Warehouse Shift Manager

Location: Bear, DE | Department: Warehouse | Reports To: Director of Warehouse

About the Role

As a Warehouse Shift Manager, you will provide hands-on leadership on the warehouse floor by training, monitoring, and evaluating assigned personnel and actively lead the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of product in a manner consistent with company culture, service, and cost objectives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all employees are trained and developed to meet safety and productivity standards.
• Plan inbound and outbound product flow and labor needs to meet daily deadlines.
• Communicate, coordinate, and support all policies and procedures within the warehouse and company.
• Achieve warehouse cost metrics and actively seek to develop cost-reduction strategies.
• Apply continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general equivalent degree
• Effective organizational, analytical, and planning skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to pass a standard physical abilities test

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or equivalent Dot experience
• Previous successful leadership experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products
• Working knowledge of distribution or warehouse processes or systems

Role Specifics

• Supervision: Warehouse Lead Staff and Warehouse Floor Personnel
• Schedule: Full Time – Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Nights, 6:00PM – 6:30AM (Some off-hours for on or off-site meetings)
• Environment: Working in temperature ranges from 0˚F to 70˚F
• Physical Requirements: Extensive standing, walking, and lifting; including operation of warehouse equipment
• Travel: Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by car, plane, or train
• Certification: Will obtain electric pallet jack and narrow aisle licenses and forklift certifications during initial training phase

About the Company

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

Pay

Salary Range: $71,583 - $107,375 annually, plus bonus opportunity

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities