Warehouse Operations Leader: Budget, Safety & Growth

Americold; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking a seasoned warehouse operations leader in Sumter, SC to oversee all warehouse functions including operations, transportation, personnel, and customer service. You will manage budgets, assign work, monitor performance, and maintain strong relationships with customers and union representatives.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and disaster recovery planning, with a strong track record in planning, staffing, budgeting, and organizing warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• College degree in business, logistics, or management plus minimum 5 years of experience in warehousing or logistics management.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Proven ability in planning, staffing, budgeting, and organizing warehouse operations.
• Experience with AS/400 and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing operational challenges and implementing effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse functions including operations, transportation, personnel, and customer service, ensuring alignment with company objectives and compliance with regulations.
• Manage budgets, assign work, monitor departmental performance, and maintain positive relationships with customers and union representatives.
• Implement safety measures and procedures to prevent loss and support continuous improvement and disaster recovery planning.
• Develop and manage the annual facility budget and ensure adherence across warehouse departments.
• Direct and assign work, set performance objectives, and monitor progress toward departmental goals.
• Oversee all warehouse activities, costs, operations, and forecasts, ensuring operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and all federal, state, and local OSHA regulations.
• Represent the company to warehouse customers, secure additional business, and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Negotiate labor contracts with union representatives and implement desired changes.
• Develop and maintain plans for disaster prevention and recovery and identify safety concerns and cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Planning

Staffing

Warehouse ops

AS/400

MS Word

MS Excel

WMS

RF technology

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or management

Tools

AS/400

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

WMS

RF technology

Job description

Americold is seeking a seasoned warehouse operations leader in Sumter, SC to oversee all warehouse functions including operations, transportation, personnel, and customer service. You will manage budgets, assign work, monitor performance, and maintain strong relationships with customers and union representatives.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and disaster recovery planning, with a strong track record in planning, staffing, budgeting, and organizing warehouse operations.