Systems & Warehouse Manager - Kitting

Niagara Bottling • Temple, TX

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About The Position

The Systems & Warehouse Manager oversees and drives continuous improvement in warehouse management systems (WMS), business analytics, and network resources, implementing solutions aligned with business goals and supporting the organization’s supply chain strategy. The role plans, directs, and monitors warehouse activities.

The position is responsible for WMS database knowledge and advanced configuration, improving WMS functionality, coordinating technical support, and leading site systems implementations and modifications. It also oversees warehouse operations, inventory, staffing, training, shipping and receiving, safety, and coordination with other departments. The role helps maintain a safe, clean, and orderly warehouse and requires regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of combined experience managing a Warehouse Management System; experience may combine work experience and education.
• At least 6 years of experience in a warehouse or logistics field; experience may combine work experience and education.
• At least 4 years of experience managing IT systems; experience may combine work experience and education.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a safe working environment, document safety training, and communicate safety incidents.
• Ability to provide strategic input and oversight to projects, make data-driven decisions, and develop sustainable solutions.
• Ability to reduce costs and manage timelines while considering long-term impact.
• Ability to lead discussions toward positive customer outcomes and prioritize customer and company success.
• Ability to evaluate programs and processes, develop efficiency and waste-reduction initiatives, and use performance metrics for continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate a vision, organize resources, and adjust strategies while managing change.
• Analytical thinking and ability to synthesize complex information.
• Ability to delegate technical tasks and work effectively with departments, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to identify strategic collaboration opportunities.
• Ability to make hiring decisions, plan talent development, develop direct reports, and address conflict within and between teams.

Nice To Haves

• 10 or more years of experience managing a Warehouse Management System.
• 10 or more years of experience in a warehouse or logistics field.
• 6 years of experience managing people or projects.
• Master’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Warehouse Management System (WMS), including understanding its database structure and performing advanced configuration.
• Lead company initiatives to improve WMS functionality.
• Help build and maintain a safe work culture and coordinate technical support for site or network operations and systems.
• Serve as site lead for systems implementations and modifications.
• Oversee warehouse operations, including training, shipping, receiving, inventory, and safety.
• Build a positive work environment.
• Manage inventory and schedule labor to meet operational demands and goals.
• Oversee shipping and receiving discrepancies and RMAs.
• Train forklift operators, administer road tests, and provide certification.
• Establish procedures for shipment verification, material handling and disposition, and maintaining current warehouse inventory.
• Coordinate warehouse activities with production, sales, records control, purchasing, and other functions.
• Direct the salvage of damaged or unused material.
• Manage month-end inventory and cycle counts to ensure physical inventories are reconciled on time.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse.
• Participate in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
• Family Building Benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.
• Income protection, including Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident coverage.
• Special discount programs, including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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