
Warehouse Manager
- Greendale, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Adhere to and ensure compliance to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas.
- Adhere to and ensure compliance to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements.
- Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination.
- Provides training, direction and instruction and conducts performance evaluations.
- Provides guidance and training on work standards and expected outcomes.
- Accountable for planning and evaluating performance, staff training and development, recruitment and may contribute to pay recommendations.
- Direct and coordinate the activities of the warehouse and establish and maintain budget control.
- Development of the team and continuous improvement in the performance of all team members by setting clear and challenging goals and objectives.
- Maintain strong links with 3rd party suppliers through regular meetings and ensure that any issues are being addressed.
- Ensure that all stock issues are resolved and ffeedback to relevant managers on key performance indicators such as accuracy, performance, output and efficiency.
- Manage stock destruction and aged stock removal process.
- Ensure warehouse personnel are responsible for duties such as good housekeeping, stock counts, and where appropriate movement of stock through use of pallet truck or forklift truck.
- Establish priorities and direct loading workforce to satisfy customer demand.
- Plan and execute logistics needs with trucking firms to ensure timely pick-up and delivery of shipments, while minimizing overall freight costs.
- Review and resolve operational problems to minimize cost and prevent operational delays.
- Negotiate trucking contracts with relevant parties to ensure freight costs are competitive.
- Responsible for the security of the product and warehouse.
- Handle all damaged product orders and monitor status of returned products.
- Communicate with manufacturing personnel to ensure appropriate materials are available to meet production requirements.
- Developing and implementing policies, procedures and SOPs to ensure consistent quality and operating efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with DOT and other safety regulatory agencies, as well as maintaining the material handling equipment, ensuring that all warehouse personnel are certified on equipment.
- Represents the company in a positive manner at all times.
- Capability to read and write job instructions in the specified acceptable language(s) for the location.
- Able to work under deadline pressures.
- Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
- Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop a team environment promoting internal growth.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Must demonstrate the basic operation of powered industrial trucks.
- Must be forklift certified by an approved Refresco trainer.
- Leadership - Foster a culture of empowerment by building relationships based on trust, lead courageously on a day-to-day basis, and inspire growth with a clear and ambitious vision that guides the collective effort toward success.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to quickly identify and resolve operational issues.
- Communication Skills – Communicate effectively with direct reports and all levels of the organization. Collaborates to ensure a smooth workflow.
- Decision Making & Judgment – Make informed decisions with sometimes limited data, learning from outcomes.
- People Management – coach others regardless of performance level; help others identify key goals and use their talents to achieve those goals; build relationships; offer praise and recognition.
- Ownership – Proactively take initiative and responsibility for tasks and challenges, demonstrating independent thinking.
- Problem Solving Skills – Develop creative solutions, evaluate results, and incorporate feedback for continuous improvement.
- Time Management – Optimize production schedules by prioritizing tasks and minimizing downtime to meet deadlines.
- Technology: Familiarity with warehouse management software for tracking inventory and logistics.
- Technology: Proficient in SAP, Excel, Word, and Power Point
- Cognitive: Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production.
- Safety and Risk Management: Participation in safety audits and inspections to ensure a safe working environment.
- Undergraduate degree in a related field is preferred.
- APICS designation is a plus.
- 5 years + work experience in warehouse logistics management.
- Prior experience leading a team is required.
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- 12 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Paid Time Off
- Well-being Benefits
- Discount and Total Reward Programs