Warehouse Manager

Division/Department: Operations

Job Title: Warehouse Manager

Reports to: Director of Operations

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Direct Reports: 1

Indirect Reports: 0

Job summary

The primary role of the Warehouse Manager is to ensure optimal performance of day-to-day warehouse functions, including shipping & receiving, picking, inventory management, inventory control, warehouse upkeep, food safety documentation, and data entry, to deliver our products to our customers in a way that reflects our commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

· Receive and unload raw material from trucks and packaging according to company food safety protocols

· Maintain alignment with FDA, FSMA, USDA Organic, SQF, Food Defense and Food Fraud requirements as it pertains to the position.

· Unload inbound freight and stock in correct locations and load outbound freight

· Manage small parcel and outbound UPS/FedEx shipments

· Assist in creation of BOL and shipping documentation

· Manage general warehouse activities, including oversight and management of raw material and finished goods inventory.

· Ensure warehouse safety through training, documentation and implementation of GMPs and company SOPs. Stay up to date with industry safety standards.

· Maintain a well-trained and motivated staff through excellent leadership and coaching skills.

· Daily management of warehouse and identify crucial objectives; train and develop staff where needed.

· Pick, pack and ship orders sent from inside sales and customer service

· Assist in monthly internal food safety audits.

· Conduct quarterly raw material and finished goods physical inventory reconciliations

· Hire and train warehouse staff as needed

· Conduct quarterly employee reviews of all direct reports as needed

Requirements/Qualifications

· High School Diploma or GED

· Forklift training and certificate (minimum 2 years’ experience)

· Knowledge of inventory systems, including cycle counts, pick orders, inventory control

· Knowledgeable on FSMA and FDA regulation is a plus.

· Ability to do mathematical calculations with precision and consistency.

· Strong oral and written communication- ability to speak and communicate in Spanish is a plus!

· Ability to work in fast-past environment.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrates ability to work independently as well as function effectively and comfortably as a multi-disciplinary team member where team results are considered more important than individual contributions.
• Experience with Third Party Food Audits is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Applications – mainly Excel, Word, Outlook
• Understanding of cleaning and sanitation concepts.
• Ability to independently identify improvement opportunities and activate solutions.
• Ability to hire, train, manage and coach staff members
• Ability to lift 50-60lbs multiple times throughout the day
• Ability to stand for entire shift at work