Sr. Manager of Warehouse and Logistics - Food Manufacturing

Grecian Delights Kronos•Glendale Heights, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods (“GDK”) stands at the forefront as a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio, featuring gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, along with value-added bakery products, reflects our commitment to quality and authenticity. Serving over 400 foodservice distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and marking our presence in the top 40 U.S. retailers, we continue to enrich dining experiences with the flavors of the Mediterranean. We are seeking Senior Manager of Warehouse & Logistic to be located at our Glendale Heights location reporting to Supply Chain Director. As our Senior Manager of Warehouse & Logistics you will be responsible for planning and directing all warehouse activities including receiving, storing, inventory management, shipping; routing, logistics, and administrative tasks to ensure customer and company objectives are achieved across multiple facilities.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Warehouse/Distribution Operations or related major
5+ years in a leadership capacity in a warehouse environment.
Knowledge and experience with ERP / MRP systems.
Experience in a food manufacturing environment (required)

Nice To Haves

IFS experience a plus.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to the business as it relates to overall warehouse operations and inbound/outbound logistics strategy.
Lead and manage the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, picking, staging, inventory, and shipping products or materials.
Coordinate activities of the warehouse with Sales, Record Control, and Purchasing departments to ensure availability of materials.
Drive Customer Fill Rate through the planning, execution, and coordination of finished goods inventory to pick, stage, and fill orders for customer pickup or distribution.
Establish and maintain operational procedures for verification of incoming orders, outgoing shipments, and the handling and disposition of products.
Lead the effort for inventory accuracy, ensuring the accuracy of inventory, lot codes, warehouse locations, and shipping transactions.
Ensure ERP system utilization and the transactional accuracy of material flow into and out of warehouse locations.
Manage the Slow Moving and Obsolete Goods program to minimize inventory write-offs for finished goods, ingredients, and packaging materials.
Develop, manage, record, and publish KPIs associated with warehouse accuracy, capacity, slotting, route optimization, and truck utilization.
Maintain a safe and efficient warehouse, oversee equipment, and coordinate maintenance and replacement of equipment as needed.