Dot Foods

Warehouse Shift Manager

Dot Foods$71K — $107K *
Bear, DE 19701In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills essential
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills necessary
  • Ability to pass a standard physical abilities test required
  • Previous leadership experience and knowledge of warehouse processes preferred

Responsibilities

  • Train and develop employees to meet safety and productivity standards
  • Plan and manage inbound and outbound product flow and labor needs
  • Communicate and coordinate warehouse policies and procedures
  • Achieve cost metrics and develop cost-reduction strategies
  • Implement continuous improvement efforts using lean tools to reduce waste

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package with performance bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and 401k benefits
  • Profit-sharing opportunities
  • Significant advancement opportunities in a family-owned environment
Full Job Description
Location: Bear, DE

Department: Warehouse

Reports To: Director of Warehouse

Salary Range: $71,583 - $107,375 annually, plus bonus opportunity

As a Warehouse Shift Manager, you will provide hands-on leadership on the warehouse floor by training, monitoring, and evaluating assigned personnel and actively lead the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of product in a manner consistent with company culture, service, and cost objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Ensure all employees are trained and developed to meet safety and productivity standards.
  • Plan inbound and outbound product flow and labor needs to meet daily deadlines.
  • Communicate, coordinate, and support all policies and procedures within the warehouse and company.
  • Achieve warehouse cost metrics and actively seek to develop cost-reduction strategies.
  • Apply continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste.

YOU MUST HAVE
  • High School Diploma or general equivalent degree
  • Effective organizational, analytical, and planning skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to pass a standard physical abilities test.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
  • Four-year college degree or equivalent Dot experience
  • Previous successful leadership experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products
  • Working knowledge of distribution or warehouse processes or systems

ROLE SPECIFICS
  • Supervision: Warehouse Lead Staff, and Warehouse Floor Personnel
  • Schedule: Full Time - Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Nights
    • 6:00PM - 6:30AM (Some off-hours for on or off-site meetings)
  • Environment: Working in temperature ranges from 0°F to 70°F
  • Physical Requirements: Extensive standing, walking, and lifting; including operation of warehouse equipment.
  • Travel: Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by car, plane, or train
  • Certification - Will obtain electric pallet jack and narrow aisle licenses and forklift certifications during initial training phase.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:
  • Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
  • Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
  • Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.

About Dot Foods

Dot Foods is the largest food industry redistributor in North America. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Mount Sterling, Illinois. Dot Foods distributes food products to over 4,800 customers in all 50 states and 39 countries. The company has a wide range of products including dry, frozen, and refrigerated foods, as well as packaging and cleaning supplies. Dot Foods has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Dot Foods
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1960

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Dot Foods

More Transportation Jobs

Find similar Warehouse Shift Manager jobs: