Operations Manager - Madison Distribution Center

Vita Plus Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance start on 1

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

HSA contribution up to $2000

Flex Spending Accounts

401(k) / PTO / Sick Time / LTD

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Vita Plus Corporation in Madison, Wisconsin seeks an Operations Manager for the Distribution Center to oversee daily warehouse operations serving Vita Plus facilities, dealers, and direct-to-customer channels across the Midwest.

The ideal candidate will implement process improvements, lead multi-shift teams, and drive safety, efficiency, and strong customer service while managing relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams across multiple shifts.
• Deep knowledge of electronic inventory management systems.
• Proven process-improvement initiatives in warehousing and inventory control.
• Ability to optimize space, stock levels, and seasonal turns.
• Experience managing and improving distribution financials.
• Confidential handling of information.
• Ability to safely lift up to 55 pounds and operate in a warehouse setting.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with appropriate insurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage distribution functions and employees at the Madison location.
• Lead safety and food safety initiatives including training and investigations.
• Oversee maintenance, housekeeping and equipment upgrades.
• Maximize use of personnel, equipment, and technologies to serve customers.
• Recruit and develop Warehouse Associates.

Skills

Team leadership

Inventory systems

Process improvement

Cost optimization

Safety compliance

Communication

Driving license

Job description

The operations manager of our Distribution Center in Madison, Wisconsin will oversee daily warehouse operations servicing our Vita Plus facilities, dealer network and direct-to-customer business throughout the Midwest. A successful candidate will have a track record of implementing process improvement initiatives, excellent communication and management skills, strong interpersonal skills and experience leading technological adaptions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience managing and leading teams across multiple shifts
• In depth knowledge of electronic inventory management systems
• Substantiated process improvement initiatives within warehousing, inventory management, safety, customer service, and invested capital that increased profitability and customer retention while strengthening culture
• Proficient at optimizing warehouse space, stocking levels, and seasonal product turns reducing operating costs and overall working capital
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and improving financial performance in distribution assets
• Maintain confidentiality of all information
• Proficiency with software as required
• Has the ability to safely lift, carry and stack feed bags; occasionally moving up to 55-pounds
• Must have valid driver’s license with appropriate vehicle insurance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Manage company location distribution functions and employees
• Lead all safety and food safety initiatives: training, inspections and accident investigations
• Oversee all maintenance, housekeeping and equipment upgrades
• Maximize utilization of personnel, equipment, and technologies to best serve customers and create efficiencies
• Recruitment, development, and evaluation of Warehouse Associates

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office/warehousing facility environment: desk and computer work, uneven/slippery work surfaces, truck lot conditions
• On farm visits with varying conditions

EVALUATION:

• Profitability to VP Holdings vs. budget
• Performance vs. goals for safety, food safety, reduction in working capital, inventory management, and warehousing efficiencies
• Contributing to our strong culture: employee engagement and development while being a positive role model within the communities we serve

LOCATION:

Madison, Wisconsin

SUPERVISOR:

General Manager of Transportation & Distribution

Our robust benefits include:

• Health and Dental Insurance start on DAY ONE for employees working 20+ hours/week
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan, which is the Company-funded Retirement Plan
• Up to $2,000 FREE Contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA); personal contributions are Tax FREE
• Flex Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent care
• 401(k) / Paid Time Off / Sick Time / Long-term Disability
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program provides FREE support services

Company Overview

Vita Plus Corporation is an employee-owned company dedicated to serving dairy and livestock producers with high-quality feed manufacturing and expert consulting services. Established in 1948, the organization is committed to innovation in nutrition, technology, and management practices to support its clients’ success.