This is a hands-on, working manager role. The manager will lead by example and actively support all areas of the operation, including pipe fabrication, hose assembly, automated valve work, shipping and receiving, and general warehouse functions. This role is responsible for driving daily execution, supporting the team on the floor, and ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate operations across departments.
Why Join Us?
Applied Industrial Technologies was recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers in 2021. We have also earned the Outstanding Employer Support Award from the U.S. Navy and are a GSA-approved vendor.
Applied is proud to be a company where employees build long-term careers. In fact, 25% of our U.S. team has more than 20 years of service.
In addition to competitive pay and a strong benefits package - including 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, company vehicle, paid time off, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, and more - you will also enjoy:
A lasting career - Career paths are available in sales, management, and operations throughout the country
Professional development and training
A team-oriented culture built on accountability, collaboration, and shared success
The support of a local team with the backing of a national industry leader
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Lead daily warehouse, receiving, distribution, technical assembly, and shipping operations
Maintain and improve operational processes by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing operational and personnel policies and procedures
Supervise and manage warehouse and assembly staff across multiple functions
Support production directly as needed in pipe fabrication, hose assembly, valve automation, and shipping/receiving
Maintain high customer service levels by managing workflow and scheduling assembly operations to meet customer requirements
Implement effective coaching and training for warehouse and technical assembly staff while ensuring accountability and performance
Work closely with Customer Service personnel to process product returns in a timely manner
Control inventory levels through physical counts, cycle counts, and reconciliation support
Communicate with vendors, representatives, and shipping partners to ensure high-quality service and timely execution
Ensure company-owned vehicles are properly utilized, maintained, and operated safely
Promote a safe, organized, and productive work environment across all operational areas
Competencies
Budget Management
Customer Service
Initiative
Problem Solving
Communication
Decision Making
Job Knowledge
Productivity
Computer Skills
Dependability
Leadership
Quality
Conflict Management
Employee Development
Organizational Skills
Sense of Urgency
Essential Mental Functions
Strong attention to detail
Ability to lead and support a diverse team of direct reports
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient math, problem-solving, and computer skills
Ability to prioritize, make decisions quickly, and adapt to changing business demands
Essential Physical Functions / Equipment Used
Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 75 lbs
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
Must be able to operate, or learn to operate, warehouse equipment including forklifts
Must be able to work off-hours, weekends, and overtime on short notice based on business needs
Must have knowledge of, or the ability to learn, safe rigging, lifting, and movement of heavy or awkward products
Must be able to work in varying operating conditions, including heat, cold, and clean-room environments
Preferred Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required
A 2-year or 4-year degree in Warehouse Management, Industrial Distribution, Inventory Control, Planning, or Logistics is strongly preferred
Minimum 5+ years of warehouse experience required
Minimum 2+ years of supervisory or management experience overseeing a multi-functional team of approximately 5-15 employees, including technicians, inventory associates, and shipping/receiving personnel
5+ years of experience with inventory control, cycle counting, and reconciliation processes preferred
3+ years of forklift instruction/certification and safety/compliance experience required
3+ years of shipping and receiving experience preferred; familiarity with UPS and FedEx is highly desired
Prior experience in industrial distribution, technical assembly, or a fabrication-driven warehouse environment is strongly preferred
Work Environment
This position operates in a standard warehouse environment and includes regular exposure to machine shop activity, shipping and receiving operations, inventory storage areas, and technical assembly workspaces.
FCX Performance, an Applied Industrial Technologies Company, is a leading process flow control company providing technical mission critical products and services to more than 15,000 end users, OEMs, and EPC firms across a broad range of industries and markets.
Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to [email protected] call 216-426-4389 to let us know the nature of your request.
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Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.
Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
