Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will supervise and coordinate warehouse activities to support incoming and outgoing shipments and maintain a smooth flow of raw materials to production lines. You will oversee processes for receiving, storing, packaging, and distributing materials, ensure accurate documentation, and guide a team responsible for transporting and loading materials. You will promote safe work practices, monitor equipment, and manage inventory control activities for the Mankato, MN plant. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Coordinate warehousing operations to support production needs. Maintain timely loading, unloading, and scheduling of products and ingredients to meet plant and corporate objectives. Oversee shipping and receiving operations to ensure efficient handling of raw materials and customer orders. Establish and maintain warehousing rotation and hold programs. Champion Inventory Control Discipline which includes but not limited to, FIFO, cycle count process per Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements, timely disposition of questionable inventory, and monitor obsolete/slow moving inventory. Enforce plant safety programs, including compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. Monitor the warehouse environment and team members to identify and eliminate unsafe conditions or work practices. Monitor equipment, submit work orders for repairs, and recommend changes that support safe operation. Train individuals on safety procedures, including forklift and hand‑jack operation, loading methods, and trailer operation. Train, motivate, and monitor performance of warehousing employees; recognize strong performance and take corrective action when needed. Drive initiatives to reduce cost through labor controls, damage reduction, and implementation of methods and tools that improve productivity. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with external contractors to coordinate scheduling and ensure timely completion of work. Take end-to-end ownership of the warehouse and its core processes, driving continuous improvement while coaching and developing team members to support growth and performance.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees