Warehouse & Grounds Manager Job Description:

Pool and Spa Depot is interviewing candidates for the position of Warehouse & Grounds Manager , for our Stone's River Warehouse in La Vergne, TN.

We are seeking a proactive Warehouse & Grounds Manager to lead our inventory operations while serving as the primary steward of our physical property. You will be responsible for the "full lifecycle" of our facility-from managing high-volume shipping and receiving to ensuring our grounds, parking areas, and exterior landscaping are safe, clean, and well-maintained. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who is as comfortable optimizing a Warehouse Management System (WMS) as they are coordinating seasonal grounds maintenance.

The Warehouse & Facilities Manager will manage and coordinate all warehouse activities, operations, and staff to ensure conformance to established policies and procedures.

Duties include; but are not limited to:

⦁Manage all warehouse activities in support of operations including but not limited to receiving, storing, picking, & shipping
⦁Review, analyze & implement efficient and effective department processes, policies, and procedures.
⦁Monitoring warehouse floor productivity..
⦁Ensuring exterior signage, lighting, and fences are properly maintained.
⦁Managing inventory of maintenance tools and supplies.
⦁Coordinating with transportation teams to ensure smooth logistics.
⦁Ensure accurate & timely shipments
⦁Enforce established safety guidelines; promote a safe workplace.
⦁Perform quarterly and/or annual physical inventories & provide reports as needed
⦁Identify, document & implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
⦁Maintain a working knowledge of all operating systems
⦁Assign daily duties & monitor quality of work
⦁Lead and motivate warehouse workers by assigning tasks, scheduling shifts and provide training.
⦁Oversee the upkeep of the facility's exterior, ensuring parking lots, loading docks, and landscaped areas are clean, safe, and well-maintained.
⦁Lead facility improvement initiatives and manage vendor relationships for landscaping or exterior repairs.
⦁Implement a schedule for routine inspections and repairs for both warehouse equipment (forklifts, conveyors) and grounds machinery (mowers, blowers)
⦁Enforce OSHA standards for warehouse safety and environmental regulations for groundskeeping, such as safe chemical/pesticide application.
⦁Provide day-to-day guidance & oversight of employees.
⦁Identifying problem areas & discuss with management
⦁Other related duties as assigned by management.

The ideal Warehouse Manager will possess a majority of the following qualifications:

⦁3–5 years in warehouse management with a verified background in facilities or groundskeeping.
⦁Strong inventory control skills.
⦁Proven experience in warehouse management and facility/grounds maintenance.
⦁Knowledge of warehouse operations best practices.
⦁Experience in landscape maintenance, including mowing, irrigation system repair, and seasonal prep like snow or debris removal.
⦁Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on warehouse machinery (forklifts) and grounds equipment (tractors, blowers).
⦁Demonstrated proficiency in shipping and receiving.
⦁Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating employees.
⦁Excellent written and oral communication skills.
⦁Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
⦁Proven ability to lead a team, manage priorities and workflow, handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
⦁Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
⦁Bilingual skills a plus.
⦁Ability to understand and follow safety requirements.
⦁Ability to perform the physical labor necessary; lifting up to 75 pounds.
⦁Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
⦁E-Commerce experience is a plus, but not required.
⦁Ability to work overtime as needed, including Saturday.