The Warehouse Manager will manage the warehousing of raw and finished goods at the plant, while additionally, managing the movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption This position will also be responsible in managing all salaried and hourly team members within the Logistics department.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MO St Louis

Job Type:

Supply Chain Logistics

Job Posting Title:

Warehouse Manager

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Manage all warehousing for finished products, raw and packaging materials for the Winona Plant

• Manage all shuttle transportation internally

• Develop processes to manage inventory flow through the supply chain

• Manage departmental budgets

• Develop strategies on Capital and cost savings

• Manage MHE equipment, purchases and optimization

• Develop and manage all warehouse and transportations procedures and documentation to support, safety, food safety guidelines to comply with both internal and external quality and audit requirements

• Develop people, by creating training materials, cross training opportunities of all team members

• Manage Inventory movement, accuracy, quarterly counts, rotation, and controls

• Manage aging inventory, reporting, approvals, dispositions, disposals and documentation

• Liaison, with Corporate Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Materials Planning, Procurement to implement company policies and strategies to support all Customers, and Purchasing initiatives

• Develop a predictive production plan that allows for effective planning for the purchase of raw materials and the most efficient production of final product

• Measure actual performance against goals on a regular basis and present results to management

• Develop measurement tools, to support the business and drive opportunities for improvements

• Ensure raw materials brought into the plant are managed to minimize cost and storage requirements

• Identify constraints in the supply chain and implement plans to correct deficiencies

• Manage the Vendor Managed Inventory relationship ensuring that correct processes are in place

• Manage any Vendor compliance issues, returns, claims and liaison with corporate procurement

• Escalate any Supplier issues for expediting rush/late orders in conjunction with production scheduler at the Plant

• Manage & promote a safe work environment and ensure that all employees are in compliance with safety polices

• Provide leadership and actively participate in EHS, FSQ, and CI initiatives

• Production Planning Group, Raw Material and Packaging Procurement Group, Warehouse Group

• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• B.S. in Business, Supply Chain or related field preferred.

• 7 years’ experience of progressive supply chain experience.  

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be computer literate in Microsoft Office (excel, word, power point).

• Knowledge of SAP is strongly preferred. 

• Must have prior people management or supervising experience.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.