Warehouse Manager SC

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Description

We are always looking for talented, hardworking people to join the E.A. Sween family. We are a third-generation family-owned organization that understands the significance of our employees and that we are successful due to our incredibly committed team. We are excited to announce the search for our next team members for our brand-new manufacturing facility in Greenwood County, South Carolina! We are looking for a Warehouse Managerto join our growing team! The future is bright at E.A. Sween Company and we invite you to come grow with us!

E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

The Warehouse Manageris responsible for overseeing the storage and distribution of products and materials to optimally support production operations, distribution, and customer deliveries.

Essential Competencies:

Strategic Thinking and Partnership:

Exhibit a solid understanding of EA Sween processes and customer requirements.

Demonstrate strategic thinking and innovation in the development of warehouse operations.

Collaboration between multiple 3PL locations to coordinate shipping and distribution of raw materials and finished goods product. This includes partnering with internal customers (FSQ, Purchasing, etc.).

Strong cross-functional relationship building skills.

Daily Receiving, Warehousing, and Distribution Operations:

Manage inventory flow and usage accuracy from receiving raw materials through shipping of finished goods.

Oversee process for identifying and disposing of damaged or dated product waste.

Advise on inventory planning, scheduling, and forecasting.

Manage daily schedule requirements to achieve accurate and timely order distribution.

Responsible for managing the accuracy of inventory transactions within JDE ERP system. Verifying that material usage is accurate and within company standards which includes location movements, lot code traceability and the management of material shelf life.

Design Layout, Space Utilization and Product Flow:

Plan and monitor optimal space and equipment (trailers, forklift, pallet jacks, cardboard baler, etc.) utilization.

Design and develop a delivery schedule for supplies and materials that follows the warehouse receiving hours in collaboration with Purchasing and suppliers.

Manage inventory flow and usage accuracy from receiving raw materials through shipping of finished goods.

Leadership:

Manage the receiving, handling, storing, picking, packing, and shipping activities within the warehouse. This includes supervisory responsibility for warehouse team members and drivers, either directly or through subordinate supervisors.

Lead training staff by setting expectations, providing regular feedback and recognition, and coaching for maximum performance.

Actively demonstrate and coach in others, the spirit of the EA. Sween company values.

Develop and manage to key performance indicators (KPI’s).

Responsible for developing the warehouse team including performance management, hiring/terminations, discipline, training, and daily team communications on all 3 production shifts.

Ensure all warehouse personnel successfully complete safety training programs, required forklift training and certification, and operate in a safe and clean working environment.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

3-5 years of previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or warehouse or distribution center environment. Prior experience with food products preferred.

Demonstrated experience in warehouse logistics and inventory management.

Proven ability to implement improvement initiatives.

Strong decision and problem-solving skills.

Proficient computer skills including ERP applications and Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Above average math and analysis skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Able to successfully multi-task in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience:

APIC’s certification is beneficial.

Physical Environment:

Must be able to work well with various levels of employees and diverse cultures.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in cool conditions of up to 50 degrees up to 20% of the time.

The employee frequently is required to stand or walk the majority of the day; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach overhead with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as well as the ability to bend, twist, turn, push, pull.

The employee on occasion will lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Occasional second shift or weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

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