Americold

General Manager II

Americold$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree in business, logistics or management
  • 5-8 years in warehousing and/or logistics management experience
  • 3 years general supervisory/management experience
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to build effective relationships
  • Proficient in AS/400 and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
  • Familiar with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Radio Frequency (RF) technology

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the annual facility budget
  • Oversee all warehouse activities and monitor progress towards goals
  • Identify safety concerns and cost-saving opportunities
  • Ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies
  • Represent the Company to customers and secure additional business
  • Negotiate labor contracts with union representatives
  • Monitor operational performance and implement care, custody, and control procedures

Benefits

  • Promotion of an open door policy and team environment
  • Support for the Company Performance Management Program (PMP)
  • Focus on safety and identification of safety concerns
  • Emphasis on disaster prevention and recovery planning
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Manage all warehouse functions, including operations, transportation, personnel and customer service, as directed by Director of Operations.

What You’ll Do
• Develop annual facility budget and ensure group adherence to budget.
• Manage all warehouse activities, costs, operations and forecasts. Monitor progress towards goals.
• Provide a safe work environment through personal actions. Identify any safety concerns, as well as cost saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, as well as all Federal, State and Local OSHA regulations.
• Represent the Company to all warehouse customers. Secure additional business and maintain positive relationships with customers.
• Ensure that warehouse concerns are heard at corporate level. Communicates stated Company goals, objectives and direction to warehouse staff.
• Negotiate labor contracts with union representatives. Responsible for desired change in contracts.
• Affect prevention or reduction of property, liability or personnel loss exposure for the Company.
• Ensure that care, custody and control procedures are in place. Monitor operational performance.
• Utilize Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP) related to planning daily facility requirements; complete CIP monthly reports.
• Promote an open door policy and team environment.
• Support the Company Performance Management Program (PMP).
• Develop/maintain plans for disaster prevention and recovery.

What Experience and Education You Need
• College degree in business, logistics or management plus 5-8 years in warehousing and/or logistics management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years general supervisory/management experience.

What Could Set You Apart
• Previous experience within retail food distribution or cold storage.
• Ability to develop effective relationships, provide leadership, and integrate diverse functions and individuals toward profitability objectives.
• Experienced with AS/400 and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Familiar with WMS and RF.
• Ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.

Physical Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly sit, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

About Americold

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.
Learn more about Americold
Size
16,275 employees
Market Cap
$7.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$24.5 million
5 Year Trend
+12.7%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
NASDAQ

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