Senior Warehouse & Inventory Manager

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Warehouse Manager at Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. oversees all warehousing, shipping and receiving activities, ensuring accurate inventory of raw, resale and finished goods.

You will lead a team of inventory staff, coordinate use of equipment and participate in hiring and training where needed. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or commensurate experience), 4–5+ years in warehouse management, and proficiency with barcode-driven systems and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience.
• 4 years of warehouse management or more.
• 5 years of warehouse experience or more.
• In depth understanding of inventory and warehouse management.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on standard practices.
• Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction to line personnel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues.
• Experience in the use of a bar code driven (RF) operation.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead in a team based culture.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Activities of Warehouse and Inventory Employees: schedule work, assignments and training; participate in hiring; ensure compliance with criteria.
• Manage Raw Product and Resale: evaluate monthly raw product needs, monitor age and rotation, coordinate with procurement and production.
• Manage Packaging: oversee packaging receipt, monitor inventory adjustments in SAP, track days on hand to prevent outages.
• Conduct continuous counts and oversee movement of materials between facilities.
• Lead process improvements and ensure adherence to plant procedures and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

RF barcode system

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Warehouse Manager at Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. oversees all warehousing, shipping and receiving activities, ensuring accurate inventory of raw, resale and finished goods.

You will lead a team of inventory staff, coordinate use of equipment and participate in hiring and training where needed. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or commensurate experience), 4–5+ years in warehouse management, and proficiency with barcode-driven systems and Microsoft Office.