Sr. Manager of Warehouse and Logistics

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods

$125K — $145K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Glendale Heights, IL
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in Warehouse/Distribution Operations or related major
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in a warehouse environment
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, IFS knowledge is a plus
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
  • Experience in a food manufacturing environment is highly desired

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direction for warehouse operations and logistics strategy
  • Manage activities related to receiving, storing, picking, staging, inventory, and shipping
  • Coordinate warehouse activities with Sales, Record Control, and Purchasing departments
  • Drive customer fill rates through inventory planning and execution
  • Establish operational procedures for order verification and product handling
  • Lead inventory accuracy initiatives and ensure transaction correctness
  • Oversee ERP system utilization for material flow accuracy

Benefits

  • Highly competitive compensation and bonus programs
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision options for employees and families
  • Safe-harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching and immediate vesting
  • Life, AD&D, and Short/Long-term Disability Programs
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
  • Health Savings Account Contributions
  • Voluntary Benefit Programs available
  • Paid Vacations and Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is seeking a Sr. Manager of Warehouse & Logistics. The Sr. Manager of Warehouse & Logistics is a key contributor to the overall Supply Chain team, responsible for planning and directing all warehouse activities including receiving, storing, inventory management, shipping; routing, logistics, and administrative tasks to ensure customer and company objectives are achieved across multiple facilities. What you are going to be doing... • Provide leadership and direction to the business as it relates to overall warehouse operations and inbound/outbound logistics strategy. • Lead and manage the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, picking, staging, inventory, and shipping products or materials. • Coordinate activities of the warehouse with Sales, Record Control, and Purchasing departments to ensure availability of materials. • Drive Customer Fill Rate through the planning, execution, and coordination of finished goods inventory to pick, stage, and fill orders for customer pickup or distribution. • Establish and maintain operational procedures for verification of incoming orders, outgoing shipments, and the handling and disposition of products. • Lead the effort for inventory accuracy, ensuring the accuracy of inventory, lot codes, warehouse locations, and shipping transactions. • Ensure ERP system utilization and the transactional accuracy of material flow into and out of warehouse locations. • Manage the Slow Moving and Obsolete Goods program to minimize inventory write-offs for finished goods, ingredients, and packaging materials. • Develop, manage, record, and publish KPIs associated with warehouse accuracy, capacity, slotting, route optimization, and truck utilization. • Maintain a safe and efficient warehouse, oversee equipment, and coordinate maintenance and replacement of equipment as needed. What you need to have... • BA/BS degree in Warehouse/Distribution Operations or related major • 5+ years in a leadership capacity in a warehouse environment. • Knowledge and experience with ERP / MRP systems. IFS experience a plus. • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus. Experience in a food manufacturing environment (highly desired) • Experience in a food manufacturing environment (highly desired) Why work with us... At Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods, we understand that fulfilling our mission involves a blend of innovation and reverence for tradition-a challenge that demands exceptional dedication from our team. We hold high expectations, but we are equally committed to supporting our employees. This commitment is reflected in our pledge to provide a respectful work environment, fair compensation, and abundant opportunities for professional growth. Our community standards are built on the pillars of equal employment opportunities, respectful dialogue and actions, integrity, and accountability What we offer... • Highly competitive compensation and bonus programs • Medical, Dental and Vision options for you and your family • Safe-harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching and immediate vesting • Life, AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability Programs • Health, Dependent Care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account Contributions • Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs • Paid Vacations and Holidays • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Compensation: $125,000 - $145,000, plus 15% bonus potential

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