Associate Director of Warehouse Operations

Kalmbach Feeds Inc • Carey, OH

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About The Position

About the Role: As Kalmbach Feeds continues to grow, we are seeking passionate, hard-working team members who embody our values and help us develop new ideas, serve our customers, enhance our processes, build strong teams, and drive our growth. The Associate Director of Warehouse Operations at Kalmbach Feeds will be responsible for all aspects of warehousing functions within the company. This position will be responsible for driving the financial, operational, and cultural results within the warehouse. This is a hands-on role that will require a significant investment in the development of processes and procedures, as well as in the hiring and training of the right staff, assisting in the further development of a world-class experience for our customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Management or other related degree
• 10 - 15 years of experience in warehousing or supply chain, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership positions
• Experience working with WMS systems as well as related warehouse technology and software
• Proven record of successfully managing teams to complete multiple, time-sensitive projects concurrently
• Documented ability to establish and drive a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging best practice tools and methodologies, to deliver year-over-year cost reductions and efficiency improvements.
• Experienced in managing facilities that operate a 24/7 schedule and have staffing levels of greater than 100 team members
• Superior communication skills with demonstrated ability to be concise, articulate, and adapt the communication style to a specific audience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with pick and pack operations is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Implement and use advanced analytics tools to monitor trends, optimize processes, and support data-driven decision making.
• Establish and manage key KPI’s, internal and external, which can be measured and monitored for success
• Champion employee engagement initiatives to build morale, increase retention, and foster a culture of excellence
• Identify and implement system and process improvements that enable scalability and support evolving business needs
• Provide coaching and mentorship to the warehouse management team. Focusing on leadership skill-building and long-term succession planning
• Coordinates with other members of senior management to develop policies and initiatives that align with all departments
• Proactively manages quality and performance issues that impact customer satisfaction, identifying root causes and developing solution-based strategies that generate positive results

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on date of hire
• 401(K) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off in first year
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Competitive Compensation
• On Staff Life Coach
• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans
• Access to Beach Front Company Condo in Fort Myers, FL

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director