Warehouse Manager-PW019

Title: Warehouse Manager-PW019

State Role Title: Warehouse Manager II

Hiring Range: $75,000-$95,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of General Services

Location:VDC

Agency Website:www.dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of General Services, Virginia Distribution Center (VDC) is a supply chain management operation serving government entities across the Commonwealth since 1960. The VDC is dedicated to providing customer driven quality products and services at the lowest prices. We have a state-of-the-art distribution center in Sandston, VA.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, confident Warehouse Manager to manage the daily VDC warehouse functions including receiving, storing, and shipping commodities to meet customer service and delivery requirements as well as process efficiency, safety, and inventory accuracy. This position will support the mission, vision, and values of the VDC through all that he or she does in their role every day. This position requires participating in an on-call rotation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing a warehouse/distribution center
• Proficiency with warehouse procedures and policies
• Considerable experience in general warehouse operation including shipping, receiving, inventory storage, materials handling equipment and inventory control and best practices.
• Basic skills in the use of personal computer
• Experience with warehouse management system (WMS) software tool(s)
• Skilled at both oral and written communication
• The ability to provide effective customer services to the public, employees, and management.
• Ability to multitask and work in an ever-changing environment with deadlines that fluctuate with business demands
• Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of company staff
• Have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement and leadership skills
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs

Additional Considerations

• Experience with employee performance management, setting goals and assignments for all team members including mentoring, recognizing good performance, and coaching
• Experience delegating tasks to team members and ensuring all required tasks are completed effectively
Able to operate material handling equipment and a forklift. Must become certified to operate Material Handler Equipment and become a certified trainer within one year of starting employment
• MS Office applications

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

Completion of Statement of Economic Interest is required prior to first day of employment.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.

Notice: DGS will record information from each new employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Fax, e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days, this position may be closed at any time.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone: 804-389-1997

Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.