Distribution Manager GY

Michael Foods Inc.•Sand Creek Township, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Foods, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Manager to lead operations at their new, state-of-the-art finished goods warehouse in Jordan, Minnesota. This facility, spanning 235,000 square feet, has the capacity to store up to 31,000 pallets of frozen and refrigerated food products. The Distribution Manager will be responsible for ensuring high customer service levels, optimizing operating costs, and maintaining safe and efficient daily warehouse activities. This role involves leading a team of over 40 employees, including supervisors and warehouse operators, and overseeing the maintenance team. The position also requires accountability for operational discipline, food safety, quality assurance, and sound business practices, while identifying productivity opportunities and collaborating with other areas of the MFI supply chain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of five years of warehouse management experience, including responsibility for expenses, staffing, and inventory.
Proficient PC skills, in such programs as Microsoft Excel, Visio, and Word.

Nice To Haves

Experience in perishable food distribution is preferred but not required.
ASCM CLTD, CPIM, or APICS certification is preferred but not required.
Direct management of employees.
Managing layers and previous experience managing hourly employees directly or indirectly.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in addition to sound interpersonal skills.
Experience with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems. SAP experience preferred.
Ability to solve complex problems and mitigate day to day issues.
Multi-lingual (English, Spanish, Somali, etc.) preferred.
Blast freezing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with all safety work rules and reinforce safety as a core value in daily operations.
Partner with Human Resources to support the highest level of employee safety and maintain a safe, healthy workplace for everyone.
Follow all safety policies and procedures, incorporating safety and health expectations into all jobs and tasks.
Adhere to quality work practices and GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure product quality is protected.
Manage warehousing and inventory control functions by setting performance objectives, prioritizing projects, and overseeing daily operations.
Ensure accurate and efficient receiving, storage, and shipment of products.
Manage yard activities performed by the 3PL provider to optimize operations and support timely trailer movement in and out of dock doors.
Plan facility layout, equipment needs, and staffing requirements to support future operations.
Manage blast freezing process which includes planning and executing blast times.
Develop operations and capital budgets and manage performance against those budgets while maintaining targeted service levels.
Maintain and report facility key performance indicators to ensure targets are met for service, cost, safety, and other operational measures.
Oversee hiring, scheduling, discipline, development, and growth of staff.
Develop, review, update, and monitor compliance with standard operating policies and processes.
Lead or participate in strategic and tactical projects across Michael Foods Supply Chain.
Perform other duties as assigned.