5+ years of experience in a light manufacturing environment; 10+ years preferred.
5 years of experience in a managerial role; 10+ years preferred.
5 years of experience managing teams of 60 or more.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Operations Management, or 7+ years of relevant experience.
Experience with Profit & Loss (P&L) management preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
Maintain a daily on-site presence to lead teams and monitor operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer demand and company goals.
Assist in developing short- and long-range departmental plans.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Foster a positive working environment through effective communication and involvement.
Provide leadership and mentoring to supervisors and team members.
Monitor and report daily KPIs to stakeholders.
Benefits
Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Supportive work environment focused on safety and employee engagement.
Involvement in cross-functional projects and initiatives.
Potential for career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
Position Purpose
The Warehouse Manager ensures that warehouse and fulfillment processes, including receiving, inventory, shipping, and support of production activities, run safely, reliably, efficiently, on time, within budget, and to quality standards. This position has primary responsibility for our Fairfield, CA facility, providing strong leadership and communication to our team of supervisors and our team members to deliver world-class results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This position leads warehouse personnel and partners closely with production to achieve the objective of zero injuries and 100% compliance.
What would be the responsibilities?
Maintain a visible, daily on-site presence on the production and warehouse floor to lead teams, monitor operations, and address safety, quality, and productivity issues in real time.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (customer service, supply chain, purchasing and other departments) to complete activities toward the accomplishment of company goals and objectives, ensuring we meet customer demand.
Assist in the development of specific short- and long-range plans and goals for the department.
Identify, implement, and sustain process improvements across production and warehouse operations to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
Maintain effective working relationships with team members through open communication and involvement to promote a positive working environment that maximizes safety, employee engagement, productivity, and throughput.
Provide leadership and mentoring to supervisors and team, fostering an environment of continuous learning and development.
Hires, trains, coaches, and reviews the performance of team members while partnering with HR for recruitment, training, corrective actions, performance improvement plans, and terminations.
Monitors, analyzes, and reports daily KPIs to stakeholders.
Manage and report budget requirements and costs. Proposes recommendations for cost savings.
Reviews and recommends changes to warehouse schedules, including production, receiving, shipping, and labor, to maximize productivity and meet customer demand.
Maintains compliance with government regulations, company policy, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices. Manage a safe working environment, and accurately document safety-related training.
Drives the execution of the site-specific safety plan in support of the goal of zero injuries and 100% compliance.
Leads incident investigations and writes investigation and root cause corrective action (RCCA) reports; ensures corrective actions are completed and reviews findings with EHS and the broader team.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects.
Makes data-driven, customer-focused decisions and develops sustainable solutions.
Additional responsibilities*
Lead project implementation or special projects as assigned.
Participate in cross-functional Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma projects.
Actively participate in innovation initiatives to contribute new ideas for improving production processes.
*Other duties may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience
5+ Years - Experience in a field or similar light manufacturing environment; 10+ years preferred.
5 Years - Experience in position; 10+ years preferred
5 Years - Experience managing people/projects and leading a team of 60 or more.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or 7+ years in the field and position.
Experience with Profit & Loss (P&L) management preferred.
(Bilingual English/Spanish preferred).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new programs.
Proven experience in implementing processes and procedures to improve training, productivity, processes, and safety.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Ability to influence cross-functional change and create / build relationships at all levels of the organization.
Values accuracy and transparency when generating reports for key business decisions.
Proactive team player with high energy and a constructive approach to fostering a collaborative environment. Strong communication and relationship management skills. Customer-focused and results-oriented.
