Dairy Cooler & Warehouse Operations Lead

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking an experienced Cooler Manager to lead cooler and warehouse operations at our dairy production facility.

You will manage inventory levels, ensure product rotation based on shelf life, maintain accuracy, and oversee the safe movement of finished products while coordinating with Production, Distribution, Sales, Customer Service, and Quality teams. Responsibilities include leading teams, monitoring inventory, coordinating shipping/receiving, enforcing food

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, logistics, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in a warehouse, cooler, distribution, or production environment.
• Supervisory or leadership experience required; management experience preferred.
• Experience in food or dairy environments is highly preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cooler and warehouse operations to maximize productivity, safety, and efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels, codes, and expiration dates for proper rotation and traceability.
• Coordinate shipping, receiving, and load-out for timely product movement.
• Maintain accurate inventory records including shipments, loss, donations, and damages.
• Lead and develop cooler and warehouse staff through coaching and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with policies, food safety standards, OSHA regulations, and QA requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Serve as liaison between plant management and cross-functional departments to optimize availability and service levels.

Skills

Inventory management

Product rotation

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, logistics, or related field

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking an experienced Cooler Manager to lead cooler and warehouse operations at our dairy production facility.

You will manage inventory levels, ensure product rotation based on shelf life, maintain accuracy, and oversee the safe movement of finished products while coordinating with Production, Distribution, Sales, Customer Service, and Quality teams. Responsibilities include leading teams, monitoring inventory, coordinating shipping/receiving, enforcing food