Description:

Position Summary The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the safe, timely and cost-effective execution of all warehouse processes including receiving, storing, maintaining, arranging and presenting material throughout the distribution center. In addition, the Warehouse Manager will directly manage a team of warehouse supervisors and be responsible for the overall performance of the department. Key Accountabilities • Receive, ship, store and distribute product and/or material within the warehouse. • Manage on hand inventory for production while keeping a reasonable days on hand • Implement best-in-class working procedures and physical layout for our warehouse. • Responsible for executing accurate and proper period end inventory • Scale the warehouse team by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. • Fulfill deliveries efficiently and safely. • Supervise a warehouse team of approximately 12 employees. • Maintain security of warehouse location. • Maintain fixture storage area and cleanliness of space. • Ensure proper handling of all warehouse equipment including such as baler, electric pallet jack and forklifts. • Ensure absolute quality is being received from suppliers, maintains supplier communication and follow ups • Create and maintain excellent metrics and tracking of incidents

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalency degree. University degree a plus • 3-5 years of warehouse experience within the fresh food industry • Thrives in a fast growing company • Experience managing a team • Forklift certified • Experience owning and improving KPIs • Strong written and oral communication skills • Experience using/implementing a Warehouse Management System, to manage orders and inventory

Additional Info:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without reasonable accommodation • Flexible availability to work weekends • Ability to adapt to the ever-changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment. • Ability to enter the cold room, thereby being subjected to cold temperatures for extended periods of time