Internal Warehousing Director, US - Beverage Manufacturing

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes a paragraph about company, mission, values. That could be "About the role" or maybe "About the company". The instructions: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We should include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have: - About the role: maybe the initial paragraph about company and mission? Could be "About the role" summarizing the position summary. The "Position Summary" is present. So we can have a section "About the role" containing the Position Summary paragraph(s). Also there is a paragraph about company values before Position Summary. Could be part of About the role or separate "About the company". But instructions list example headings; we can use About the role. - Responsibilities: we have "Primary Responsibilities Include" with bullet-like paragraphs. We need to turn those into

• . The content includes multiple responsibilities grouped under headings like "Warehouse Operations Leadership", "Network Optimization & Strategic Projects", etc. Those could be subheadings? But we only allowed

  for section headings; we could still use

  for sub-sections? The instruction says use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but likely they want only those top-level sections. However we can still include

  for sub-sections inside Responsibilities? Might be okay but risk. Safer: keep Responsibilities as a single section with

  • items each being a responsibility sentence. We can break each bullet as a separate
  • . The posting has paragraphs with bold headings; we can treat each as a list item. - Requirements: we have Education And Experience (Minimum Required Qualifications) and Preferred Qualifications. Could combine into Requirements section. Also Physical Requirements & Working Conditions could be part of Requirements or separate? The instruction includes Requirements as a possible heading. We'll put Minimum Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications under Requirements as list items. Physical Requirements could be part of Requirements as well, but maybe better as a separate section? Not in examples; but we could include as part of Requirements. However we must not create sections with filler. Physical Requirements has specific content, so we could include a section "Requirements" and within that include subpoints? But we only allowed

    for section headings; we could still have

    inside? Not specified. Safer: create a section "Requirements" and put all requirement details as

    • . That includes education, experience, preferred qualifications, physical requirements. - Skills: not explicitly listed; but we have skills mentioned in qualifications (analytical, problem-solving, communication, influencing, change leadership, proficiency with MS Office, ERP/WMS). Could be a Skills section. However we already have qualifications covering skills. Might be redundant. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could combine skills into Requirements or Qualifications. Since we already have Requirements, we can include skills there. - Benefits: we have a paragraph about benefits program: medical, dental, vision, 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, etc. So we should create a Benefits section with
      • . - Pay: not specified; no salary info. So we should NOT create Pay section. - Schedule: not specified; no schedule info. So no Schedule section. - Also we have travel requirement: "Up to 40% travel required Must live within commutable distance to our Cherry Hill, NJ office or Seabrook, NJ facility." That's not pay/schedule; could be part of Requirements or maybe a separate section like "Travel & Location". Not in examples; but we could include under Requirements as a list item. - Also we have "Position Summary" which we can put under About the role. We must remove boilerplate: EEO, legal, etc. At the end there is EEO statement; remove. Also remove duplicated lines, navigation, cookie, etc. Not present. We must preserve all substantive information. Now craft HTML. Structure:

        About the role

        ... (position summary plus maybe company intro?)

