Warehouse Manager

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW: 

Truvant is a rapidly growing, best-in-class, customer-focused contract manufacturing, and packaging service provider. We support some of the world’s leading Food & Beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods brands with production operations in North America and Europe.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:  

Responsible for all aspects of shipping/receiving/inventory that ensures on-time shipments to

our customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for supervising all warehouse personnel on all shifts and key account shipments from any warehouse.
• Responsible for making sure all shipments leave on time, accurately, and with complete paperwork.
• Responsible for making sure that all incoming products are verified, received, and put away in a timely fashion. Must notify Quality Management of any special products that require inspection prior to using.
• Work with Plant Manager and Production Manager to be sure you are aware of upcoming shipping needs, special builds, or seasonal builds that may require increased labor.
• Responsible for all inventory in the warehouse and maintaining acceptable accuracy levels through physical counts.
• Be sure all warehouse personnel are trained on proper forklift procedures and general warehouse safety.  
• Have a working knowledge of the inventory system QAD and many other software programs used in shipping/receiving.
• Responsible for third party warehousing shipments to the customer and tracking of the loads.
• Assist with all plant safety issues and trainings regarding the warehouse.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5-10 years of experience in warehousing

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge gained through on the job training of company products, policies, and procedures
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Skill in operating various equipment as need to perform the job
• Skill in multitasking and time management
• Ability to effectively manage personnel of varying skills and disciplinary backgrounds
• Ability to function cooperatively and effectively in a team environment with peers and personnel in other departments
• Ability to keep company and customer information that is discussed or viewed while under employment with Truvant confidential
• Ability to adhere to all regulatory and company policies, procedures, work instructions including but not limited to: Truvant policies, customer specific policies, ISO, GMP’s, USDA, regulatory food safety and food defense

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to read documents, printouts, computer screens and other communication
• Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers
• Must be able to reach, touch, grasp
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to climb, stoop/kneel, lift, pull and push
• Must be able to conduct yourself in a safe manner to avoid accidents while on the production floor
• Must be able to work in various environments based on building location and products. 
• Level of Physical Requirements: Sedentary to medium work level; lifting and positioning weight loads up to 40 pounds

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 0-25% - Travel may be required to support business needs