Warehouse Manager - Fluid Control Specialties Inc

COMPANY SUMMARY

Established in 1984, Fluid Control Specialties, LLC. is a professional manufacturing representative for the environmental flow control industry.  As a leading distributor of industrial flow and flow control equipment, specializing in valves, control valves, actuated valves, and valve accessories Fluid Control Specialties, LLC. provides vital parts and services necessary for water treatment facilities to operate at peak efficiency. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff is dedicated to providing the highest quality equipment, customized solutions and the most professional service available. FCS joined Vessco Water in 2021.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Warehouse Manager at Fluid Control Specialties, LLC. is integral to our overall business model in how we serve both our internal and external customers with the highest level of professionalism.  The Warehouse Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of warehouse operations. This includes overseeing inventory control, order fulfillment, product shipments/logistics, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of the warehouse team. The Warehouse Manager will ensure that inventory is accurately tracked and that products are delivered on time. This is a hands-on management role requiring strong leadership, organizational skills, and expertise in industrial equipment logistics.

KEY DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Warehouse Operations Management: Oversee daily operations of the warehouse, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping.

• Maintain efficient workflows within the warehouse, optimizing storage/flow, proper organization of supplies and equipment, proper handling and retrieval of goods.

• Inventory Control & Management: Maintain accurate inventory records using Global Shop ERP software.

• Perform regular inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconciliation of physical inventory to digital records.

• Monitor stock levels, forecast inventory needs based on sales orders and customer demand, and collaborate with leadership to replenish stock as needed.

• Ensure that products are properly labeled, stored, and sorted based on type, size, and customer requirements.

• Shipping & Receiving: Oversee all aspects of the shipping and receiving process to ensure timely and accurate delivery of orders.

• Manage inbound deliveries and ensure that products are received, inspected, and properly logged into inventory.

• Coordinate outbound shipments, ensuring that products are packaged securely and shipped in accordance with customer specifications and delivery schedules.

• Team Leadership & Staff Management: Lead, supervise, and train a team of warehouse associates, ensuring they are equipped to perform their tasks effectively and safely.

• Set clear goals and performance expectations for the warehouse team.

• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and implement training programs to improve skills and knowledge in warehouse operations and product handling.

• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment to maintain high morale and performance.

• Safety & Compliance: Enforce warehouse safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment in compliance with company policies.

• Logistics & Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline warehouse operations and improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

• Collaborate with sales, purchasing, and project management teams to ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.

• Customer Coordination & Reporting: Provide timely updates and information to the operations manager or project team regarding inventory status, order fulfillment progress, and any potential delays.

• Prepare and present reports on warehouse performance, inventory turnover, shipping metrics, and any issues or improvements to management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Yes

COMPETENCIES:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite – MS Work, Excel

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to remain professional and courteous with both internal and external customers at all times

• Problem solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

• Customer Service – able to manage difficult or emotional situation

• Ethics – treats people with respect and inspires trust of others

• Adaptability – adapts to changes in the work environment, changes in approach or method to best work with a situation, able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events

• Reliable and dependable

• Quality – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for improvement

• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

• 5+ years of experience in warehouse management or logistics, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or managerial role

• Ability to operate forklift, required.

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs – MS Word, Excel

• 0 – 5 years ERP software system experience, Global Shop a plus

• Familiarity with shipping carriers, logistics providers, and industrial shipping protocols is a plus

• Experience with written and verbal communication skills

• Must be available to work occasional nights, holidays, and weekends

• Associates Degree, further education or equivalent training, required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Standard warehouse environment: Standard warehouse equipment (Forklift, pallet jack, pallet racking, crates, etc.). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.