Summary:

An immediate opening for a candidate with food industry experience as a Warehouse Director.

This is a growing food distribution company with an 80+ year history and is the product of the merger of two well-run family-owned businesses. This is a great opportunity for someone who is a:

• Strong leader
• Problem solver
• Team builder/developer
• Able to effectively integrate the warehouse operation with other critical functions across the company

Responsibilities:

This person will bring process efficiencies and oversee the day-to-day functions of shipping, inbound receiving, order-pulling & packing, and stocking of product. The individual will also coordinate staffing needs and troubleshoot procedural operations.

• Prepares weekly work schedules for each department in warehouse
• Reviews inventory daily; responsible for controlling product shrink
• Monitors the outflow of product daily via sales - communicates with purchasing regarding under/overstock
• Enforces standard operating procedures, company policies, and safety rules
• Prepares timely performance evaluations of personnel in the warehouse
• Performs all job functions of the warehouse and assists when short staffed
• Continuously reviews standard operating procedures, adding new procedures and creating better efficiency by altering current procedures upon the approval of the General Manager

Required Skills and Experience:

• A minimum 4-year degree, preferably a business-related field
• A minimum of 4 years food warehouse experience at a supervisory/management level
• Strong process improvement and cost-saving accomplishments
• A customer service focused individual with a mindset for quality control and safety
• Detail-oriented with strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt and function in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Data-driven decision maker with the ability to gather, assemble, consolidate, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise solutions
• Ability to solve problems independently, articulate information effectively and work with all levels of the organization