Employment Type: Salaried
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary:

Manage the operational activities of the Distribution Center including warehousing, transportation, and physical distribution of finished goods to customers. Provide high level of customer service consistent with optimum distribution and transportation costs. Provide operational control of the distribution center within established company policies, procedures, budgets and cost objectives.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and submit an annual operating budget for the department. Set realistic and challenging operating cost goals. Recommend major capital expenditures for the facility and equipment.
• Select, hire, train, and evaluate personnel to attain the highest standards of service and optimum productivity levels.
• Establish and maintain an ongoing employee relations program through strong two-way communication with associates.
• Oversee the daily efforts of the shipping, receiving, storage and handling of all finished goods, raw ingredients and packaging products.
• Determine that warehouse equipment and labor are deployed properly to assure required service levels consistent with company programs, customer requirements and cost objectives.
• Review warehouse productivity measurements and establish standards for acceptable levels of performance. Evaluate employee performance against key measurements and initiate corrective action to achieve a high level of performance.
• Insure the facility is maintained in such a manner that is consistent with operational and sanitary needs that are in compliance with Federal, State and Local agency guidelines and established company procedures.
• Establish security and routines that are consistent with levels of risk exposure. Review and audit policies and procedures as published to protect company assets, associates and maintain a strong security program.
• Maintain close working relationships with customer service, inventory control, transportation, production, and sales personnel to assure that all functions and responsibilities effecting the distribution center are coordinated in an efficient manner.
• Actively support initiatives and programs as mandated by corporate.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Warehousing, Transportation, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in distribution center operations, including people leadership experience (e.g., leading teams, supervisors, or frontline associates) within a comparable size operation.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Financial acumen, including budget management and analysis.
• Proficiency with computer systems and applications, including Windows, MS Office (Excel, Word, MS 365), AS-400, and RF locator systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in personnel administration within a distribution center environment.
• Working knowledge of distribution, warehousing, and transportation operations.
• Customer service experience with an understanding of service-related procedures.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with team members, fostering cooperation and engagement.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision - coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employeesProfit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• Salary Base Range of $83,167.00 - $107,409.75*
• Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)

*The "base salary range" provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:

Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.