Warehouse Manager

KETTLE CUISINE LLC•Savage, MD

7d•$90,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

To manage, organize and control all activities within the Warehouse function. To maximize the efficiency and utilization of all resources, including labor and equipment to achieve the required service levels and performance results. To provide a key link between the Warehouse and all internal and external customers.

Requirements

Experience in food manufacturing environment (minimum 5 years)
Excellent communication and influencing skills
A driven attitude that achieves results
Ability to lead and motivate teams and individuals to achieve results
Knowledge of ERP and IT systems
Knowledge of SQF requirements and documentation
Knowledge of HAACP, USDA and FDA (Food and Drug Administration) requirements
Work requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Work performed by this position requires moderate concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks.
Work occasionally requires some visual effort for periods of time.
Employee works in a manufacturing setting with some exposure to heat, cold, dust, or other factors of minor inconvenience.
The position has some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.

Nice To Haves

Positive attitude and motivation by contributing to the overall success of the team.
4 Year Degree preferably in Logistics or Business Administration
Experience with budgets and financial reporting.
Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and general food safety standards knowledge is preferred.
Obsessive attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at once.
Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments.
Willing to address demanding situations head on with patience and respect.

Responsibilities

Accurate recipe and allocation of lot codes to all raw material/packaging deliveries
Ensure samples collected for Quality Assurance Department
Ensure correct inventory rotation of all raw materials and packaging
Ensure all inventory stock is verified to specifications
Working liaison with Purchasing Department to allocate delivery times
Manage all waste disposal
Ensure all documentation is completed and submitted promptly to designated departments as required.
Proven record of accomplishment of delivering change through continuous improvement initiatives and techniques
Ability to work under pressure and capable of reacting to ever changing needs of customer requirements
Management experience of planning within a high-volume operation
Other duties as assigned
Model and support Kettle’s Core Values and safety culture
Create a culture of accountability & performance
Drive a focus on quality and continuous improvement
Plan work, track results and resolve variances