Materials & Warehouse Manager, Dairy Production & Planning

Leprino Foods; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health benefits

Dental/Vision

Voluntary benefits

Employee assistance program

Wellness incentives

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick time

Paid parental leave

Profit sharing & 401(k)

Job summary

Leprino Foods in Allendale, MI seeks a Materials Manager I to oversee warehouse operations and coordinate the full flow of materials for production. The role blends leadership with materials planning, inventory coordination, and shipment scheduling to keep product moving smoothly across the plant.

This position partners with production, quality and finance teams, builds daily/weekly schedules, maintains inventory accuracy, and leads safety and training within the Materials team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in logistics/warehouse management.
• 8+ years overseeing materials and warehouse operations in a food manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of progressive people leadership experience.
• Proficiency with standard manufacturing systems and ability to learn SAP or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

People leadership

Learning ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Warehouse Management, or related field, or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Leprino Foods in Allendale, MI seeks a Materials Manager I to oversee warehouse operations and coordinate the full flow of materials for production. The role blends leadership with materials planning, inventory coordination, and shipment scheduling to keep product moving smoothly across the plant.

This position partners with production, quality and finance teams, builds daily/weekly schedules, maintains inventory accuracy, and leads safety and training within the Materials team.