General Production Manager (Logistics/Distribution)

Foster Farms

General Production Manager (Logistics/Distribution)

Kelso, WA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Pay Range: $98,200-$122,750 Plus eligible for 10% target bonus

    We offer our Team Members the following benefits:

    • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.
    • Voluntary benefits such as Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Group Accident Coverage, Group Critical Illness Coverage, Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance.
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Daycare FSA).
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
    • College tuition reimbursement.
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Company-contribution of up to 4%.
    • Vacation, sick, holiday, funeral, and jury duty pay.

    Job Description:

    • Manage the overall distribution activities which include shipping operations and PNW transportation department.
    • Develop and motivate management to meet the current and future needs of the Company.
    • Ensure department compliance with Company policies, laws and regulations which include USDA, SSOP and HACCP programs and all WISHA required safety programs, ODOT and WDOT.
    • Provide overall direction and guidelines to the Loading Dock, Transportation, and Billing Departments.
    • Provide leadership, direction, and support to the Distribution, including a six exempt TEAM Member, seven clerical employees, and twenty-six shipping union Team Members on four shifts (day, mid-shift, swing, and nights).
    • Ensure proper maintenance of Company assets, make recommendations for acquiring necessary items to support business objectives.
    • Ensure program development that is consistent with Company goals and objectives.
    • Provide timely and efficient transportation services for PNW retail, commodity and operations business groups.
    • Coordinate and ensure the interstate shipping of retail products across Oregon and Washington.
    • Manage the activities that provide for the day-to-day baseline operation and support of 23 tractors and 53 refer trailers.
    • Development and implementation of new systems and procedures.
    • Ensuring the safety and quality of product being delivered.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Progressive experience in warehouse and/or scheduling in the food industry.
    • Extensive knowledge of data processing systems and terminology as they relate to warehousing and distribution.
    • Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills.
    • Possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
    • Budget preparation and staffing analysis experience.
    • Knowledge of federal, state and county regulations.
    • BS/BA in business administration or similar field or equivalent experience.
    • Experience with HACCP/SSOP programs is preferred.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    • Open and available to all production hours.
    • Able to handle multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
    • Possess proactive problem solving skills.
    • Proficient use of PC including Excel, Power point and Word.
    • Familiar with SAP, BOSS, EWM & MII.

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

    Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.