POSITION SPECIFICS
Reports To: Plant Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
ROLE
SUMMARY
Responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations, including inventory management, order fulfillment, facility maintenance and distribution center cost management. Sets and ensures productivity standards are met, monitors workplace performance and leads training efforts of distribution center team to develop associates and improve performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
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Responsible for warehouse safety development and implementation of safety programs in a -15 degree freezer environment.
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Ensure that all appropriate safety regulations are being followed both with regard to personal safety and the safe operation of all PIT equipment.
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Manage the multi-shift warehouse operations including the receiving, shipping, and inventory departments.
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Select, onboard, supervise and mentor a team of warehouse personnel, effectively managing their workload, performance, and professional development.
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Develop and implement efficient warehouse procedures to optimize productivity, minimize errors, and reduce costs.
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Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to ensure timely product movement, customer awareness of product location and timing and necessary movement of expiring inventory.
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Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels, conduct regular audits to identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
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Analyze warehouse data and generate reports to monitor key performance indicators, such as productivity, accuracy, and customer satisfaction levels.
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Work with Scheduling and Production to eliminate customer order shortages.
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Manage inventory control such that inventory accuracy is 98+%.
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Optimize space utilization and layout, working closely with internal stakeholders to modify shelving arrangements, racking systems, and flow paths as needed.
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Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring the timely delivery of materials and supplies to support operations.
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Participates in regulatory agency audits (OSHA, USDA, FDA, etc.) as well as customer and third-party audits
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Provide input to sales on products soon to expire to reduce and/or eliminate expired product occurrences.
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Assist Quality Assurance on auditing of components for quality specification compliance (HACCP).
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Recommend capital expenditures for the warehouse.
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Monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods.
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Create and manage the Distribution center budget and report weekly and monthly performance KPI’s.
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Other duties as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervise assigned associates to include Warehouse Supervisors.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
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Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field. Minimum 7 years of experience in warehouse or third-party logistics management, preferably in a managerial or leadership role or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with 3PL and transportation management is a plus.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
APICS certification recommended.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
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Strong knowledge of transportation, warehouse operations, shipping procedures, and inventory control practices.
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Excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
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Proven ability to negotiate and manage contracts with external service providers.
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Strong computer skills to include intermediate to advanced usage of Microsoft Office Suite products particularly Excel and database management software.
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Familiarity with logistics software and systems, including warehouse management systems (WMS) and transportation management systems (TMS).
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Knowledge of safety and compliance regulations in the warehouse environment.
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Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed including evenings, nights and weekends.
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Adapts to competing demands and shifting priorities.
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Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
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Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies is an advantage.
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand and walk. The associate is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; climb or balance; reach with hands and arms; taste or smell. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Normal work will include time spent in a -15 degrees freezer environment with proper PPE provided.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme cold (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
REQUIRED TRAINING
This position requires training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Training is also required
on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.