*This person MUST be in a reasonable driving distance of our Jefferson, GA site*

About Solmax

Solmax is the world's largest manufacturer of geosynthetics. They specialize in providing high-performance geosynthetic solutions for civil and environmental infrastructure projects. Solmax's mission is to enable the sustainable construction of infrastructure.

Job Overview:

Ensure all warehouse and distribution operations, including Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Control, are executed accurately, efficiently, and profitably, while adopting a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Meet customer service level expectations and manage inventory flow to support production and shipping needs, with a focus on minimizing errors, particularly in outbound shipping.

Oversee and manage all logistics and supply chain functions in alignment with production requirements. Collaborate closely with the Production Manager and Planner to maintain optimal inventory levels that support order fulfillment and financial goals. Work in tandem with teams in customer service, sales, inventory management, and financial operations to achieve company objectives.

Minimum experience required:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in warehouse or distribution center operations, inventory control, and supervision.
• Proficient in Mercury Gate, AS400, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Pivot Tables. Strong typing skills required, with 10-key experience being a plus.
• Excellent leadership abilities, including coaching, mentoring, and managing conflict effectively.
• Knowledge of trucking regulations and driver hours of service.
• Recognizes the importance of continuously improving warehouse accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency.
• Highly motivated, with the ability to inspire and bring out the best in others.
• Familiarity with 6S principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to conduct root cause analysis.
• Capable of managing the process and closure of all freight claims.
• Creative mindset and initiative to address challenges.
• Excellent people management skills, with the ability to motivate, delegate, and communicate ideas clearly.
• Strong forecasting and analytical skills.
• Ability to take decisive action, solve problems, and drive results.
• Description of working conditions/physical surroundings:
• Must be able to read, communicate both verbally and in writing, and retain and analyze specific information, as well as understand and follow instructions or guidelines.
• Primarily an office environment, with occasional time spent in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, and crouch frequently (25% to 75% of the time).
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crawl, kneel, and climb occasionally (25% or less).
• Ability to reach, handle, and manipulate objects continuously (75% or more).
• Ability to use fingers, wrists, and arms/shoulders repetitively (75% or more).
• Ability to use legs and feet repetitively (25% to 75%), with occasional pinching motion.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. frequently (25% to 75%).
• Ability to lift and carry 10-50 lbs. occasionally (25% or less).
• Shift work:
• Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, physically on site
• Description of responsibility for work of others:
• Responsible for the logistics team in all aspects.
• Contacts required inside or outside the Company:
• Outside - Trucking companies and Vendors
• Inside – Customer Service, Fabrication, Production