General Manager III - Newark, NJ

Americold • Newark, NJ

3d

About The Position

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.
• Utilize Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP) related to planning daily
facility requirements; complete CIP monthly reports.
• 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

• Previous food distribution experience
• Previous experience with Unions and an understanding of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
• Experienced with AS/400 and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Familiar with WMS and RF.
• Ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Utilize Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP) related to planning daily facility requirements; complete CIP monthly reports.
• 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