Warehouse Manager - Food

WAREHOUSE MANAGER – Food Manufacturing

Springdale, AR

Our client is a “global” specialty ingredient manufacturer with a "key" plant based in Springdale, AR. Due to growth, they are actively looking to hire a Warehouse Manager to oversee the WH and this manufacturing plant and local distribution center about a mile away. The Warehouse Manager performs functions directed towards successfully and efficiently meeting shipping goals for customer orders by providing daily direction, instructions, and training to warehouse personnel and reporting of all warehouse activities to appropriate departments / managers. The ideal candidate must be a “coach” type leader and strong communicator! Local candidates preferred but relocation assistance is available!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning and assigning work to meet daily shipping and receiving schedules.

Complying with established standards and expectations for shipment of wholesome quality products on time.

Supervise or otherwise perform duties related to receiving, identifying and storing raw materials and supplies.

Follow established Allergen Control Program Procedures as it applies to shipping, receiving and warehousing.

Maintain an accurate inventory of all finished goods in warehouse.

Completes all required daily / weekly / monthly reports and disseminates as necessary.

Required to climb railcars and silos at times, up to 70 feet high.

Apply continuous improvement techniques to issues and responsibilities for resolution and departmental efficiency gains.

Daily metrics, countermeasure development, and LEAN / Kaizen experience a plus

ability to work on plant projects outside of the WHSE role and desire to learn new areas and responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS

College degree preferred and / or a minimum of 5 years warehousing experience in a food manufacturing environment, with 3 years minimum in a managerial / exempt role.

Must have manufacturing experience – ideally FOOD, BEVERAGE, INGREDIENT, NUTACEAUTICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL or similar Manufacturing

Must successfully complete on the job training including being able to learn and apply knowledge of shipping, warehousing procedures, and standards.

Must have an electro / mechanical aptitude applicable to basic material handling equipment including forklift trucks, scanners, and AS400 related equipment; must possess a current forklift driver license and an unexpired Driver’s license

Must have general level of skill with Microsoft based programs; MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint; advanced skills with MS Excel and database usage a plus

Bilingual English / Spanish is preferred.

In return, they can offer a very competitive base salary, bonus, full benefits, relocation assistance and ample opportunity for career advancement! To apply, send resume to : jobs@foodemployment.com or call 239-839-2914 for details