Responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the organization's warehouse & supply chain operations in the facility in compliance with established policies and procedures. Coordinates communication among and between Warehouse Operations group and Planning Operations Teams. Oversee the efficient operation and inventory management of the distribution center, ensuring that all inbound and outbound shipments are handled expeditiously and according to company service level standards.
1. Performance Management: Set and meet the network and facilities goals on safety, production and quality areas. Manage the programs, processes, reports, trends, issues, and resolve gaps. Support the Team and process improvement environment to empower and challenge employees.
2. Responsible for activities of Warehouse Supervisors and hourly union members.
3. Budget: Setting, reviewing, evaluating and communicating the DC budget. Work on variance explanations and corrective forecasting with Finance on a monthly basis.
4. Uphold environment of Continuous Process and Cost Improvement.
5. Assist with implementation of and timely & accurate reporting of activities in SAP and other Factory Management Systems.
6. Support of all production activities including shipping, receiving, storage and handling of ingredients, packaging, WIP, semi-finished goods, and finished goods.
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Work Experience in effectively managing in a warehouse environment with high performance teams.
EXPERIENCE:
Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience in a leadership role with demonstrated ability to lead change, preferably in a union environment. Must have an attitude of 100% Responsibility, drive for excellence in all areas, focus on effective internal and external customer-supplier relationships. Proven experience in various management\leadership positions. Demonstrated ability to be a change agent
SKILLS:
Excellent communication and follow up skills, creative problem solving, attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities. Strong interpersonal skills (facilitating, conflict mgmt, change mgmt.), can maintain a positive attitude and the ability to motivate people is needed. Strong goal setting and people management skills (discipline, recognition, incentives, etc).