assigns employees to specific work tasks, utilizing them in the most effective manner while assuring shipping schedules are met with a minimum of overtime and within company standards.
• Manage the gathering, stenciling, and loading of orders being shipped.
• Monitor orders being prepared for shipment according to the guidelines listed in the “Warehouse Manual.”
• Monitor and maintains on time shipment schedules. 
• Monitor employees job performances, coach, motivate, and discipline as necessary.
• Maintain proper housekeeping procedures to provide a safe working environment.
• Takes an active role in hazard recognition and injury prevention by enforcing all safety rules & regulations. Notifies Management of any accidents and/or injuries and completes required reporting through proper investigation per Carboline policy.
• Responsible for inventory integrity through cycle counts. 
• Responsible for coordinating export orders with corporate transportation for on time shipments. 
• Participate in and work on special projects as directed by Management.
• Follow all environmental rules and regulations to ensure hazardous materials and waste are managed in an environmentally responsible manner.
• Manage cycle counting and physical inventory procedures including variance control. 
• Coordinate with shipping on the movement of finished goods to the distribution center.
• Control activities related to generation of replenishment orders to all outside warehouse locations.
• This position works in a warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, and standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, forklifts, box cutters and tape dispensers.

Who We Are:

Carboline is a St. Louis-based coatings manufacturer with a global reach. The company, founded in 1947, produces high-quality performance coatings, linings, and fireproofing products in more than 20 manufacturing facilities around the world. Carboline has been ranked a top workplace, so culture and maintaining a safe and clean work environment is something we take very seriously.

Carboline is part of RPM International Inc., a $7.6 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM’s market-leading brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world.

If you want to be part of a growing global organization with opportunity for growth, we would like to meet you.

What We Offer: 

We offer a team atmosphere that fosters cooperation and creativity; a management team committed to employee development and an environment where people are empowered to make decisions.  Our career opportunities offer unlimited earnings potential and our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry which includes affordable benefits, a company match 401K plan and a retirement pension plan.

Carboline is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

“In order to be the best, we must hire the best”