Responsible for managing and supervising warehouse operations to ensure a safe, efficient, and productive work environment while maintaining compliance with established policies, procedures, and quality standards. This position oversees the receiving, handling, storage, inventory control, order fulfillment, and shipment of products and materials.
Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, coordinating order processing, monitoring shipping, and receiving activities, and ensuring products are handled and stored appropriately. This position works closely with Production, Purchasing, Transportation, and other departments to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of customer and operational
requirements while supporting the organization's overall quality, safety, and productivity objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures a safe, clean, organized, and sanitary working environment for all warehouse employees and visitors.
- Ensures warehouse operations function at peak efficiency by supervising, organizing, directing, and training warehouse personnel while establishing, monitoring, and achieving departmental operational goals.
- Assists with the maintenance, inspection, and proper operation of warehouse and transportation equipment used by the department.
- Assists with inventory control activities to ensure accurate inventory levels, proper product rotation, and the prevention and minimization of product spoilage, waste, and loss.
- Assists with monitoring and controlling departmental costs in accordance with established budgets, operational procedures, and company objectives.
- Coordinates daily shipping assignments with assigned warehouse personnel to ensure orders are processed accurately and on time.
- Ensures established procedures are followed to maintain product safety and quality for all customers, including Foodservice and Retail customers.
- Maintains accurate records of warehouse transactions, customer requirements, inventory activity, and applicable company policies and procedures.
- Assists the Production Manager with maintaining accurate records related to product recalls, traceability, and local distribution.
- Supports customer order fulfillment by coordinating with Supervisors, Leads, and Warehouse Associates to ensure orders are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Performs and/or supervises the initial and ongoing training of warehouse employees, including job-specific procedures, safety practices, GMPs, food safety, and company policies.
- Utilizes computer systems, warehouse management systems, and other applicable technology to generate reports, monitor operations, and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Conducts safety training and periodic employee meetings and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning employee safety.
- Provides recommendations regarding the hiring of warehouse personnel and oversees special or job-specific training as needed.
- Keeps employees informed regarding work assignments, performance expectations, operational changes, work progress, and opportunities for advancement.
- Conducts and documents performance evaluations for introductory employees, regular employees, and employees whose employment is ending, as directed by the Company.
- Monitors attendance, absenteeism, and tardiness in accordance with Company policies and procedures and approves time-off requests as appropriate.
- Reviews and verifies employee timecards for accuracy and approves overtime when necessary and authorized.
- Implements appropriate coaching, disciplinary, and problem-resolution procedures in accordance with Company policies and HR guidance.
- Ensures the accuracy and integrity of raw material, packaging material, and finished-goods inventory.
- Meets regularly with Warehouse Leads to review operational performance, analyze productivity and loss-prevention trends, and develop and implement actionable improvement plans.
- Supports continuous improvement initiatives designed to increase productivity, reduce waste and loss, improve inventory accuracy, and enhance warehouse efficiency.
- Maintains compliance with applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety requirements, HACCP procedures, safety policies, and company policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the ongoing needs and objectives ofthe organization.
QUALIFICATIONS/ABILITIES
- Language Skills (Mandatory): Fluent in English and Spanish (essential for daily on-site workforce management).
- Forklift Driver’s License Recommended
- High School diploma or GED– College degree desirable
- Experience in Distribution
- Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.