Senior Production Manager (IB)

KeHE Distributors, LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

Employee stock ownership (ESOP)

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors, LLC is seeking a Senior Manager, Production Operations to lead overall warehouse operations across multiple shifts. You will drive inbound/outbound, inventory control, and workforce planning while upholding safety and Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement culture.

This role reports to site leadership and collaborates with cross-functional partners to meet performance targets and ensure excellent service levels.

Qualifications

• Experience leading warehouse operations and cross-functional teams.
• Strong collaboration with Transportation, Inventory, Safety, HR and Finance.
• Focus on safety, productivity and continuous improvement with Lean/Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for daily and strategic warehouse operations including labor planning and safety.
• Coach and develop warehouse management staff and frontline leaders.
• Monitor performance using KPIs (on-time shipping, productivity, inventory accuracy, safety incidents).
• Conduct daily operational reviews and ensure pre/post shift plan execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to solve problems and implement initiatives.
• Serve as liaison to distribution center leadership and internal support functions.
• Identify bottlenecks; sponsor process improvements using Lean or Six Sigma.
• Ensure OSHA and food safety regulatory compliance.
• Develop forecasts and resource plans with Finance and other departments.
• Maintain hands-on leadership on the warehouse floor and be flexible with hours.

Skills

Hands-On Leader

Job description

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $100,000.00/Yr. - $130,000.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: M-F, Shift Time: 8:00 AM
• Benefits on Day 1
  • Health/Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
  • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
  • Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

The Senior Manager, Production Operations, is responsible for leading overall warehouse operations, including inbound, outbound, inventory control, and workforce management across multiple shifts. This role ensures the site meets operational performance targets and service expectations while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Senior Manager serves as the key liaison between the distribution center and cross-functional support groups such as Transportation, Inventory, Safety, Finance, and Human Resources. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Essential Functions

DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide overall leadership and direction for daily and strategic warehouse operations, including labor planning, safety, productivity, quality, and customer service.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse management staff and frontline leaders; support team growth, succession planning, and a positive work environment.
• Monitor and drive performance using KPIs (e.g., on-time shipping, productivity, inventory accuracy, safety incidents) to meet or exceed goals.
• Conduct daily operational reviews with leadership team, ensuring execution of pre-shift plans, mid-shift adjustments, and post-shift evaluations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (e.g., Transportation, Inventory, HR, Safety) to solve problems, implement initiatives, and align site strategy.
• Act as the primary point of contact for distribution center leadership and serve as liaison to internal support functions.
• Identify operational bottlenecks or inefficiencies; lead or sponsor process improvement initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, food safety, and company-specific regulatory standards.
• Develop operational forecasts and resource plans in partnership with Finance and other departments.
• Promote a hands-on leadership style by maintaining visibility and active engagement on the warehouse floor.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, to support business needs and operational demands.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Hands-On Leader: Actively engages with the team and leads by example on the floor.