Senior Cooler Operations Manager

Creamland Dairies, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Creamland Dairies, LLC seeks an experienced operations leader to manage warehouse and cooler activities, ensuring on-time load-out, accurate inventory, and strong cross-department collaboration. You will drive efficiency, safety, and QA adherence across the operation.

Responsibilities include directing daily activities, coordinating with distribution and sales, and mentoring staff to maintain high performance and compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 5–8 years supervisory experience in warehouse/distribution environment.
• Certification/licensing may be required.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate department activities in a safe, organized environment.
• Coordinate load-out schedules with distribution and contractors for timely shipments.
• Coordinate shipping/receiving to maximize efficiency and minimize issues.
• Ensure procedures for production efficiency, quality, safety, and compliance.
• Monitor inventory and codes in the cooler; prepare for physical inventories.
• Record all transactions to reflect accurate inventory positions.
• Ensure compliance with QA standards and housekeeping.
• Collaborate cross-functionally as a change agent within the division.
• Promote company values, safety policies, and loss control targets.
• Manage expenses including cooler dump, labor, and overhead costs.
• Resolve issues; remove barriers to employee/workplace success.
• Lead union/non-union staff and apply work rules and policies.
• Oversee daily operations and employee performance in coordination with HR.
• Promote safe work behaviors and coordinate safety meetings and training.
• Identify improvements to SOPs, labor management, and certifications.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting knowledge

MS Office

Supervision

Change management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

English proficiency

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree in business administration or related field

5–8 years supervisory experience in warehouse/distribution/logistics

Certification/licensing may be required

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Creamland Dairies, LLC seeks an experienced operations leader to manage warehouse and cooler activities, ensuring on-time load-out, accurate inventory, and strong cross-department collaboration. You will drive efficiency, safety, and QA adherence across the operation.

Responsibilities include directing daily activities, coordinating with distribution and sales, and mentoring staff to maintain high performance and compliance with regulatory guidelines.