OVERVIEWThe Warehouse Manager is responsible for all operations of the Warehouse & Shipping department. This person manages approximately 80 employees, salaried and hourly personnel, within a union setting. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a fast-paced, challenging environment in which achievement in driving change in culture, procedures, and measurable performance was attained.
DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES- Overall responsibility for product shipping by truck
- Optimization of facility layout and inventory management
- Performance monitoring and reporting
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices
- Departmental budgeting
- Ensure Warehousing and Shipping areas are audit ready at all times
- Manage bulk loading with multiple liquid and dry trucks per day
- Liquid Silo tank management
- Manage railcar loading and associated reliability and capital projects
- Downstream Packaging Equipment Reliability and Maintenance
- This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.
WORK EXPERIENCES- Minimum 7 years of Distribution and Logistics experience in a high volume operation of which at least 4 years must be in management
- Familiarity with Key Performance Indicators in Logistics / Distribution / Customer Service
- Experience with creating & maintaining various management reports & budgets
- Experience in Warehouse/Distribution Center lay-outs
- Accomplished results in Warehouse/Distribution Center performance improvement
- Supervision experience in a union environment
- Consumer Product Goods/ Retail Distribution industry experience is a plus
- Demonstrated Experience with SAP preferred
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or related area of study
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY- Manages staff comprised of 4 supervisors and 70+ hourly employees
- Ensures Labor Contract is followed by all employees, and reports any potential violation
- Review performance for salaried employees and identify training needs
- Review and issue disciplinary measures according to the Labor Contract and Company Policy
The pay range for this position is below. The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience.
Range: $130,000 to $241,000