Manager, Warehouse/Distribution

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Cook up and oversee all warehouse and distribution activities including receiving, put away, picking, packing, shipping, and route loading to meet customer and production requirements.
• Manage inventory accuracy through SAP WM/EWM systems, including cycle counts, reconciliation of discrepancies, and real-time tracking of stock movement and storage locations.
• Maintain proper controls and policies around inventory, assets, and pricing management, ensuring all documentation is accurate, completed, and submitted on schedule.
• Cook up and coordinate all route truck preventive maintenance (PM), repair schedules, and fleet safety procedures to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate truck breakdowns, replacement units, and lease equipment to minimize operational disruptions.
• Oversee truck, warehouse, and facility maintenance programs, including temperature control systems critical to product quality and compliance.
• Monitor and ensure all fleet and warehouse equipment maintenance remains current to prevent failures and production interruptions.
• Supervise warehouse personnel including scheduling, training, performance management, and enforcement of operational and safety standards.
• Establish, communicate, and enforce policies and procedures that ensure safe, efficient operations; actively lead and participate in company safety programs and OSHA compliance.
• Utilize SAP systems and RF/barcode technology to ensure accurate data capture for all warehouse transactions and inventory movements.
• Integrate warehouse operations with SAP modules (MM, SD) to ensure alignment with procurement, sales, and broader supply chain functions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs to improve operational efficiency, reduce errors, and support standardized processes across warehouse activities.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as order accuracy, inventory accuracy, pick rates, and dock-to-stock cycle time to identify and drive improvements.
• Audit policies and procedures in the warehouse and route operations to ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with IT and supply chain teams to troubleshoot SAP system issues, support system enhancements, and implement process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation opportunities and system enhancements within SAP to optimize warehouse performance.
• Lead change management efforts related to warehouse operations, including SAP upgrades, process changes, and new system implementations.

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in business administration, supply chain and logistics, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 5 to 8 years of experience in a warehouse, cooler, distribution, production, logistics, or related environment coupled with supervisory experience
• Management experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines
• Knowledge and understanding of the financial and budgeting functions of an organization
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
• Able to promote a team environment; able to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees
• Able to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; able to lead others through change
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to communicate with various levels of personnel to ensure customers’ needs and requirements are met
• Able to problem solve, multi-task and prioritize work activities
• Able to consider both strategic and practical implications for proposed course of action
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Pay

$115,000 per year