What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at Hearthside Food Solutions?
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world’s leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.
Hearthside’s exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!
We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.
Job Summary:
Maintain accurate inventory through monitoring of daily warehouse activities, cycle counts and audits. Position is responsible for ensuring accurate accounting of all inbound raw material and outbound finished product.
Job Duties:Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Hearthside’s exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!
We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.
Job Summary:
Maintain accurate inventory through monitoring of daily warehouse activities, cycle counts and audits. Position is responsible for ensuring accurate accounting of all inbound raw material and outbound finished product.
Job Duties:Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Audit and report inventory while making recommendations on which items to order and restock
- Managing warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision
- Overseeing receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations
- Setting up layout and ensure efficient space utilization
- Manage warehouse associates, monitoring work and ensuring the safe use of warehouse equipment
- Establish warehouse practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse
- Set warehouse and team goals in collaboration with executive management and other team leads
- Monitor workplace performance and lead training initiatives to improve employees
- Keep up-to-date on the latest federal and state safety regulations
- Communicate with other departments to ensure products are shipped in a timely manner• Excellent leadership skills, including the abilities to set goals, motivate and manage conflict
- Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening
- Great interpersonal skills
- Good project management skills, including strong decision-making, problem-solving and strategic planning abilities
- Exceptional time management and organization skills
- In-depth understanding of industry and company best practices for the warehouse
- Familiarity with bookkeeping, inventory control practices and logistics
- Comfortable using inventory management software and other organizational computer applications
- Physical strength, stamina and the ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
- Preferred: Proficiency in MS Office Suite and SAP
- Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus.
- 4 years supervisory experience leading a logistics department accountable for shipping, receiving, and inventory management in the food industry or manufacturing environment
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