Logistics Warehousing Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Reporting to Director of Supply Chain & Organizational Capabilities, the Logistics Warehousing Operations Manager will lead all operational processes between production and the warehouse, directs the 3PL and manages the outbound transportation between the factory warehouse and distribution warehouses.

The Logistics Warehousing Operations Manager will train the warehousemen, create, and manage all material flows with the production team and be responsible for inventory accuracy as well as outbound efficiency.

In addition, the Logistics Warehousing Operations Manager will also be responsible for managing, adjusting, and documenting processes and for driving efficiencies and continuous improvements.

This role will be based out of our brand-new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset.

At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance.

We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off / PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.

Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Own the training of logistical staff to SAP / EWM in the factory warehouse as well as production floor
• Define, establish and monitor Operational Procedures for material flows from a bin location in the warehouse to consumption in production
• Train, manage and support the 3PL in the factory warehouse.
• Supervise the conveyor system operations and always ensure factory supply and shipments.
• Manage product movements between factory warehouse and copacker as well as distribution warehouses (transfers of finished goods)
• Work closely with Quality Management to ensure compliance with quality standards upon receipt of raw materials and shipment of finished goods
• Responsible for ensuring all non-conforming raw material and finished goods are isolated and secure.
• Responsible for both raw and finished good trace activities upon ownership transfer to and from the warehouse.
• Manage warehouse capacity with planning and procurement to sustain capacity levels of 85%
• Ensure quick and flexible responses to immediate production needs for materials.
• Identify efficiency drivers and savings in day-to-day operations, such as inbound and outbound materials planning, receiving, picking, labeling, staging, quality assurance and quality control.
• Actively support HARIBO auditors and warehouse visits; trouble shoot SAP issues; provide business performance updates and forward-looking insight to 3rd Party Logistics Provider.
• Coordinate and monitor operations to ensure KPI’s are met and reported weekly / monthly / annually.
• Actively participate in strategic warehouse operational and future site planning, continuous improvement, carrier performance, inventory, quality and safety meetings, ensuring alignment between 3rd Party Logistics providers and HARIBO.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in EWM (SAP warehouse management system) is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of people management experience in a manufacturing / operations environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing a 3rd party logistics provider (financial / operational / KPI) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPG / Food / Pharmaceutical Industry preferred.
• Familiarity with Food Safety and Quality procedures.
• Familiarity with Food Safety and Quality procedures.
• Familiar with FSSC 22000 or other Food Safety management system requirements.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and effectively on a team.
• Ability to execute day-to-day tactics while developing and monitoring a multi-year strategic plan.
• Ability to effectively address complex issues in an effective and efficient manner with complete discretion; ability to be entrusted with sensitive and confidential information.
• Result-driven with excellent judgement, and decision making, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and analytical skills.

The Happy World of HARIBO is more than a business; we’re family. We always have been, since our founding in 1920. For the last 100 years, while we’ve expanded internationally and created over 1,000 confectionery treats, we’ve known our talented Associates are behind our greatest successes.

That’s why we’re committed to investing in their growth, development and career opportunities.

At HARIBO, you’re empowered to charter your own path with mentoring and support from colleagues throughout the business. We encourage you to try new things, think of possibilities and aim higher all while having fun delivering moments of childlike happiness to our gummi fans in the U.S.

Our core values and focus on long-term success continue to guide the way we do business every day. Our success story is rooted in our teams, and giving them the autonomy, support and freedom to make the best decisions for our consumers, customers and each other.

We give back to the places where we live and work. We listen to our consumers and get excited about innovation. We encourage diverse schools of thought and nurture inclusivity.

We work to inspire joy through sweet treats that are fun to share. Want to know more about us? Please visit Haribo.com.

We’d love to hear more about you.

What can you expect?

You will be part of a successful family-run company with core values that is growing internationally faster than ever before.

We nurture long-term associate relationships, work-life blend, rich learning environment, and a tangible impact in the company's success.

ABOUT YOU :

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact with your work? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you a people-person with a passion for operations and logistics?

Does working in growing organization excite you? If the answer is yes, then this is the job for you! Working at HARIBO inspires childlike happiness through the impactful work, dedication, and passion for our brand.

Come join our team, where our associates are our greatest asset!

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc.

is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email [email protected].

Powered by JazzHR

QT3DGnrYyw