Food Manufacturing Warehouse Operations Leader

Häns Kissle Co.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Annual bonus program

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (3 weeks)

Holidays

Parental leave

Healthcare plans

Pet insurance

Job summary

Häns Kissle is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead the daily operations of a food manufacturing warehouse in Dallas, NC. This exempt role requires strong leadership and hands-on management of receiving, storage, rotation, and shipping to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise staff, maintain ERP/WMS accuracy, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with Production, Quality Assurance and Purchasing to meet orders and reduce waste.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years warehouse management experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, SQF, etc.
• Experience with ERP and WMS software systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all warehouse activities including receiving, storing, inventory control, and shipping of materials and products.
• Ensure adherence to food safety regulations such as GMP, HACCP, and company GMP standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); conduct cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Supervise and lead warehouse staff; provide training on safety, food handling, and procedures.
• Oversee proper storage and rotation (FIFO/FEFO) to ensure product quality and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, and Purchasing to support continuous production and timely order fulfillment.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure sanitation and pest control procedures are followed in all storage areas.
• Enforce safety protocols and lead regular safety inspections.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound logistics with carriers and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Food safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP

WMS

Job description

Häns Kissle is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead the daily operations of a food manufacturing warehouse in Dallas, NC. This exempt role requires strong leadership and hands-on management of receiving, storage, rotation, and shipping to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise staff, maintain ERP/WMS accuracy, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with Production, Quality Assurance and Purchasing to meet orders and reduce waste.