Warehouse Manager

Danone North America; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone North America is seeking a Warehouse Manager for its West Jordan yogurt manufacturing plant. This role involves managing the flow of materials, ensuring safety and quality, and leading process improvements. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in food manufacturing and strong leadership skills. Join a company committed to positive impact and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health coverage

401k

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in food manufacturing, dairy experience preferred.
• At least 5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with lean, process improvements, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of raw materials and finished goods.
• Oversee safety, quality, cost, delivery, and mobilization.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

WMS applications

Job description

Warehouse Manager

Job Locations: US-UT-West Jordan

ID	2025-17883
Number of People to Hire	1
Job Family	Manufacturing
Level of Experience	Experienced Professionals

Short Intro and About the Job

At Danone, manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently hiring a Flow Manager (Warehouse Manager) based in our West Jordan, Utah yogurt manufacturing plant.

This role manages the flow of raw materials and finished goods from receipt to consumption across internal and external warehouses and production facilities. The manager oversees SQCDMN (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, and Nature) for the Flow and WMS departments, working closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and finance teams. Continuous process improvement is a key aspect of this role. The position reports to the Production Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Communicate safety awareness, maintain safe working conditions, and promote safety improvements.
• Provide daily leadership, develop growth plans, and foster a positive work environment.
• Encourage employee involvement and demonstrate Danone Leadership Behaviors.
• Support continuous improvement and IWS efforts.
• Oversee cooler, raw pack, and WMS areas strategically.
• Manage headcount, overtime, and temporary staffing within budget.
• Improve performance based on KPIs related to inventory, quality, and OE impacts.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Production, and Finance leadership for operational improvements.

Core Functional Expectations

• Ensure compliance with Dango (internal control) requirements for inventory control and participate in annual audits.
• Coordinate with procurement and planning to maintain proper inventory levels.
• Work with 3PLs to ensure inventory accuracy and timely delivery.
• Review and approve cycle count adjustments.
• Drive system improvements for timely production order closing.
• Lead projects related to inventory, systems, and cost reductions.
• Coordinate with R&I and operations on new product scheduling and raw material trials.
• Ensure timely incident reporting and manage the Flow budget.
• Lead labor scheduling, optimization, and strategy.
• Perform other duties as required.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related; HS diploma/GED required.
• Minimum 10 years in food manufacturing, dairy experience preferred.
• At least 5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing environment.
• 5-10 years in planning, material/inventory movement, or warehousing.
• Knowledge of SAP, production, or WMS applications.
• Experience with lean, process improvements, project management, and team leadership.
• Strong leadership, project management, and computer skills.
• Strategic vision, multitasking, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to support a 24/7 environment.

About Us, What We Offer, and What's Next

Join Danone North America and work with brands like Activia, Silk, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. We are a Certified B Corp committed to making a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, 401k, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible time off, and parental leave. Danone North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.