WAREHOUSE MANAGER

F&S Produce Company Inc•Clackamas, OR

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the overall supervision and management of a warehouse operation, inventory controls, and accountability for all materials and services provided by warehouse employees. This may be within a manufacturing facility, Value Added Distribution (VAD) center or Packing House environment. Supervises materials handling, issuing supplies and materials, shipping, receiving, and business functions of the warehouse. Plans, organizes, coaches, validates transactions, and assigns work to warehouse employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, food Safety, Transportation/ Logistics, or related field is preferred or equivalent experience at a commensurate management level.
3+ years experience in a Supervisory or Managerial Warehouse environment with fresh food, ingredients, Agricultural, Nondurable goods, beverage, or consumable goods
Experience working in a chilled food factory or related environment is preferred
Bilingual (Spanish / English) helpful
Basic computer skills (Word and Excel) preferred.
Experience using an Inventory Scan gun and Warehouse Inventory System is preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of how to monitor and adjust resources to accomplish objectives.
Ability to manage and motivate a team to execute work with a high level of accuracy.
Demonstrated knowledge of common reports, labor controls, inventory controls and safe work practices within a food warehouse environment.
Good knowledge of the equipment used in storing and transferring supplies and equipment.
Knowledge of safe work practices in a food warehouse or manufacturing environment
Ability to work in a cold/ damp environment for extended periods
Must be able to complete common paperwork related to shipping, receiving and material handling
Ability to read computer generated reports
Must have strong interpersonal and employee relations skills
Ability to read, comprehend and speak professionally with team members
Good knowledge and understanding of Safe work practices common to the trades
Must have basic mathematical skills
Ability to be forklift certified prior to operating equipment

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a chilled food factory or related environment is preferred
Bilingual (Spanish / English) helpful
Basic computer skills (Word and Excel) preferred.
Experience using an Inventory Scan gun and Warehouse Inventory System is preferred

Responsibilities

Directs and manages a team of warehouse employees to meet daily requirements, schedule work, pack or pick inventory, load and unload product, materials or supplies, enter KPI’s, and Processes all aspects of receiving, ordering, recording waste, delivering warehouse inventory and maintenance of all records.
Develops and implements plans, procedures, and programs in coordination with senior management.
Escalates concerns, or variances as needed to agree on next steps, remedy, or action to take.
Ensures the department meets all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements.
Track, analyze, and communicate key quantitative metrics and business trends around KPIs and other critical reporting items.
Ensures efficient tracking and verification of all inbound and outbound movement of products, raw materials and supplies maintained within the warehouse.
Establishes operational policies and procedures; develops operational schedules; evaluates workflow and efficiency; handles personnel issues.
Ensures perishable product is rotated to minimize spoilage of product and ensures product is brought to production rooms in a timely manner.
Manage warehousing/storage of all raw product, supplies finished product and other material
Maintain inventory of supplies, rotate stock as required
Ensure all equipment is in safe and operating status, ensures any issues are addressed and corrected in a timely manner
Supervise, organize and schedule Warehouse employees that may include: Material Handlers, Warehouse Workers, Packers, Pickers, Inventory Control, Shipping and/or Receiving, forklift operators Leads and Supervisors.
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, coaching, evaluating performance, issuing discipline, motivating, and termination actions.
Supports and delivers employee training and development. Conducts safety, SOP, and other employee meetings as necessary.
Receives and verifies receiving reports, purchase orders, and invoices for accuracy.
May review or update contact information related to vendors, transportation companies, deliveries.
Works in partnership with the Purchasing Coordinator
Adheres to all good manufacturing practices and food safety policies including the company's CCP's.
Identify damage, report shortages and quality deficiencies.
May assist with supplying and/or transport of raw materials, ingredients, or inventory to workstations.
Performs other duties as needed.