Manufacturing Warehouse Manager

Job Overview

The Manager MFG Warehouse I is responsible for leading a warehouse with an annual volume of less than 2.0M cases. This entails leading, developing, and executing warehouse functions in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented environment. These functions include but are not limited to safety and security, inbound and outbound management, labor management and talent development, facility and equipment maintenance, and inventory management. The Manager MFG Warehouse I is also responsible for the management of the entire facility and its assets. In addition, the Manager MFG Warehouse I is responsible for Regulatory Compliance such as OSHA, FDA, and others.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads the budgeting and workforce management activities as well as the execution of all logistics functions including, but not limited to, safety and security, in-bound and out-bound management, labor management, talent development, facility, and equipment maintenance, and customer service
• Performs proactive and in-depth evaluation and acts upon the results of key performance indicators such as safety performance, cost per case, inventory shrink percentage, and cases per man-hour. This is done while continually assessing logistics processes to identify and implement productivity improvements and cost-saving programs and ensuring the delivery of the financial operating plan
• Maintains responsibility for operational effectiveness by building effective programs to create a strong cultural foundation; ensuring a safe work environment is in place. Ensures compliance with government regulations such as Sarbanes Oxley, FDA, and OSHA. Resolves unforeseen crises and evaluates the root causes of crises to create a plan that will prevent reoccurrence
• Initiates cross-functional collaboration by conducting a regular cadence of meetings and intentional interaction with business partners in Franchise Operations, Supply Chain Operations, Safety, Risk, Human Resources, Employee Relations, etc.
• Supports sales through daily observation of inventory levels to ensure the product is available when needed
• Ensures regular coordination with supply chain analysts to reduce the likelihood of out of stocks while also minimizing inventory days on hand
• Maintains the value of company assets through the proactive administration and prioritization of repairs and upgrades
• Manages the entirety of the facility regarding its security, appearance, and operative functions
• Manages, leads, and motivates a team to deliver results by communicating company goals, safety practices, and deadlines; engaging and developing teammates through effective performance management, and coaching and training
• Implements continuous improvement methods while maintaining customer focus, and embodies company purpose and values to inspire servant leadership

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong leadership skills; problem-solving; financial acumen; cross-functional collaborative agility
• Ability to build a strong culture, create a strong safety environment, manage through tough and complex situations, think proactively, and hire, train, and develop talent for the organization
• Problem-solving a must
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment is necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Driver’s License required

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge acquired through 3 to up to 5 years of work experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
• Certified Forklift Operator license preferred

Work Environment

Noisy and non-temperature controlled environment