Warehouse Department Manager

Warehouse Department Manager

The 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.

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.

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

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or related area of study

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

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.