Warehouse Manager, Food Manufacturing Operations

Atlanta Cheesecake Company; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dessert Holdings is hiring a Warehouse Manager for Pembroke, NC, overseeing receiving, storage, and shipping with a focus on inventory accuracy and safety. You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and lead a team in a fast-growing desserts company.

Applicants should have 3–5 years in warehouse management in food manufacturing, strong leadership, and experience with ERP systems (D365 preferred). This role emphasizes HACCP/GFSI/OSHA compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of warehouse management experience in a food production or manufacturing setting.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, lead, and mentor high-performing teams.
• Effective communicator with the ability to provide clear strategic direction.
• Proficiency in ERP systems; Microsoft D365 experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and inventory control standards (HACCP, GFSI, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage receiving, shipping, and warehousing processes with FIFO and inventory control.
• Audit compliance and ensure best practices within warehouse operations.
• Conduct cycle counts and monthly inventories; reconcile data in Microsoft D365.
• Maintain inventory integrity and traceability through lot tracking and system usage.
• Plan budgets, review expenses, and drive actions to meet financial goals.
• Align labor scheduling and costs with targets while maintaining efficiency.
• Ensure safety and quality standards compliance (HACCP, GFSI/FSSC22000, OSHA, DOT).
• Lead, train, and develop warehouse staff per SOPs and performance expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service.
• Recruit and coach team members to build a high-performing workforce.
• Analyze reports, identify trends, and implement KPI improvements.
• Participate in management and safety meetings and cross-functional collaboration.
• Troubleshoot shipping errors and inventory discrepancies.

Skills

Warehouse management

Process improvement

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Communication

ERP experience

Microsoft D365

Tools

Microsoft D365

ERP systems

Job description

Dessert Holdings is hiring a Warehouse Manager for Pembroke, NC, overseeing receiving, storage, and shipping with a focus on inventory accuracy and safety. You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and lead a team in a fast-growing desserts company.

Applicants should have 3–5 years in warehouse management in food manufacturing, strong leadership, and experience with ERP systems (D365 preferred). This role emphasizes HACCP/GFSI/OSHA compliance and cross-functional collaboration.