Warehouse Operations Manager

Job Purpose

Travel to MRC Global and affiliated warehouses to provide direction, support, and training to warehouse personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (not all inclusive)

Individual must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Travel to MRC Global warehouse locations for inventory monitoring and to verify the compliance of corporate warehouse policies and procedures.

• Perform assessments of warehouse layout, personnel, inventory counts, and various procedures at MRC Global warehouse operations.

• Recommend changes to the branch manager concerning the layout of the warehouse, equipment on hand, and procedures concerning all areas of the warehouse operations.

• Provide warehouse personnel support as needed by assisting in the orienting, training, and evaluation of both new and old employees.

• Coach warehouse employees on safety operating practices. Support safety by example and provide training when necessary to warehouse personnel.

• Fill in, as necessary, for Warehouse or Hub managers.

• Identify opportunities to “lean” or improve the MRC Global warehouse.

• Support warehouse operations by assisting with and training new employees on shipping, receiving, put-away, and pipe yard processes.

• Implement MRC Global’s bin location system at new or acquired locations.

• Supervise and assist employees in setting up pallet racking and bins for new warehouse set-ups and warehouse moves.

• Supervise and plan for the set-up of new warehouse locations or warehouse relocations.

• Perform annual assessments.

• Assure proper maintenance and appearance of fleet and compliance with fleet safety and DOT regulations.

• Communicate and administer company policies to all employees throughout the branch.

• Maintain confidential information pertaining to supervisory duties, operations, and contract information.

• Lead and direct physical inventories.

• Efficient in the use of all forklift equipment types.

• Assist in Handheld Scanner support and training.

• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• Take reasonable care for the safety and health of yourself and others.

• Report workplace hazards, injuries, or illnesses immediately.

Education, Experience & Ability Requirements

Any combination of requirements that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform essential duties and responsibilities will be considered.

• High school diploma or a GED (General Education Degree) or equivalent combination of education and work experience that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Four (4) years’ experience working in a warehouse or closely related environment.

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience or demonstrated capability to supervise (warehouse-related supervision preferred).

• Ability to operate and become certified on forklifts, order pickers, cranes, and other typical warehouse material handling equipment.

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of basic warehouse functions and procedures.

• Must have a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable record at all times, and the ability to travel as needed to MRC branches and customer locations upon request.

• Demonstrated competence in the use of computers and software applications.

• Ability to travel to MRC branches and customer locations, commonly staying away for two-week periods and occasionally longer stays.

• Working product knowledge of pipe, valves & fittings, oilfield and gas products. 

Additional Qualifications 

• Must have the ability to provide documentation verifying legal work status.

• Ability to read and speak the English language proficiently in order to communicate with others, understand and interpret safety instructions, and to respond to inquiries.

• Ability to understand and comply with MRC Global guidelines and expectations, including the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines. 

Working Conditions

• For position-specific details regarding the physical and mental demands and working conditions, contact Human Resources.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.