Manager, Warehouse

Location: Ontario, CA

Job Title: WAREHOUSE MANAGE R

Department: Warehouse

Reports To: Warehouse and Transportation Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation Range: $105k-$115k

COMMENTS : This job description reflects assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

SUMMARY: The Warehouse Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing activities related to shipping, receiving, warehousing and inventory control.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and standard operating procedures for the warehouse department.
• Plan, schedule and track departmental activities including cycle counting, inventory management, asset management, inventory transactions, auditing, and reporting.
• Coordination of transportation of material and finished goods to and from the manufacturing plants.
• Integrate departmental changes and new processes.
• Develop and manage annual departmental budget.
• Recommend capital projects to increase efficiency and services of the warehousing departments.
• Maximize the use of the TMS system Mercury Gate and D365.
• Optimize warehousing space, inventory turns, pallet exchange and minimize scrap and obsolete products.
• Prepare documents, reports and KPI analyses.
• Work in conjunction with Corporate Transportation & Logistics Manager to source carriers, research freight rates and negotiate freight contracts. Monitor transportation providers’ performance levels, recommend improvement practices or service enhancements, and take necessary action.
• Investigate complaints such as damaged items, lost goods, shipping delays, etc.
• File claims with insurance carrier for lost or damaged goods.
• Work with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with the activities of other functions.
• Manage employees engaged in shipping, receiving, warehousing and inventory control activities.
• Enforce company policies establish performance standards and evaluate employee status.
• Promote good housekeeping conditions and safe operating procedures.
• Hire, train, supervise, mentor, and develop staff. Evaluate performance and activity of team members and provide appropriate feedback.
• Provide training to production employees.
• Responsible for Food Quality, Safety and Legality.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related area preferred with less than 6 years of experience
• 6 years or more in leu of degree in related Warehouse Managerial experience

Experience And Qualifications

• Food processing, liquid filling/bottling, warehouse, distribution, logistics, or consumer goods manufacturing/packaging experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Strong math skills and the ability to develop and implement a SPC program.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Programs
• Must have knowledge of ERP and WMS systems, preferably Microsoft D365 F&O
• Ability to work with all levels within the organization.
• Must possess effective leadership, coaching, and team building skills.
• Must be well organized, results oriented, and have effective problem-solving ability.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills are essential.
• Ability to work from policies and general objectives, referring specific cases to superior when clarification and interpretation of organization’s policy is required.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines on short notice.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, working at heights and exposure to dust, gases, fumes, noise and chemicals or require personal protective equipment.
• Show good judgment and sound reasoning skills.
• Ability to assign work, follow up on completion, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Must have a strong floor presence and be able to interact effectively with people at all levels.
• Ability to lift and move over 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation is required.
• Strong planning and organization skills and the ability to meet or exceed customer delivery expectations in accordance with company objectives, specified delivery/service levels and planned profit objectives.