Warehouse Manager, Warehouse

Careers at Little Caesars; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Line Distribution in Groveport, Ohio, is hiring a Warehouse Manager to lead the warehouse department, guiding strategic and day-to-day operations to meet customer delivery needs while controlling costs.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in business or related field and at least five years of supervisory warehousing experience (eight years if equivalent), with strong knowledge of FDA/OSHA rules, budgeting, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• 5+ years supervisory experience in warehouse distribution (8 years if equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of FDA and OSHA compliance requirements.
• Experience forecasting and managing operating budgets.
• Ability to develop and monitor department metrics.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse department in strategic and day-to-day operations to meet delivery needs and control costs.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and safety across the warehouse.
• Develop and implement warehouse policies and goals aligned with the strategic plan.
• Coach and develop warehouse supervisors; conduct performance reviews.
• Maintain equipment and security systems per OSHA standards.
• Forecast and manage operating budgets; monitor variances and drive cost reductions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

OSHA/FDA compliance knowledge

Job description

Build a Bigger, Better, Bolder FutureImagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Blue Line Distribution is a company where our colleagues make an impact.Blue Line Distribution, the in-house distributor for Little Caesars Pizza, has been family owned and operated for over 50 years; and is dedicated to leading customized and innovative food service logistics with safety as a top priority. We are now hiring for a Warehouse Manager in Groveport, Ohio.Your Mission:In this role, you will lead the warehouse department in strategic and day-to-day activities, from managing and overseeing warehouse operations to creating and managing warehouse goals identified in the strategic plan. Responsible for productivity goals and standards, OSHA compliance and safety, while providing industry-leading quality service. Drive efficiencies and cost reductions within the department through timely implementation of policies and procedures and effective management of the warehouse staff. Develop, communicate and implement local warehouse department policies and state, national and OSHA regulations. Staff responsibilities include managing the warehouse supervisors and indirectly warehouse colleagues. This position operates with discretion and authority.How You’ll Make an Impact:Directs supervisors in managing the warehouse and assure the most efficient receiving and loading schedule that satisfies customer delivery needs while ensuring the lowest total distribution cost per case.Develop and implement policies and procedures that increase efficiencies of the department that meet or exceed customer expectations, resulting in high customer service ratings.Interview, select, and train warehouse supervisors.Support and encourage an open-door policy to ensure open lines of communication with colleagues and respond to colleague issues or questions in a timely manner.Uncover, prioritize and eliminate issues at an operational and tactical level.Ensure colleagues follow all Blue Line policies and procedures in order to meet safety goals and guarantee that delivery schedules are consistently met.Coach and develop warehouse supervisors, including conducting performance management reviews and progressive disciplinary steps as necessary.Ensures warehouse equipment and Security Systems are properly maintained and functioning according to OSHA standards.Who You Are:Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related degree with minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience within the warehouse distribution industry, or equivalent of 8 years supervisory experience in the warehouse distribution industry.Possesses a strong understanding of FDA and OSHA compliance requirements, company policies and all national and state regulations and the ability to enforce them.Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships and communicate with executive leadership, staff, customers and vendors.Prior experience forecasting and managing operating budgets as well as communicating variance.Previous experience with developing and adhering to department metrics.Evidence of ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple concurrent priorities.Where You’ll Work:Distribution Center EnvironmentThis position requires the ability to work after normal business hours, evenings and weekends as necessary.Exposure to warehouse conditions.All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Blue Line Distribution.Blue Line Distribution is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.This company participates in E-Verify.