Warehouse Manager

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Position Description

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, shipping and receiving area and ensuring that customer needs are met through the timely and efficient movement of products and materials in a high-volume, fast-paced distribution environment This role will also support cost-control including overtime, management and expense control.

Essential Functions:

• Loading and unloading of all inventory and product for the location.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of the warehouse and establish and maintain budget control.
• Development of the team and continuous improvement in the performance of all team members by setting clear and challenging goals and objectives.
• To develop and maintain strong links with 3rd party hauler suppliers through regular meetings and ensure that any issues are being addressed.
• Ensure that all stock issues are resolved and feedback to relevant managers on key performance indicators such as accuracy, performance, output and efficiency.
• Set the environment of the company by demonstrating our values, standards, and practices.
• Personnel responsibilities to include hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluation of all warehouse personnel, coordination of training activities, developing a team atmosphere, and monitoring all employees through performance appraisals, coaching, and discipline.
• Manage stock destruction and aged stock removal process.
• Ensure warehouse personnel are responsible for duties such as good house-keeping, stock counts, and where appropriate movement of stock through use of pallet truck or fork lift truck.
• Establish priorities and direct loading workforce to satisfy customer demand.
• Plan and execute logistics needs with trucking firms to ensure timely pick-up and delivery of shipments, while minimizing overall freight costs.
• Review and resolve operational problems to minimize cost and prevent operational delays.
• Negotiate trucking contracts with relevant parties to ensure freight costs are competitive.
• Responsible for the security of the product and warehouse.
• Handle all damaged product orders and monitor status of returned products.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality and have the authority to take action in the event of a Food Safety or Food Quality issue
• Communicate with manufacturing personnel to ensure appropriate materials are available to meet production requirements.
• Developing and implementing policies, procedures and SOP’s to ensure consistent quality and operating efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other safety regulatory agencies, as well as maintaining the material handling equipment, ensuring that all warehouse personnel are certified on equipment.
• Have an understanding of SQF, responsible to take action to when notified or become aware of any Food Safety or Food Quality issue.
• Back up for this position is a trained Warehouse Supervisor.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent experience) in Logistics or a related field.
• Five (5) plus years of relevant work experience in warehouse logistics management. Experience in Food/ Beverage Manufacturing preferred.

Position-specific Skills:

• Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and PowerPoint.
• Proven understanding and experience with financial processes including budgeting.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop a team environment promoting internal growth.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Initiative, the ability to work independently, strong customer service orientation, strong written and verbal skills and flexibility, vision and creativity.
• High level of accountability, quality and innovation (strives for high performance, emphasizes problem prevention, develops ideas for improvement, document new processes, and ensures accuracy of information.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in an organized, detailed manner, given limited time frames.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to push and/or pull up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to continuously stand and/or walk for extended periods of time on concrete surface.
• Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend, crouch, reach, climb and/or stoop throughout the shift as needed to successfully perform job duties.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs