Dairy Materials & Warehouse Manager

Leprino Foods Company; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and bonuses

Life

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Voluntary benefits

Employee assistance programs

Wellness incentives

Tuition assistance

Vacation

Ten paid holidays

Sick time

Paid parental leave

Annual merit increases

Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company in Allendale, MI is seeking a Plant Materials Manager I to oversee warehouse operations and coordinate the full flow of materials that support production across the plant. This role blends leadership with materials planning, inventory coordination, and shipment scheduling to keep products moving efficiently.

You will guide shipping/receiving, schedule milk shipments, and build daily/weekly plans aligned with demand and plant capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, warehouse management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in materials and warehouse operations in a food manufacturing setting.
• 2+ years of progressive people leadership experience.
• Proficiency with standard manufacturing systems and SAP or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Guide shipping, receiving, and storage of finished goods, ingredients, and packaging materials.
• Coordinate milk scheduling, cream load-out, and condensed whey shipments to support production flow.
• Build daily and weekly materials and production schedules aligned with customer demand and plant capacity.
• Lead warehouse supervisors through clear expectations, routines, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and rotation practices for quality and freshness.
• Coordinate external materials and warehouse services to meet plant needs efficiently.
• Prepare and manage the Materials department budget and cost awareness.
• Maintain inventory controls supporting financial clarity and operational improvement.
• Lead safety practices within Materials and support training for safe work.
• Support quality and sanitation programs tied to materials handling.
• Build strong relationships with production, quality, finance, and plant leadership.

Skills

Materials leadership

Warehouse operations

Production planning

Team leadership

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics/warehouse management

Master’s in supply chain (preferred)

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Leprino Foods Company in Allendale, MI is seeking a Plant Materials Manager I to oversee warehouse operations and coordinate the full flow of materials that support production across the plant. This role blends leadership with materials planning, inventory coordination, and shipment scheduling to keep products moving efficiently.

You will guide shipping/receiving, schedule milk shipments, and build daily/weekly plans aligned with demand and plant capacity.