Division/Department: Operations

Job Title: Warehouse Manager

Reports to: Director of Operations

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Direct Reports: 2

Indirect Reports: 2

Type of Position: Full-time exempt employee

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to lead our warehouse operations. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong management skills and a deep commitment to operational excellence, supporting our company’s dedication to quality and safety. The successful candidate will be responsible for the below responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership, Management, and Accountability

· Provide day-to-day supervision and direction for warehouse staff.

· Foster a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

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

· Set clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable.

· Develop and implement processes that support department and company goals.

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

· Assist in monthly internal food safety audits.

· Conduct quarterly employee reviews of all direct reports as needed

2. Receiving

· Oversee and assist all inbound shipments to ensure accurate receiving, inspection and documentation.

· Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to resolve discrepancies.

· Ensure all inventory is properly labeled and stored upon receipt.

3. Shipping

· Oversee and assist all outbound shipments, ensuring accurate order picking, packing, and documentation.

· Schedule and coordinate pickups with carriers to meet customer deadlines.

· Monitor shipping accuracy and resolve any issues promptly.

4. Inventory Management

· Maintain accurate inventory records using our inventory management system.

· Conduct regular cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies.

· Serve as the subject matter expert for inventory management system use within the warehouse.

· Train staff in inventory management procedures and promote best practices.

5. Outbound Freight

· Optimize freight strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.

· Work with logistics providers to schedule, track, and manage outbound freight.

· Monitor freight costs and performance metrics, recommending improvements 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

· Knowledge of 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 a fast-paced 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Itaberco, Inc.

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