Warehouse Manager

Freedom Solar is one of the largest solar installation companies in the United States. Founded in Austin in 2007, our residential business serves Texas and Florida, and our commercial business has a nationwide reach. Our strong reputation in the industry is based on our dedication to quality craftsmanship and outstanding customer service. At Freedom Solar, our mission is to enable our customers to live more powerfully by harnessing clean, affordable, and reliable energy from the sun. We take great pride in living by these 6 core values:

• Pride in Quality Craftsmanship
• Go Above and Beyond
• Put People First
• Have a Humble Heart
• Give a Damn
• Shoot Straight

At Freedom Solar, we have built a customer-focused, turnkey solar installation experience that is unusual in the industry. Unlike most solar companies, we serve our customers through the entirety of their solar journey, from marketing and sales, to installation, to service and warranty coverage. As we have scaled, we have remained true to our startup roots, with dedication, creativity, resourcefulness, and speed inherent to our culture. We care deeply about our customers and the environment, and everything we do reflects that. And we aspire that our team emulates and enhances this culture.

Freedom Solar Power is looking for a Warehouse Manager to ensure effective and efficient execution of all daily warehouse operations, duties, and tasks while maintaining a respectable level of leadership and teamwork. You will operate inventory systems, work closely with the warehouse team on building solar installation kits, and transport materials to the appropriate locations in the warehouse. Experienced in operating a forklift, managing warehouse team time and shifts as well as other labor-related warehouse duties.

Job Duties

• Sustains and follows all standard operating procedures of the warehouse.
• Manages departmental communication and coordination with Warehouse, Regional Operation Manager, Purchasing, and Scheduling teams.
• Places all facility, standard, and non-standard item orders for Installation and office.
• Operate NetSuite inventory system daily.
• Conduct weekly cycle counts.
• Manage warehouse team time and attendance in ADP.
• Work with the service department on Returned Merch Authorization (RMA).
• Assist Fleet Manager with Fleet Maintenance.
• Ensures all kits are ready for installation and are properly loaded.
• Solves any issues regarding inventory, jobs kits, and material requests.
• Participate in monthly Consignment cycle counts.
• Reduce material waste.
• Maintain responsibility for any VMI and PPI overages and shortages.
• Operates various equipment and machines including forklift, pallet jack, and vehicles.
• Ensures that the warehouse is clean, organized, secure, and safe per compliance.
• Holds responsibility for warehouse team performance management including disciplinary action.
• Trains warehouse employees on processes and procedures.
• Enforces operating instruction and safety policies.
• Assists with other duties as assigned by Warehouse Operations Manager and Regional Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• 2 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience
• Prior warehouse supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Solar or electrical industry experience is strongly preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• Must have prior experience with operating a Forklift
• Must have prior Excel experience

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of basic warehouse safety regulations and procedures
• Knowledge of basic warehouse, logistics, and supply chain management
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Forklift Operator experience preferred
• Solar and electrical product knowledge preferred
• WMS or ERP experience preferred
• General computer (Microsoft), Excel, email skills, and basic data entry
• Building collaborative relationships
• Self-leadership and team player
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Result-driven and self-motivated
• Possess a trustworthy and positive attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Must be schedule flexible

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Must be able to bend and lift.
• Ability to work in 100 degrees as well as 30 to 40-degree weather in wet and dry conditions.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.

We understand you may be a great candidate without fitting all our preferred experience, knowledge, skills, and attributes. And you may have other skills that are valuable for the role, but which we haven't thought of. Because we recognize this and we value diversity of thought, experience, and background, we still encourage you to apply.

Freedom Solar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Employee Benefits

Freedom Solar recognizes that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, upward mobility, and an exciting fast-paced culture. For this reason, we offer a growing Benefit Plan that includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Company-Sponsored Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Employer Matching
• Weekly Pay Dates
• 3 Weeks PTO + 3 Sick Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Team Building Events!
• Upward mobility Opportunities!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.