Warehouse Manager (Dairy, Food & Beverage)

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, Hersheys 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 (GMPs).

- 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 years experience in the Warehouse Department or related area is desirable.