        But we need to avoid repeating job title as heading. The job title is "Director, US Internal Warehousing". Not to be used as heading. We'll include company intro maybe in About the role. Let's extract the relevant paragraphs: Company intro: "Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country! To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforces. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us! We value each of our employees’ total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!" That includes benefits; but we will later have Benefits section. Might duplicate. Better to split: company intro (mission, values) in About the role, and benefits in Benefits section. Thus About the role paragraph: combine company mission/values and position summary. Position Summary: "The Director, US Internal Warehousing is responsible for leading internal warehouse operations across Lassonde's U.S. manufacturing network, with direct accountability for warehouse performance in the New Jersey and North Carolina plants. Based out of the Cherry Hill, NJ office, this leader partners closely with Manufacturing Operations, Logistics, Quality, Safety, and Plant Leadership to deliver safe, efficient, compliant, and seamless warehouse flows that support production, customer service, inventory accuracy, and cost objectives. This role will play a critical leadership role in the transition of plant warehouse operations into Lassonde's newly built Seabrook, New Jersey facility, while also leading warehouse flow optimization activities in North Carolina following recent manufacturing line expansions. The successful candidate will bring a strong bias for operational execution, people leadership, process discipline, and cross-functional collaboration within a food and beverage manufacturing environment." We'll combine. Now Responsibilities: list items. We need to extract each responsibility bullet. From text: Primary Responsibilities Include Warehouse Operations Leadership - Provide strategic leadership, direction, and accountability for internal warehouse operations supporting the New Jersey and North Carolina manufacturing plants. - Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of receiving, storage, inventory management, material handling, production replenishment, staging, and shipping support activities. - Establish operational goals and performance standards to achieve service, safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives. - Lead and develop warehouse leadership teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement. - Directly manage and develop a team of 2-3 warehouse leaders supporting plant operations. Network Optimization & Strategic Projects - Lead the successful transition of warehouse operations into Lassonde's newly constructed Seabrook, NJ manufacturing facility, including process design, operational readiness, inventory migration, staffing, systems alignment, and startup stabilization. - Drive warehouse flow optimization initiatives within the North Carolina facility following recent manufacturing line expansion. - Identify and implement opportunities to improve warehouse capacity, throughput, space utilization, material flow, labor productivity, and inventory accuracy across the U.S. manufacturing network. - Lead major warehouse improvement initiatives, capital projects, process redesign efforts, and organizational change management activities. Manufacturing & Supply Chain Integration - Partner closely with Manufacturing Operations, Logistics, Planning, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to create seamless end-to-end material and finished goods flows. - Ensure warehouse operations effectively support production schedules, service requirements, inventory availability, new product launches, and business growth objectives. - Collaborate with logistics teams to optimize inbound and outbound flow, dock scheduling, yard management, and shipping execution. - Serve as the primary warehouse operations liaison between plant leadership and corporate supply chain functions. Continuous Improvement & Performance Management - Develop, standardize, and sustain warehouse processes, operating procedures, KPI reporting, and management systems across assigned facilities. - Establish and monitor key performance indicators including inventory accuracy, material availability, labor productivity, safety performance, warehouse utilization, throughput, and service levels. - Utilize Lean principles, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making to drive operational excellence and eliminate waste. - Benchmark best practices and lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance warehouse performance and scalability. Safety, Quality & Compliance - Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all company policies, OSHA requirements, food safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. - Ensure warehouse operations support product quality, inventory integrity, traceability, sanitation, and customer compliance expectations. - Partner with Quality, Environmental Health & Safety, and Human Resources teams to proactively address risks, compliance requirements, and employee relations matters. - Support labor relations activities as needed; experience working within unionized environments is considered an asset. Additional Responsibilities - Provides regular updates to the Vice President, Logistics, North America regarding warehouse performance, risks, and opportunities. - Supports special projects, operational transitions, warehouse optimization initiatives, and network improvement activities. - Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities - Directly manages warehouse leadership supporting operations in New Jersey and North Carolina. - Coaches and develops leaders to drive performance, engagement, and accountability. - Ensures alignment of goals, objectives, and performance expectations across facilities. - Supports hiring, performance management, succession planning, and organizational development efforts. We'll turn each bullet into
      • . Might be many; that's fine. Now Requirements: include Minimum Required Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications, Physical Requirements & Working Conditions, Travel requirement. Minimum Required Qualifications paragraph: "Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. 15+ years of progressive warehouse, logistics, distribution, supply chain, or manufacturing operations experience, including leadership responsibility within a plant, warehouse, or distribution environment. 10+ years of people leadership experience, including leading salaried leaders and hourly teams in a fast-paced operational environment. Demonstrated experience improving warehouse flows, material handling processes, inventory accuracy, labor productivity, and service performance. Strong understanding of warehouse operations supporting manufacturing, including inbound materials, production replenishment, finished goods staging, inventory control, picking, shipping, and dock operations. Proven ability to lead complex operational projects, transitions, start-ups, expansions, or major process changes while maintaining business continuity. Experience partnering cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Logistics, Planning, Quality, Safety, Engineering, Finance, and Human Resources teams. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, influencing, and change leadership skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP, WMS, inventory management, reporting, or warehouse performance systems preferred. Ability to travel regularly to plant locations in New Jersey and North Carolina, with additional travel as business needs require, up to 40%." Preferred Qualifications: "Experience in the food and beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or regulated manufacturing industry. Experience working in unionized environments or partnering with union representatives. Experience supporting plant start-ups, warehouse transitions, network changes, line expansions, or material flow redesigns. Knowledge of food safety, quality, sanitation, traceability, and regulatory requirements relevant to beverage or food manufacturing operations. Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or other continuous improvement training or certification preferred." Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: "This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working within manufacturing and warehouse environments. FREQUENT: Sitting; upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure including extended periods of keyboard and mouse use; side