Distribution Center Manager

Post Holdings Inc.; Jordan (MN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Manager for the Jordan, Minnesota distribution center. The role leads over 40 employees, including supervisors and warehouse operators, and oversees maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The position emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities across inventory control, blast freezing, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration within the Michael Foods Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; five years of warehouse management experience preferred.
• Experience: five years in warehouse management; perishable food distribution experience preferred but not required.
• Certifications: ASCM CLTD, CPIM, or APICS preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations at the Jordan, Minnesota finished goods warehouse.
• Ensure customer service levels are achieved and costs are optimized.
• Maintain safety, quality, and GMP standards while managing daily activities.
• Oversee hiring, staffing, and development of the staff; manage budgets and KPIs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally within Michael Foods Supply Chain.

Skills

Direct management of employees

Layer management

Communication skills

ERP/WMS experience

Problem solving

PC skills (Excel/Visio/Word)

Multilingual (English, Spanish, Somali

Blast freezing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Warehouse management experience (5+ years)

ASCM CLTD/CPIM/APICS certification preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP software

Job description

Brand: Michael Foods Inc.

Categories: Supply Chain

Locations: Jordan, Minnesota

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 32199

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food

Location Description

Our Jordan, MN distribution center is a new, state of the art facility that stores frozen and refrigerated finished food products, with capacity for up to 31,000 pallets of finished goods and materials inside of a 235,000 square foot facility. Located in the Minnesota River Valley and 35 miles from Minneapolis, Jordan is a community focused on growth while keeping the charm and community centered atmosphere. Jordan’s historic downtown includes a variety of small businesses to shop locally, and the city is surrounded by forested bluffs and rivers.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Distribution Manager is responsible for leading operations at the MFI finished goods warehouse in Jordan, Minnesota. This role ensures customer service levels are achieved, operating costs are optimized, and daily warehouse activities are executed safely and efficiently.

Warehouse Operations and Scope

The Jordan distribution center stores frozen and refrigerated finished food products, with capacity for up to 31,000 pallets of finished goods and materials inside of a 235,000 square foot facility.

Leadership and Team Accountability

The Distribution Manager leads a team of more than 40 employees, including multiple supervisors and warehouse operators. The role also oversees the maintenance team responsible for keeping the facility and building systems operating properly.

Compliance, Quality, and Continuous Improvement

This position is accountable for maintaining operational discipline, food safety, quality assurance, and sound business practices. In addition to providing direct leadership to onsite staff, the Distribution Manager identifies productivity opportunities and works cross-functionally with other areas of the MFI supply chain.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety and Compliance

• Comply with all safety work rules and reinforce safety as a core value in daily operations.

• Partner with Human Resources to support the highest level of employee safety and maintain a safe, healthy workplace for everyone.

• Follow all safety policies and procedures, incorporating safety and health expectations into all jobs and tasks.

• Adhere to quality work practices and GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure product quality is protected.

• Warehouse Operations and Inventory Control

• Manage warehousing and inventory control functions by setting performance objectives, prioritizing projects, and overseeing daily operations.

• Ensure accurate and efficient receiving, storage, and shipment of products.

• Manage yard activities performed by the 3PL provider to optimize operations and support timely trailer movement in and out of dock doors.

• Plan facility layout, equipment needs, and staffing requirements to support future operations.

• Manage blast freezing process which includes planning and executing blast times.

• Financial and Performance Management

• Develop operations and capital budgets and manage performance against those budgets while maintaining targeted service levels.

• Maintain and report facility key performance indicators to ensure targets are met for service, cost, safety, and other operational measures.

• People Leadership and Process Improvement

• Oversee hiring, scheduling, discipline, development, and growth of staff.

• Develop, review, update, and monitor compliance with standard operating policies and processes.

• Lead or participate in strategic and tactical projects across Michael Foods Supply Chain.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience

• Minimum of five years of warehouse management experience, including responsibility for expenses, staffing, and inventory.

• Experience in perishable food distribution is preferred but not required.

• Certifications

• ASCM CLTD, CPIM, or APICS certification is preferred but not required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Direct management of employees.

• Managing layers and previous experience managing hourly employees directly or indirectly.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in addition to sound interpersonal skills.

• Experience with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems. SAP experience preferred.

• Ability to solve complex problems and mitigate day to day issues.

• Proficient PC skills, in such programs as Microsoft Excel, Visio, and Word.

• Multi-lingual (English, Spanish, Somali, etc.) preferred.

• Blast freezing experience preferred.

The pay range for this position is $102,093 - $159,265 per year.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Distribution Manager is responsible for leading operations at the MFI finished goods warehouse in Jordan, Minnesota. This role ensures customer service levels are achieved, operating costs are optimized, and daily warehouse activities are executed safely and efficiently.

Warehouse Operations and Scope

The Jordan distribution center stores frozen and refrigerated finished food products, with capacity for up to 31,000 pallets of finished goods and materials inside of a 235,000 square foot facility.

Leadership and Team Accountability

The Distribution Manager leads a team of more than 40 employees, including multiple supervisors and warehouse operators. The role also oversees the maintenance team responsible for keeping the facility and building systems operating properly.

Compliance, Quality, and Continuous Improvement

This position is accountable for maintaining operational discipline, food safety, quality assurance, and sound business practices. In addition to providing direct leadership to onsite staff, the Distribution Manager identifies productivity opportunities and works cross-functionally with other areas of the MFI supply chain.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety and Compliance

• Comply with all safety work rules and reinforce safety as a core value in daily operations.

• Partner with Human Resources to support the highest level of employee safety and maintain a safe, healthy workplace for everyone.

• Follow all safety policies and procedures, incorporating safety and health expectations into all jobs and tasks.

• Adhere to quality work practices and GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure product quality is protected.

• Warehouse Operations and Inventory Control

• Manage warehousing and inventory control functions by setting performance objectives, prioritizing projects, and overseeing daily operations.

• Ensure accurate and efficient receiving, storage, and shipment of products.

• Manage yard activities performed by the 3PL provider to optimize operations and support timely trailer movement in and out of dock doors.

• Plan facility layout, equipment needs, and staffing requirements to support future operations.

• Manage blast freezing process which includes planning and executing blast times.

• Financial and Performance Management

• Develop operations and capital budgets and manage performance against those budgets while maintaining targeted service levels.

• Maintain and report facility key performance indicators to ensure targets are met for service, cost, safety, and other operational measures.

• People Leadership and Process Improvement

• Oversee hiring, scheduling, discipline, development, and growth of staff.

• Develop, review, update, and monitor compliance with standard operating policies and processes.

• Lead or participate in strategic and tactical projects across Michael Foods Supply Chain.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience

• Minimum of five years of warehouse management experience, including responsibility for expenses, staffing, and inventory.

• Experience in perishable food distribution is preferred but not required.

• Certifications

• ASCM CLTD, CPIM, or APICS certification is preferred but not required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Direct management of employees.

• Managing layers and previous experience managing hourly employees directly or indirectly.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in addition to sound interpersonal skills.

• Experience with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems. SAP experience preferred.

• Ability to solve complex problems and mitigate day to day issues.

• Proficient PC skills, in such programs as Microsoft Excel, Visio, and Word.

• Multi-lingual (English, Spanish, Somali, etc.) preferred.

• Blast freezing experience preferred.

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)