Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference
Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all or the same team. One Watco.
Here's what you can expect from Watco:
• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities
Job Summary
The Hub Manager of Watco Logistics is responsible for the overall “day-to-day” management of the receiving and distribution operations of a warehouse facility. This position plays a critical role in providing quality service to customers, encouraging team morale and performance, while maintaining a positive culture within the location. This position has various responsibilities of overseeing the receipt, sortation, and outbound transportation for the distribution of retail related equipment and other miscellaneous goods.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•Oversee the daily workflow of the warehouse
•Organize schedules for team members to ensure proper staffing is on all shifts
•Hire and train new warehouse team members
•Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive
•Manage the discipline and termination of team members as needed in accordance with the company policy
•Oversee safety across facility campus inclusive of team members, visitors, and suppliers
•Manage performance on safe transportation, distribution, and maintenance operations
•Lead transportation and warehouse team to deliver high levels of service and cost-effective practices
•Setup warehouse layout and ensure efficient space utilization
•Initiate, coordinate, and enforce optimal operational and safety policies and procedures
•Adhere to all warehousing, handling, and shipping legislation requirements
•Maintain standards of health, safety, hygiene, and security
•Experience recruiting and contracting 1099 Independent Contractors
•Plan work rotations, assign tasks to team members appropriately, and appraise results
•Recruit, select, orient, coach, and motivate team members
•Produce reports and statistics regularly
•Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position and location. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Warehouse Inventory and management knowledge recommended inclusive of procedures and best practices.
Current forklift license or ability to obtain one
Apply knowledge of organization, communication, conflict resolution, and time management skills.
Experience in transportation modes inclusive of, but not limited to full truck load, less than truck load, parcel, and expedite.
Ability to engage in oral and written communication effectively with team members and customers
Use basic computer skills - Microsoft Excel and Word.
Develop understanding of applicable federal, state, local, and company safety policies.
Develop understanding of WMS (Warehouse Management System).