Warehouse Operations Manager
About The Position
The Warehouse Manager will be responsible for supporting the leadership and management of the overall Warehouse department, systems, and strategies for the state-of-the-art, greenfield plant currently under construction in Webster, NY. Reporting directly to the Director of Automated Warehousing, this role will be accountable for the associated safety, quality, productivity, and financial targets across warehouse operations. They will assist to oversee the site's supply chain system to include all storage, receiving, and loading of raw materials, finished products, bulk product loading of totes and tankers, dry ingredient receiving, and case pick. Ensure optimized storage and utilization of the Warehouse Management System within the warehouse and review short/long-term needs. Accuracy in inventory and planning is a key aspect of this role. The Warehouse Manager will also be responsible for supporting the maintenance of all warehouse facilities and equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chian or related discipline required
- Experience with Automated Guided Vehicle (AVG), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) & Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) Electric 80 (E80) experience a plus
- Previous leadership experience in the warehouse, logistics or supply chain operations field
- Demonstrate working knowledge of automated warehouse inventory, shipping and receiving methodologies and best practices
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Nice To Haves
- Electric 80 (E80) experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Oversee the startup and continued warehouse operations of our greenfield 24/7/365 750,000 sq. ft. three production line value-added dairy processing facility
- Responsible for all the warehouse operations and inventory control of 112,000 sq. ft. racked storage and 90,000 sq. ft. high-density ASRS
- Communicate and engage with the workforce at every level to build trust, continuity, and collaboration throughout the teams, consistently demonstrating the fairlife culture of Believe in Better
- Manage the teams for the receiving, handling, storage, movement, and inbound materials for production and outbound finished goods
- Partner with fairlife supply chain and NAOU to ensure inventory management and customer service expectations are achieved
- Maintain receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
- Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
- Facilitate and control inventory levels by ensuring the teams conduct best-in-class cycle counting program
- Maintain physical condition of the warehouse by continuously improving and implementing optimized layouts, inspecting equipment, and issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement
- Grow a high-performing team of capable leaders and operators with an ownership mindset by establishing effective training and development programs and work standards
- Collaborate to develop and enable automated warehouse metrics that drive Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Customer Service
- Achieve financial objectives by managing the P&L, efficiencies, productivity, and effectiveness and analyzing variances, and corrective actions
- Maintain FEFO methodology using the warehouse management system, reporting & analytics
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
- Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
- Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
- Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
- Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
- 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
- Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
- Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
- Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
- Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
