Warehouse Logistics Manager

TITLE: Warehouse & Logistics Manager LOCATION: South Sioux City Plant REPORTS TO: Plant Manager Company Background: Ingredion is a Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that helps nourish, comfort, sustain, and delight people around the world. Ingredion’s wide range of ingredient solutions is strategically designed to address changing consumer trends and preferences. Our specialty portfolio includes starch-based texturizers, clean and simple ingredients, plant-based proteins, sugar reduction and specialty sweeteners, and food systems. Our innovative ingredient solutions are used by consumers in everyday products, from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. And we do it all in a planet-friendly sustainable manner. We bring the potential of people, nature and technology together to make life better. That’s our purpose. We are all IN to make life better! Every day, Ingredion employees bring their skills, creativity, and passion together to deliver ingredient solutions that enhance people’s lives. We are innovators who combine the power of technology with the best of nature to delight our customers and consumers. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in ethics, safety, quality and sustainability. Unlocking the potential of people, nature and technology to make life better is what drives us in every aspect of our business. If you are interested in making life better, we are all IN to learn more about you! A bit about what you can expect from the employee experience at Ingredion: The chance to make a difference No matter where you work in the company, you’ll have an opportunity to make life better… for our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world. Passionate people, motivated to excel Our highly talented people have a passion for learning and achievement and are driven by our inspiring purpose to make life better and our core values: Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly, and Owner’s Mindset. A warm, welcoming environment At Ingredion, everyone belongs! We embrace diversity and foster an inclusive work environment where individuals feel supported and enabled to contribute their very best every day. A place where you can grow personally and professionally We believe everyone has great potential, and we strive to nurture that potential into great personal and professional achievements. An environment that enables innovation and collaboration We are creating the conditions that inspire and enable innovation - in our products and services, as well as in how we do our work day-to-day. The Warehouse & Logistics Manager is responsible for all aspects of the South Sioux City (SSC) operation for the warehouse, shipping and receiving, and logistics of all products. This position will process shipment orders, monitor the packaging and labeling of completed orders, monitor in-bound orders and evaluate the performance of carriers and shipment department employees. Furthermore, this role will be responsible for all aspects of the South Sioux City Maintenance inventory control programs necessary to support the facility. Finally, the Warehouse/Logistics Manager manages all in-bound and out-bound logistics for the site as well as the finished goods warehouse. This role provides authentic/empathic leadership for the Maintenance Spare Parts personnel and Shipping/Receiving associate(s). Core Responsibilities: Commitment to support and participate in our strong Safety culture of zero injuries and illnesses. A working knowledge and ability to follow site safety rules and specific safety practices. Demonstrate a willingness to participate in plant safety initiatives. Maintain accurate records of goods ordered, in transit, received into SAP, and project spending as well as raw materials, work in-progress production, and finished goods. Responsible for storage, distribution, and inventory management, as well as the inventory storeroom management and parts cycle counts. Spearhead all product shipping and distribution through SAP and directing daily warehousing and shipping/receiving operations. Perform production planning essential functions, working closely with Operations and Corporate scheduling, to ensure S&OP plan and site are aligned. Maintain shipping and receiving operations within budget without compromising speed or efficiency. Provide authentic/empathic servant-based leadership for the Maintenance Storeroom personnel as well as the Shipping/Receiving associate(s), ensuring Owner’s Mindset is part of their daily activities. Act as a liaison between management, carriers, and shipping customers. Collaborate with internal departments to optimize the flow of orders from preparation to shipment. Evaluate carrier performance and resolve issues with orders and logistics. Comply to shipping industry regulations and company policies. Enforce Company, plant and department policies and procedures and work instructions including but not limited to safety policies, GMP’s, HAACP and SQF standards. Ensure the compliance with all plant regulatory, ISO, Quality, Food Safety systems, GMP policies, guidelines, standards and requirements. Oversee and support administration with invoice payment for Ingredion’s Share Service Center. Use SAP Expertise to maintain validity and integrity of Maintenance equipment, spare part, raw material, production order, and warehouse management SAP module data. Track all plant production consumptions and inform department managers of spend versus budget. Reconcile POs with Invoices and complete monthly financial accruals, supporting department managers with SAP requests and ESKER Invoice approvals. Actively participate and support the plant LE() budget planning, providing department managers with actuals spend and forecasted pricing and recommendations for future spend targets. Oversee accuracy of Intelex supplier excellence module and approved supplier list Responsible for completion of month-end physical inventory of raw materials, chemicals/packaging, work in-progress, and finished goods. Responsible for finished goods warehouse, inventory levels, accuracy, and overall organization/cleanliness. Motivate and support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with delivery and/or follow-up/verification activities as required. Assist with Internal, 3rd party, customer and regulatory audits. Work with managers and team members to implement new strategies and initiatives to satisfy customer needs while reducing costs. Are organized, possess strong attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. Represent and support management with a high level of Professional Integrity and Operational Discipline. Seek to deliver a laser-focus on your internal and external customers. Possess a desire to manage multiple priorities and achieve results. Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, build consensus, and foster positive relationships with team members and suppliers. Enjoy a performance culture that values work intensity. Possess an Owner’s Mindset and enjoy challenging the status quo. Ability to learn and apply Ingredion’s Safety, Environmental, GMP, and Quality standards. Ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships and to communicate across functional lines at all levels. Self-starter with a strong work ethics. Extensive experience in warehouse/logistics management roles with proven track record in leading teams to improve continuously the efficiency of methods. Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience a plus. Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and regulatory inspections (OSHA, EPA, FDA, ODA). Team management/leadership/development skills, including the ability to manage people in an organization matrix and get the best out of them, successful in building and mentoring high performance teams. Maturity, self-confidence and strong communication skills will be critical for this role. A multicultural approach to operating in a diverse business environment. Budget preparation and Cost analysis preferred Qualified candidates will have: A bachelor’s degree in business, supply management, life science, or other related discipline and/or 5 years of warehouse/logistics management experience in a manufacturing environment. Must be forklift certified or able to be forklift certified to support the team as a forklift operator. In-depth knowledge of logistics and shipping documentation and shipping industry regulations. Extensive budgeting and reporting experience preferred. Excellent skills within the Microsoft Office suite. Expert in SAP roles including Warehouse Management. Experience in successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously with results consistent with management’s expectations. Manufacturing knowledge, preferably in food manufacturing or similar industry. Assertive, creative, energetic, and positive thinkers. Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs. #LI-JS1 We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status. Relocation Available: Yes, Within Region