General Manager III - Belvidere, IL

Americold • Belvidere, IL

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About The Position

Primary Responsibility

Manage all warehouse functions, including operations, transportation, personnel
and customer service, as directed by Director of Operations.

What You’ll Do

Develop annual facility budget and ensure group adherence to budget.
Direct and assign work; set performance objectives and monitor performance of
all warehouse departments.
Manage all warehouse activities, costs, operations and forecasts. Monitor
progress towards goals.
Provide a safe work environment through personal actions. Identify any safety
concerns, as well as cost saving opportunities.
Ensure compliance with all company policies, as well as all Federal, State
and Local OSHA regulations.
Represent the Company to all warehouse customers. Secure additional business
and maintain positive relationships with customers.
Ensure that warehouse concerns are heard at corporate level. Communicates
stated Company goals, objectives and direction to warehouse staff.
Negotiate labor contracts with union representatives. Responsible for desired
change in contracts.
Affect prevention or reduction of property, liability or personnel loss
exposure for the Company.
Ensure that care, custody and control procedures are in place. Monitor
operational performance.
Utilize Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP) related to planning daily
facility requirements; complete CIP monthly reports.
Promote an open door policy and team environment.
Support the Company Performance Management Program (PMP).
Develop/maintain plans for disaster prevention and recovery.

Requirements

• College degree in business, logistics or management plus 5-8 years in warehousing and/or logistics management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years general supervisory/management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Union experience and knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA)
• Ability to develop effective relationships, provide leadership, and integrate diverse functions and individuals toward profitability objectives.
• Familiar with WMS and RF.
• Ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage all warehouse functions, including operations, transportation, personnel and customer service
• Develop annual facility budget and ensure group adherence to budget.
• Direct and assign work; set performance objectives and monitor performance of all warehouse departments.
• Manage all warehouse activities, costs, operations and forecasts. Monitor progress towards goals.
• Provide a safe work environment through personal actions. Identify any safety concerns, as well as cost saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, as well as all Federal, State and Local OSHA regulations.
• Represent the Company to all warehouse customers. Secure additional business and maintain positive relationships with customers.
• Ensure that warehouse concerns are heard at corporate level. Communicates stated Company goals, objectives and direction to warehouse staff.
• Negotiate labor contracts with union representatives. Responsible for desired change in contracts.
• Affect prevention or reduction of property, liability or personnel loss exposure for the Company.
• Ensure that care, custody and control procedures are in place. Monitor operational performance.
• Utilize Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP) related to planning daily facility requirements; complete CIP monthly reports.
• Promote an open door policy and team environment.
• Support the Company Performance Management Program (PMP).
• Develop/maintain plans for disaster prevention and recovery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees