Warehouse Manager - SK Food Group : Job Details

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Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process.

We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

Oversee and coordinate all of the warehousing operations at SK Food Group Operational Sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Manage the on-site, multi-shift warehouse operation including the receiving, shipping, inventory and WIP/RTS departments.
• Manage off-site warehouses, as assigned.
• Manage the dock time management system for inbound and outbound freight.
• Work with Scheduling and Production to eliminate order shortages.
• Manage inventory control such that inventory accuracy is 98+%.
• Manage the removal of waste, excess, expired component and finished goods utilizing Food Bank or other charity when appropriate.
• Provide input to sales on products soon to expire to reduce and/or eliminate expired product occurrences.
• Assist Quality Assurance on auditing of components for quality specification compliance.
• Provide analysis and recommendations on combining of components, substitutions of components, and potential issues with standard waste factors being utilized.
• Work with Scheduling and Purchasing departments to reduce component and finished goods inventory as close to ‘just-in-time' as possible.
• Recommend capital expenditures for warehousing functions.
• Monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods.
• Ensure that all appropriate safety regulations are being followed both with regards to personal safety and the safe operation of all PIT equipment.
• Responsible for warehouse safety development and implementation of safety programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervised assigned associates to include Warehouse Supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Four year College degree or equivalent; or 7+ years of related experience and/or training in a food or food related industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• APICS certification is a plus.
• Required skills in communication, problem solving, decision-making, prioritizing work, and organization.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Good spoken and written communication ability.
• Working experience with Microsoft Office applications.

BENEFITS

SK Food Group provides competitive salaries and a wide variety of benefits including programs that provide for your health and welfare, help you prepare for retirement and truly enable you to balance your work and family life.

• Medical Insurance
• Associate Bonus Programs
• Family & Friends Referral Bonuses
• DailyPay – Access Earned Pay Sooner
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent scholarship opportunities
• Educational Tuition Assistance