Warehouse Manager

Business Unit Description: 8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers.
The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H.
Lee Partners, L.
P.
(“THL”), a private equity firm.
Responsibilities: Dakota Grower’s started out as a grower-owned cooperative built by farmers in the early 1990s and today we are the third largest pasta manufacturer in North America.
Our entrepreneurial spirit drives our innovative culture and passion to bring premium quality pasta to your table.
At Dakota Growers, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and inspiring environment in one of our state-of-the-art food manufacturing facilities.
Our employees’ well-being comes first.
That’s why we offer excellent wages and a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays, healthcare, dental and vision insurance, short-/long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) with up to 6% company match, and annual incentives.
Position Summary: The Warehouse Manager plays a key part at the Carrington facility.
This role is responsible for managing the daily shipping and receiving functions and provides leadership to the warehouse staff to ensure warehouse operations are performed in a safe, productive and efficient manner.
Duties and Responsibilities: Manages all warehouse employees and the functions of the warehouse.
Responsible for leading and supervising all warehouse employees by compiling and maintaining employee work schedules to ensure coverage of all shifts and conducts performance evaluations in a timely manner Establishes and maintains operational procedures for activities, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling, and disposition of materials, keeping warehouse inventory current and maintains locator system for packaging materials and finished goods Confers with department leaders to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with production, sales, and purchasing.
Assists in developing and maintaining an operating budget for the warehouse, including repairs and maintenance, expenses, and wages in a controlled approach Assists with month end inventory and works with the accounting department to keep accurate inventories and helps manage the cycle count program by initiating first in/first out inventory program and communication to other departments regarding inventory, finished goods, and other materials Partner with Health & Safety function to proactively identify gaps in employee health and safety programs, methods, and procedures.
Use findings and develop strategic approach to improve employee safety within the workplace Partners with Quality Assurance to diagnose issues with quality within the Warehouse department.
Leverage trends to tackle repeated issues and improve product quality for customers.
Partner with company leadership to proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of: safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation Other duties, as assigned Education and Experience Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution and 10+ years’ experience in industrial warehouse operations 5+ years warehouse leadership experience Previous experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and extra hours, as needed Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills: Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility Previous leadership experience; ability to lead, direct and motivate others as necessary Experience developing and managing a department budget Good basic mathematical skills Must be able to handle multiple priorities with professionalism in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining safety and quality Advanced experience in Computers Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift Must be able to bend and crawl for 4+ hours per shift Much be able to crouch, kneel and stoop for 4+ hours per shift Must be able to climb ladders for 4+ hours per shift Must be able to sit, stand and walk for 6+ hours per shift Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, perform fine manipulation, and feel for 6+ hours per shift Must be able to make fine distinctions in sound, express and exchange written or spoken word, and distinguish objects and equipment visually