Warehouse & Distribution Manager

Mission

The success of a company depends on the passionate people we partner with. Together, let's share our talents. As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet. We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife. Indeed, Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach. As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

Job Summary and Purpose

The Warehouse & Distribution Manager oversees all warehouse activities for Ceva Animal Health Lenexa GMSQ campus. Activities include receiving materials or goods, labeling and packaging of semi-finished goods, order fulfillment and shipping, maintaining inventory levels and recording warehouse information. The warehouse manager will provide training, assignments and scheduling, coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; and adhering to policies and procedures internally and with outside agencies including USDA, OSHA, IATA and DOT.

Essential Functions

• Manage warehouse processes for biological products and develop, update and maintain procedures for the department.

• Directly supervise various levels of team members by setting the tone for the team environment and providing individualized coaching, training and mentoring.

• Participate in recruiting activities, interview, hire, train and evaluate performance for the team including performance reviews.

• Ensure meeting deadlines, commitments, deliveries and/or support of manufacturing areas and manage and improve flow of material.

• Monitor and audit for compliance with established procedures and monitor workload in areas to ensure incoming and outgoing materials are processed in a timely manner.

• Manage departmental goals and metrics.

• Develop and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and improve productivity.

• Ensure safety is followed with department and company goals.

• Develop and improve interface between the warehouse and distribution teams and other departmental functions.

• Execution and analysis of inventory counts.

• Maintain departmental goals and metrics.

Receiving and Replenishment

Manage inbound receiving processes for raw materials including the coordination of Quality Assurance inspection process. Manage flow of materials from receiving into the primary storage locations. Manage flow of materials from receiving to manufacturing areas to support manufacturing of finished goods. Labeling and Packaging

• Manage and organize the workflow of labeling and packaging of semi-finished products based on the demand from customers.

• Manage the issuance of materials within proper operating systems and USDA compliance records.

• Ensure Quality Assurance is maintained throughout entire process.

• Maintain equipment by enforcing operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and scheduling of preventative maintenance and repairs.

Distribution

• Cooking and Replenishment

• Coordinate the sales order fulfillment activities by working with order management teams. Manage finished goods order fulfillment processes to ensure we are meeting inventory accuracy performance indicators and provide a balance flow of work throughout distribution. Manage shipping processes to maximum productivity and accuracy to meet customer expectations. Manage order fulfillment processes to ensure proper implementation and support of commitments to achieve customer satisfaction and minimize non-compliance issues for our customers.

Training & Compliance

• Comply with all applicable SOPs within warehouse & distribution operations as well as other applicable SOPs related to department functions

• Comply with USDA regulations

• Comply with company policies

• Comply with safety regulations

• Review and updating of departmental SOPs

• Ensure training records are maintained

Core Competencies

• Client focus

• Collaborate with empathy

• Engage and develop

• Drive ambition and accountability

• Influence others

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Demonstrate proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office tools

• Demonstrate strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker and self-started with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced environment

• Proficient in ERP operating system

Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Material Management, Warehouse Management or closely related field required.

• Work Experience – 6+ years of Warehousing & Distribution experience in a manufacturing environment required, including 4+ years of leadership experience.

• Other - IATA certified recommended, Cold Chain packing and shipping solutions, Lean Manufacturing, Good Warehousing and Distribution Practices