Warehouse Manager-Logistics

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team•Terre Haute, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory through monitoring of daily warehouse and production activities, cycle counts and audits. The role ensures accurate accounting of all inbound raw material and outbound finished product.

Requirements

Knowledge of procurement, products, and production processes.
Knowledge and experience with large ERP or WMS systems.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong self-confidence, strong will to drive change, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with autonomy.
Must be accurate, detail-oriented and maintain the utmost confidentiality.
Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems.
Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
Ability to effectively present information to employees, top management, public groups and/or board of directors.
Ability to calculate figures.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule form.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and WMS, preferably SAP.
Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.
Excellent keyboarding, recordkeeping, and follow-up skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while at the same time making sound decisions.
Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent in education, certifications and experience.
5 + years supervisory experience leading a logistics department accountable for shipping, receiving, and inventory management in the Food Industry or manufacturing environment.
2+ years as a Manager of Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse or Distribution.
Experience with large WMS, TMS or ERP systems.
Ability to work off shift to support the teams across the 3 shift operation.
Works well cross-functionally with all departments and leaders.

Nice To Haves

SAP is a plus.
Continuous improvement experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for training and monitoring performance of warehouse and inventory control employees.
Provide clear performance expectations and accountability to meet on time delivery and receiving requirements.
Ensure department metrics are established and delivered.
Ensure the Transportation and Warehousing staff understands the expectation for meeting performance standards.
Ensure that all Maker’s Pride corporate programs and best practices are implemented.
Waste disposal and recycling program ownership for location.
General refuse and animal feed program management.
Yard tractor repair and maintenance.
Manage maintenance contracts with external vendors for all fork truck and lift equipment for plant.
Communication with customer for logistics scheduling, trouble-shooting and partnership.
Perform other duties as assigned.