Warehouse Manager

Little Caesars Pizza•Greensboro, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Line Distribution, the in-house distributor for Little Caesars Pizza, has been family owned and operated for over 50 years; and is dedicated to leading customized and innovative food service logistics with safety as a top priority. We are now hiring for a Warehouse Manager in Greensboro, North Carolina. In this role, you will lead the warehouse department in strategic and day-to-day activities, from managing and overseeing warehouse operations to creating and managing warehouse goals identified in the strategic plan. Responsible for productivity goals and standards, OSHA compliance and safety, while providing industry-leading quality service. Drive efficiencies and cost reductions within the department through timely implementation of policies and procedures and effective management of the warehouse staff. Develop, communicate and implement local warehouse department policies and state, national and OSHA regulations. Staff responsibilities include managing the warehouse supervisors and indirectly warehouse colleagues. This position operates with discretion and authority.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related degree with minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience within the warehouse distribution industry, or equivalent of 8 years supervisory experience in the warehouse distribution industry
Possesses a strong understanding of FDA and OSHA compliance requirements, company policies and all national and state regulations and the ability to enforce them
Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships and communicate with executive leadership, staff, customers and vendors
Prior experience forecasting and managing operating budgets as well as communicating variance
Previous experience with developing and adhering to department metrics
Evidence of ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple concurrent priorities

Responsibilities

Lead the warehouse department in strategic and day-to-day activities
Manage and oversee warehouse operations
Create and manage warehouse goals identified in the strategic plan
Be responsible for productivity goals and standards, OSHA compliance and safety
Provide industry-leading quality service
Drive efficiencies and cost reductions within the department through timely implementation of policies and procedures and effective management of the warehouse staff
Develop, communicate and implement local warehouse department policies and state, national and OSHA regulations
Manage the warehouse supervisors and indirectly warehouse colleagues
Direct supervisors in managing the warehouse and assure the most efficient receiving and loading schedule that satisfies customer delivery needs while ensuring the lowest total distribution cost per case
Develop and implement policies and procedures that increase efficiencies of the department that meet or exceed customer expectations, resulting in high customer service ratings
Interview, select, and train warehouse supervisors
Support and encourage an open-door policy to ensure open lines of communication with colleagues and respond to colleague issues or questions in a timely manner
Uncover, prioritize and eliminate issues at an operational and tactical level
Ensure colleagues follow all Blue Line policies and procedures in order to meet safety goals and guarantee that delivery schedules are consistently met
Coach and develop warehouse supervisors, including conducting performance management reviews and progressive disciplinary steps as necessary
Ensure warehouse equipment and Security Systems are properly maintained and functioning according to OSHA standards