Systems & Warehouse Manager

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Town of Texas, Lancaster (WI, Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Systems & Warehouse Manager, where you will oversee warehouse operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers the chance to shape a safe and efficient work environment while managing key systems and leading a dedicated team. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless operations and contribute to the overall success of the organization. If you thrive in dynamic settings and are passionate about logistics and technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits packages

Career development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience managing Warehouse Management Systems.
• Proven track record in warehouse logistics and IT systems management.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage warehouse operations ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Lead initiatives to improve Warehouse Management System functionality.
• Coordinate with departments to align warehouse activities with business goals.

Skills

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Logistics Management

IT Systems Management

Safety Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Master's Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Business Analytics Tools

Job description

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers with the highest quality, most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here if you want:

• To work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• To develop lasting relationships with great people.
• To have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Systems & Warehouse Manager

Oversees, manages, and directly drives continuous improvement for utilizing, however not limited to: Warehouse management systems (WMS) functionality, business analytics, network resources, offering and/or implementing solutions that align with business directed goals. Supports the organization's supply chain strategy. Plans, directs, and monitors all activities in the warehouse.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Understands the WMS database structure.
• Performs advanced configuration of the WMS.
• Leads company initiatives to improve WMS functionality.
• Responsible for building and maintaining a safe work culture.
• Coordinates technical support for site or network operations and systems.
• Serves as site lead for systems implementations and modifications.
• Oversees activities of warehouse operations including training, shipping, receiving, inventory, and safety.
• Builds a positive work environment.
• Manages all aspects of inventory.
• Manages and schedules labor appropriately to meet demands and goals.
• Oversees shipping and receiving discrepancies, RMA's.
• Trains forklift operators, administers road tests and certifications.
• Establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
• Collaborates with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functions such as production, sales, records control, and purchasing.
• Directs salvage of damaged or unused material.
• Manages month-end inventory and cycle counts to ensure physical inventories are reconciled timely.
• Ensures maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse.
• Participates in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 6 years of experience managing a Warehouse Management System
• 6 years of experience in warehouse or logistics field
• 4 years of experience managing IT systems

*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
• 10+ years of experience managing a Warehouse Management System
• 10+ years of experience in warehouse or logistics field
• 6 years of experience managing people/projects

*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety-related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents.
  • Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects.
  • Makes data-driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions.
  • Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long-term impact over short-term wins.
  • Makes decisions by putting overall company success before department/individual success.
  • Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer.
  • Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals.
• InnovACT
  • Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
  • Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change.
• Find a Way
  • Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information.
  • Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates.
  • Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success.
  • Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways.
• Empowered to be Great
  • Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise.
  • Engages in long-term talent planning.
  • Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports.
  • Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams.

Education

• Minimum Required:
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field

• Preferred:
• Master's Degree in Information Technology or related field

Certification/License

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

• Required: None

Preferred: None

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and applicable laws.

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