Warehouse Manager

Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.

Although Hajoca is a large company, we work in a decentralized environment where each of our locations, called Profit Centers (PCs), is run by the Profit Center Manager as if it were their own small business. A typical Profit Center is the heart of our business and consists of a warehouse, counter, sales office, and (sometimes) a showroom. Our PCs conduct business under unique trade names and offer a customized business approach, honoring what’s special about each local marketplace.

Cowan Supply is one of those trade names and is looking for a Warehouse Manager at their Forest Park, GA location.

Are you a leader with a commitment to upholding quality standards? Are you safety-conscious and service-oriented? Do you have experience working in a warehouse environment and leading a team? If so, we’d like you to join our Warehouse team as a Warehouse Manager.

About the Warehouse Role:

You will:

Fully and directly manage all warehouse operations.

• Manage and hire a team of warehouse teammates.

Set clear performance expectations and goals for teammates and conduct regular performance evaluations to assess progress and provide feedback and development.

• Manage, schedule, and train warehouse and delivery staff to ensure safe and efficient operation of all warehouse functions.
• Develop strategies and goals for warehouse operations, such as process improvements, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to assess warehouse performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to optimize warehouse processes, streamline workflows, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Identify potential risks and implement risk mitigation strategies to protect warehouse assets, minimize liability, and ensure business continuity.
• Ensure that merchandise is received and stored in an efficient and economical manner and maintain required records in conformance with company policy.

Supervise the proper routing, loading, and preparation of orders for shipment and delivery in accordance with customer instructions.

• Review and maintain appropriate DOT records and physical examination certificates for drivers, ensure current training certification for forklift/material handling equipment operators.

Supervise and schedule the maintenance of all company delivery vehicles and material handling equipment in use in the warehouse.

• Recommend purchases of warehouse equipment; keep abreast of new warehousing methods.
• Maintain the safety of warehouse operations in compliance with the company’s Safety Standards, OSHA and any other applicable regulations.
• Maintain the security of warehouse and grounds to protect the Profit Center’s assets.
• Resolve all delivery complaints and receiving disputes quickly and effectively.
• Perform all job functions in accordance with the company’s Safety Standards.

Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.

• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

About the Driver Role:

You will:

Operate trucks safely and in compliance with Company rules, applicable laws, and regulations. Destinations include job sites, customer facilities, vendor facilities, other Hajoca locations, facilities of other wholesalers, or other locations as directed by management. Load the truck at the Profit Center with Hajoca merchandise to be delivered. Secure the load properly so that nothing will shift, get damaged, or fall from the truck. Ensure that the necessary equipment to safely unload the merchandise is available.

Understand the shipping documents that are associated with the merchandise for each delivery and have accurate directions to each delivery destination.

• Review shipping documentation and ensure order accuracy.

Unload correct merchandise from the truck and place it where the receiving party wants it. Obtain legible signature for all merchandise delivered per Company policy and procedure. Collect and secure outstanding payments for all cash sale deliveries prior to releasing the material to the customer.

• Work with customers at the delivery site to resolve shipping discrepancies quickly and accurately.

Load the truck at other locations with merchandise. This includes merchandise picked up at vendor locations, returned by customers, and purchased from other wholesalers.

• Provide sales leads by noting prospective customer names and addresses discovered in the course of making deliveries.

Inspect the truck and required parts and accessories to determine safe operating condition prior to departure from the Hajoca location. Keep truck clean of debris in cab and body.

• Advise management of any mechanical problems with the truck. At the end of the workday, complete the Driver’s Daily Vehicle Inspection Report when driving a delivery vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVWR) of 10,001 lbs. or more if a defect or deficiency is found.

At the end of the workday, remove keys from the truck and store keys in the approved location. Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.

• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

About You:

5+ years of warehouse receiving and material handling experience 1+ year of leadership experience Knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center preferred

Be able to drive a vehicle over 10,000 lbs. As a non-CDL driver, you must:

Be at least 21 years old Possess a proper and valid driver’s license Have a driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with Company policy. Be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical examination before beginning work and again at least every two years while employed and performing this job function.

Our ideal candidate will also:

Possess excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team Have experience in warehouse management, or a similar role, with a strong understanding of warehouse operations. Be able to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment in use at the Profit Center.

Possess and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of and be able to apply and enforce OSHA, DOT and other warehouse and material handling safety regulations. Be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, vendors and co-workers. Be able to remain calm and function effectively in stressful, unexpected, and/or emergency situations.

Be able to quickly develop comprehensive knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center. Be able to learn and operate the computer-related systems used for warehouse operations. Effectively learn to use Microsoft Office Outlook to communicate via email. Read, write, speak, and understand English. Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

The benefits of working with us:

Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers:

Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week):

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage Life insurance and Long Term Disability Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law)

Paid pregnancy and parental leave Paid day of community service

Full-time and part-time benefits:

401(k) Retirement cash account with company contributions Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth Company wellness program Employee discounts College tuition benefits *Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates covered under a collective bargaining agreement or employed through an intern program.

EEOC Statement Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.

Background Screening Statement We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws.