Warehouse Operations Manager

KeHE Distributors, LLC•Bloomington, IN

10h•Onsite

About The Position

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Requirements

Associates degree required; additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
3-5 years of experience in warehouse operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Excellent problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of successfully managing & motivating teams and driving operational excellence.
Experience with LEAN or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other operational software.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma certification or similar continuous improvement qualification.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher.

Responsibilities

Overseeing multiple departments within a single distribution center (DC), ensuring that all operations meet or exceed performance targets.
Driving operational excellence through a hands-on approach, fostering a high-performance culture, improving efficiency, and ensuring adherence to safety standards.
Leading teams to achieve optimal performance across the warehouse, focusing on productivity, safety, accuracy, and cleanliness.
Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of warehouse supervisors and associates across multiple shifts, ensuring they have the resources, tools, and training to meet performance goals and succeed in their roles.
Setting clear expectations and fostering a culture of collaboration, performance excellence, and accountability, inspiring a team mentality and commitment to team goals.
Providing real-time coaching, feedback, and mentorship to develop leadership skills within the team and promote career progression for all associates.
Championing workforce development and retention strategies, ensuring a positive and respectful work environment that motivates associates to continually improve and perform at their best.
Leading and managing safety programs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies, and instilling a safety-first mindset across all teams.
Conducting regular safety audits, inspections, and training, actively addressing safety concerns to ensure a zero-injury work environment.
Promoting safety and civility, making sure all associates are held accountable for maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment where safety is a top priority for everyone.
Overseeing multiple warehouse functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations across all shifts, balancing productivity and operational quality.
Leading and championing LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
Collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and implement long-term strategies that drive operational efficiency, improve throughput, and reduce costs while maintaining a high standard of safety and accuracy.
Encouraging feedback and ideas from associates to foster innovation and process improvement, ensuring that the warehouse operations evolve and adapt to meet changing demands.
Setting performance goals, monitoring KPIs, and working with teams to achieve high standards of safety, productivity, accuracy, and cleanliness.