Manager of Warehouse & Packing Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Summary Description

This position is responsible for the daily operations of all domestic and international warehouses, including third-party facilities.

This role ensures efficient, safe, and high-quality handling, storage, and packaging of berries. The manager will lead teams across multiple locations, maintain inventory control, and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the global warehouse and packing operations across multiple domestic, international, and third-party locations.
• Manage the daily packing and warehouse operations, including receiving, sorting, packing, and shipping of berries to all locations.
• Plans, manages, and executes the daily workflow of the Cooler's; schedules to ensure product flow, and organizes staff to ensure proper staffing of all shifts.
• Oversee and coordinate with third-party warehouse providers, ensuring the meet company standards for food safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct regular cycle counts, rotate product to minimize aging, and ensure the proper allocation of product to orders.
• Develop implement, and continuously improve SOPs for all warehouses.
• Collaborate with the Quality and Food Safety managers to ensure all berries meet customer specifications and global safety standards.
• Maintain daily communication with Sales to coordinate and prioritize product allocation and order shipment.
• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reports on production, inventory, and quality metrics.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of packing and warehouse equipment at each facility and plans for all future modifications and upgrades for facilities, machines, and equipment.
• Maintains integrity of product quality and Good Manufacturing Practices / Food Safety program.
• Facility Sanitation and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP)
• Negotiations facility related expenses such as building and machine maintenance for Refrigeration systems, Fresh Tech Machine, Forklifts.
• Ensures facility is in good working condition including facility maintenance, machine preventative maintenance program, etc.
• Manages Safety Trainings for all staff at company owned coolers. Works with staff to gain resources and tools for success.
• Ensure all requirements for Audits are complete and in compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Agribusiness, or other related field. 2 additional years of experience in lieu of education.
• 5 years’ experience in Cooler / Warehouse Operations management
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and procedures
• Knowledge of Cal / OSHA regulations surrounding a cooling facility
• Knowledge of Sanitation and Food Safety practices
• Supervisory skills to address employee issues and training of staff.
• Skill in using MS Office for email correspondence, production analysis, and other related tasks.
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships with remote locations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes.
• Travel within the United States, Mexico, and occasionally other global countries is a requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English / Spanish
27 days ago