Warehouse Manager

RAUCH Fruchtsäfte; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Group Health Benefits (medical, dental

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Time off

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Holiday Pay

Employee Referral Program

Employee of the Month

Free Gym Membership

Free Fresh Fruits

Canteen with healthy options

Job summary

RAUCH Fruchtsäfte in Glendale, AZ is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to own all warehouse activities, including storage allocations, shipping metrics, and cycle counts. You will lead a high-performing team, develop staffing plans, and drive improvements in safety, quality, and space utilization.

You will manage inventories, audits, and cost controls while ensuring on-time delivery and accurate order processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• Advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related discipline (preferred).
• Five+ years of leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, distribution, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading supervisors, leads, and hourly employees in a high-volume environment.
• Experience managing inventory control systems, cycle counts, inventories, and reconciliation processes.

Responsibilities

• Own all warehouse activities, including storage allocations and shipping metrics.
• Ensure shipments, production requirements, and inventory movements are executed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Build and develop a high-performing warehouse organization through coaching and development.
• Establish workforce plans, staffing strategies, and competency requirements.
• Lead warehouse safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance (GMP, quality systems).
• Maintain audit readiness, investigate incidents, and ensure corrective actions.
• Drive improvements to reduce costs, improve service, and optimize space utilization.
• Use data to identify opportunities and implement measurable value.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Coaching & development

Safety & regulatory compliance

Budgeting & cost control

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Inventory management

Lean/continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management

Advanced degree in Business or Supply Chain (preferred)

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Inventory verification tools

Job description

• Own all warehouse activities, including storage allocations and shipping metrics
• Ensure shipments, production requirements, and inventory movements are executed safely, accurately, and on schedule
• Maintain operational discipline that supports service, productivity, and reliability objectives
• Maintain inventory accuracy and warehouse inventory controls
• Establish processes that ensure inventory records reflect physical inventory, discrepancies are investigated to root cause, and corrective actions prevent recurrence
• Ensure cycle counting, audits, reconciliation activities, and transaction accuracy support financial and operational decision-making
• Build and develop a high-performing warehouse organization through coaching, performance management, training, and employee development
• Establish workforce plans, staffing strategies, and competency requirements that support operational demands while strengthening organizational capability
• Own engagement, retention, accountability, and leadership development within the department
• Lead the warehouse safety culture and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, GMP standards, quality systems, and operational procedures
• Maintain audit readiness, investigate incidents, address unsafe conditions, and ensure corrective actions are sustained
• Create an environment where safety and quality are operational expectations rather than compliance activities. Lead improvement initiatives that strengthen warehouse performance, improve service levels, reduce operating costs, increase productivity, and improve space utilization
• Use operational metrics and business data to identify opportunities and implement sustainable improvements that create measurable value for the organization
• Consistently meets or exceeds warehouse productivity and throughput targets
• Ensure orders are processed, picked, and shipped accurately and on schedule
• Maintains efficient utilization of labor, equipment, and warehouse space
• Maintains inventory accuracy at or above established company standards
• Completes cycle counts and inventory audits according to schedule
• Proactively identifies and resolves inventory discrepancies
• Promotes a strong safety culture and compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies
• Maintains incident rates below established targets
• Ensure employees complete required safety training and operate equipment safely
• Achieves on-time delivery and order accuracy goals
• Minimize shipping errors, damages, and customer complaints
• Maintains high standards of product handling and quality
• Build a positive, accountable, and engaged work environment
• Provides regular coaching, feedback, and development opportunities
• Effectively manages staffing levels to support operational requirements
• Use data and performance metrics to drive decisions and improve operations
• Identifies opportunities to reduce costs, streamline processes, and improve service
• Successfully implements improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business results
• Operates within approved budgets and labor targets
• Manages warehouse expenses effectively while maintaining service and safety standards
• Contributes to organizational cost savings and operational efficiency goals

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR TO JOIN OUR FAMILY?

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred: Advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related discipline
• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, distribution, supply chain, or manufacturing operations
• Experience leading supervisors, leads, and hourly employees in a high-volume operational environment
• Demonstrated experience managing inventory control systems, cycle count programs, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation processes
• Experience managing operational budgets, labor planning, service performance, and productivity initiatives
• Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement initiatives and operational transformation efforts
• Experience supporting manufacturing or consumer packaged goods environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, logistics, material flow, and supply chain principles
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold teams accountable for performance
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert operational data into business decisions
• Working knowledge of warehouse management systems, ERP systems, inventory transactions, and reporting tools
• Strong financial awareness, including labor management, expense control, and productivity measurement
• Excellent communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and organizational leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining operational discipline and customer service standards
• Ability to influence outcomes across Operations, Procurement, Finance, Quality, Maintenance, and external business partners
• APICS / CPIM Certification
• CSCP Certification
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
• OSHA Safety Certification
• Employer with track record of success for over 100 years
• Safe job in expanding company with high US growth rate
• Flat hierarchies as well as a culture of trust
• Structured on-boarding and recognition of your talents
• Professional and on-the-job training plus experienced team
• Equal career opportunities in a leading beverage company
• Performance-oriented and competitive salary
• 401(k) Plan
• Group Health Benefits (medical, dental and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time off
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee of the Month
• Social Events
• Free Gym Membership
• Free Fresh Fruits every week
• Canteen with high quality meals and healthy food options
• RAUCH is exclusive producer of Red Bull. Come to work and you can drink as much as you want
• Modern production facilities and offices with high quality equipment and air-conditioned production halls
• Plenty of covered and uncovered parking spaces, motorcycle spaces and charging stations on site

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Works in a manufacturing environment
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to: talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, grasp, pick, lift, stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions. The employee must frequently lift and /or move 50 pounds. The employee is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as operate production machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach
• This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.
• Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices