Stockroom Manager - UniFirst

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At UniFirst, we Always Deliver—for our customers and our people. Join us as a Stockroom Manager, where you'll lead inventory management, and team operations to ensure efficiency and high standards of safety, quality, and control. Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll oversee a team who is responsible for processing and fulfillment of garment orders, ensure order accuracy, apply emblems, repair garments, and manage merchandise costs. Bring your leadership, organizational expertise, and commitment to excellence to make an impact in our Stockroom Department. 

What Your Role Entails: 

• ERP Systems and Inventory Management: Utilize ERP systems and/or detailed system analysis to oversee inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock is available to meet production demands while minimizing waste and optimizing costs.
• Cost Management: Monitor stockroom performance metrics to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance profitability, with a focus on controlling merchandise costs for new and used garments by adhering to proper processing and purchasing guidelines.
• Workflow Coordination: Schedule and coordinate daily stockroom operations to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and in compliance with company processes and quality standards.
• Team Leadership: Support and develop stockroom team members by fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing work environment.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit required daily, weekly, and monthly reports to track stockroom performance and ensure transparency in operations.
• Merchandise Management: Identify and segregate merchandise that does not meet specified quality standards in alignment with UniFirst grading policy.
• Performance Analysis: Review and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly results to identify opportunities for improving inventory accuracy, conversion rates, and order fulfillment processes.
• Inventory Control: Conduct routine inventory audits, cycle counts, and implement procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy in stock records.
• Safety Compliance: Conduct regular safety inspections, provide training to staff, and implement proactive measures to maintain a safe and compliant work environment to abide by local, state and federal regulations. 
• Training and Development: Lead cross-training initiatives for new team members, ensuring alignment with company standards, values and education requirements.  

Core Competencies: 

• Leadership and Team Development: Ability to inspire, guide, and cultivate a high-performing and collaborative stockroom team.
• Operational Excellence: Expertise in inventory management, process optimization, and cost-efficiency strategies to drive results.
• Strategic Collaboration: Strong cross-departmental communication and planning skills to align stockroom operations with broader organizational goals. 

Why You’ll Enjoy This Role: 

• Variety and Impact: Every day brings new opportunities to innovate and lead in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative Culture: You’ll work with a diverse team and engage across multiple departments, fostering inclusiveness and shared success.
• Professional Growth: UniFirst provides continuous training, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive environment for personal and professional development. 

What You Bring to UniFirst: 

• Minimum 2 years of relevant leadership experience in inventory management, logistics, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of equivalent practical experience in inventory management, logistics, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Suite.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Commitment to safety and compliance standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to lead teams and collaborate across departments.
• Familiarity using a sewing machine in an industrial environment
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, standing, and walking for extended periods.  
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. 

You Will Benefit From: 

• Competitive salary with management bonus eligibility, 401K with company match, profit sharing, health and life insurance, paid time off, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement and more.
• Monday – Friday schedule with occasional weekend work as needed. 
• Continuous training and career growth opportunities.
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values different backgrounds and perspectives. 

Join UniFirst for a rewarding career with opportunities for advancement and a supportive, diverse work environment. 

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.