Warehouse Manager - Montrose, CO

VetJobs; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee warehouses in Aztec and Montrose, CO. You will lead safe, efficient, and compliant warehouse activities, align with sales and logistics, and manage budgets and staff.

This role requires Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience, 5+ years in operations/logistics with supervisory experience, forklift certification, and strong leadership. On-site position with potential travel <5% and shift flexibility as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering, business, operations management, or equivalent experience
• Continuous improvement experience (Lean Six Sigma, TPM, lean manufacturing) demonstrated by a major project
• 5+ years in operations/logistics or supply chain, with 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems
• Forklift certification is a plus
• Ability to lead with a team-based decision-making approach
• Strong leadership with results-oriented mentoring
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills
• U.S. work authorization required
• Valid driver's license; safe driving record preferred

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce safety standards and procedures
• Maintain quality standards and ensure smooth product delivery for Sales
• Forecast requirements, budget, and analyze variances
• Hire, train, and develop front-line and salaried personnel
• Lead continuous improvement projects and optimize workflows
• Coordinate cross-functionally to resolve operational issues
• Develop warehouse systems for receiving, storage, and shipping
• Manage inventory controls, gate processes, and space utilization
• Address receiving/shipping issues and prevent recurrence
• Occasional forklift operation and lifting up to 40 lbs; travel less than 5%

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Results orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School/GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS: Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Overview

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers. We're a diverse group, spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade. We perform with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety... all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products.

1st Shift Work Schedule with Flexibility for Nights and Weekends (if needed)

This role will oversee Warehouses in Aztec and Montrose, NM

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and aligning with legal regulations
• Maintain quality standards of finished product Ensures smooth delivery of product for the Sales organization
• Achieves operational objectives by contributing warehouse operations information and recommendations to strategic plans
• Reviews and prepares any action plans while ensuring productivity, quality and customer service standards are met
• Meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions
• Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly and salaried personnel
• Develops and motivates team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
• Delivers effective change leadership while driving business changes and minimizing people impact
• Communicates and collaborates cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issues
• Develops warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements
• Develops processes for receiving product, equipment utilization, inventory management, gate processes (check in/out), and shipping
• Develops and implements warehouse operations system improvements by leading continuous improvement projects as assigned and by analyzing process work flow, manning and space requirements, and equipment layout
• Troubleshoots all receiving and shipping complaints to find the cause, help resolve the issue, and prevent reoccurrence
• You'll have a regular presence on the warehouse floor and occasionally required to lift up to 40 lbs.
• This role may operate forklift and manufacturing equipment occasionally
• You may work off-shift and weekends and you may also be required to travel (less than 5%)

Compensation and Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.

Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Auto Req ID

486903BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred - preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field; or equivalent experience
• Your continuous improvement experience (i.e. Lean Six Sigma certification, TPM, lean manufacturing, etc), as demonstrated by successful completion of a major improvement project
• Five years of operations/logistics or supply chain experience preferred with two or more years of supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems
• Forklift certification a plus
• Your ability to lead a team-based approach to decision-making and Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring others
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Safe driving record strongly preferred

City

Montrose

State

Colorado

Job Category

Warehouse

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Pepsico

Salary Range

$75,000-$100,000