Warehouse Manager - Deep Eddy Vodka

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Buda, TX, US

4 days ago Requisition

This role is based our the Deep Eddy Vodka facility in Buda, TX.

What the Role Is

The Warehouse Manager
- Deep Eddy Vodka is responsible for coordinating and supervising all traffic functions relating to freight movement in and out of the facility. The Manager will be responsible for maintaining a safe workplace, the fulfillment of customer orders, developing and maintaining an effective and cost-efficient transportation system which includes the planning, direction and coordination of resources and activities as related to the movement of goods.

Heaven Hill’s Spirited Commitment outlines the core behaviors that serve as the foundation to our culture. We hold ourselves and each other accountable for demonstrating these behaviors daily, as we fulfill our commitment to building and maintaining an exceptional Heaven Hill culture.

How You Will Spend Your Time?

• Supervise the activities of employees engaged in receiving, storing, and shipping products or materials
• Direct and supervise the scheduling of inbound/outbound shipments to ensure most economical utilization of carriers based on service parameters; interface with operations to resolve any problems associated with scheduling and dispatching; recommend programs that improves the transportation function
• Manage the defined carrier that is providing services to the facility including meeting with local carrier representatives to discuss base transportation related issues, monitoring carrier performance, and reviewing current practice versus potential improvements by changing carrier mode or mix
• Coordinate the VAPS program which is seasonal but requires coordination of approximately 30 additional temporary employees for a 5-month period
• Develop and implement warehouse safety and security programs and coordinate related activities
• Issue shipping instructions and provide routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated
• Lead and coordinate the 21-day production planning process to optimize the bottling schedule, balancing customer demand, inventory requirements, material availability and operational constraints while minimizing unnecessary size and flavor changes on bottling lines
• Confer with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities including production, processing, sales, finance/accounting and purchasing
• Record shipment data, including weight, charges, space availability, damages and discrepancies for reporting, accounting and recordkeeping purposes. Reconcile damages/shortages for control states
• Review invoices, work orders, consumption reports or demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and utilize information to assign work tasks
• Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs or replacements
• Schedule or monitor surface pickup, delivery or distribution of products or materials
• Conduct physical inventory on all raw materials and finished goods
• Schedule and approve all dock maintenance
• Communicate effectively with employees, customers and carriers in person, via email or phone to accomplish necessary objectives
• Negotiate and manage costs associated with transportation, fuel charges, overtime etc.
• Maintain and replace forklifts and material handling equipment as needed
• Coordinate the filling and shipping of product samples for the Sales and Marketing Teams
• Utilize parent company resources and capabilities to ensure organizational goals and objectives are achieved
• Work closely with Heaven Hill Brands Inventory Manager and Finance Manager to ensure accurate inventory process including cycle counting processes and physical inventory processes
• Responsible for creating and maintaining “Continuous Improvement” culture