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Warehouse Manager (Dairy, Food & Beverage)

  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Manufacturing
Founded in 1846, today we are one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat, Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes and more.
Unlike many, we offer comprehensive training to our employees additionally, safety is our number one priority and a way of life in our facilities and on the road. To aid in making it a productive work environment, we offer bi-annual bonus incentive program, driver employee referral program, and corporate discount programs. Did I also mention that our health benefits start at day 31 of employment? That is as competitive as any competitor. - Oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations, including inventory management, ordering, and quality control - Develop and implement strategies to maximize efficiency and profitability - Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations - Manage a team of food and beverage staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling - Collaborate with other departments to coordinate events and special promotions - Monitor customer satisfaction and address any concerns or complaints promptly - Stay updated on industry trends and make recommendations for menu updates or changes
 
```Requirements``` - Proven experience as a Dairy, Food and Beverage Manager or similar role - Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems, AS400, forklift operation, transportation management, process improvement, materials management, transportation planning, order fulfillment, production planning, and logistics - Excellent leadership and communication skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail - Knowledge of health and safety regulations in the food and beverage industry - Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field (preferred) - Certification in food safety or related areas (preferred)
 
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discount programs, 401k matches, incentive programs, profit sharing and more.
Essential Functions:
  • Able to demonstrate knowledge of safety areas reviewed in the safety orientation program.
  • Provide all aspects of leadership for warehouse employees. Personnel responsibilities include, but are not limited to: shift scheduling, maintaining employee motivation and morale, training, conflict resolution, performance evaluations, attendance monitoring and disciplinary action where appropriate.
  • Operational responsibilities include, but are not limited to: inventory management, shift start meetings, warehouse housekeeping, research/resolve shipping errors and implement corrective actions.
  • Lead the team in all aspects of promoting the Company safety program immediately identifying and eliminating risks to drive safe working habits and behaviors.
  • Assist with accident investigations as needed.
  • Ensure full compliance with all OSHA regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
  • Work jointly with production, customer service, and distribution to ensure external customer order fulfillment requirements are met accurately and on time.
  • Maintain solid customer satisfaction levels relating to quality, accuracy of loads and on-time delivery, while ensuring the highest level of operational efficiencies.
  • Maintain an open dialogue and communicate effectively with Manager, shift lead person, and employees to ensure that work in warehouse is completed efficiently, on time, and with a minimum of errors.
  • Follow the chain-of-command and documentation in all matters requiring supervisory involvement.
  • Assist with training and integrating of new employees to the department.
  • Be familiar with all jobs performed in the department and assist with overseeing that daily goals/schedules are successfully met.
  • Flexible to vary work shifts dependent upon business and staffing needs.
Education, Skills & Experience
  • High School Diploma – College Degree Preferred
  • Basic computer skills essential
  • Basic math skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and to positively coach and motivate others
  • Ability to work well across departments.
  • Strong knowledge of all facets of the warehouse operation
  • Must have a strong working knowledge of the department and the ability to receive direction and organize work and staffing schedules.
  • 2-5 year’s experience in the Warehouse Department or related area is desirable.