Warehouse Manager
Philadelphia, PA

Job description

Our client is looking for a Warehouse Manager to oversee operations at their dynamic and fast-paced food manufacturing facility in Philadelphia, PA. Reporting directly to the CEO, the ideal candidate will bring a strong balance of technical expertise and exceptional leadership qualities to manage and optimize the day-to-day activities of the warehouse.

As a Warehouse Manager, you will lead a supervisory team and manage nearly 200 warehouse associates in a cold temperature facility to ensure efficient, safe, and accurate operations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, combined with a solid ability to analyze and solve complex challenges, are crucial to driving operational success and fostering a collaborative work environment. If you're a proactive, results-driven individual with a passion for operational excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

Monday-Friday. You will work on site at the Philadelphia Distribution Center and provide leadership and management to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. Warehouse leadership is expected to be onsite sufficient to provide effective leadership to each shift as operational needs require. Anticipated schedule will vary during the first few months.

Responsibilities to include:

  • Providing KPI's, P&L analysis, QA continuous improvement for the warehouse operations.

  • Supervise the receipt, dispatching, and storage of merchandise in the warehouse; oversee picking, storage, receiving, dispatching, security, maintenance, and administrative functions; oversee, train, evaluate staff.

  • Ensure optimal space utilization.

  • Prepare annual budget.

  • Liaise with suppliers and transport companies.

  • Routinely review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Coordinate and oversee aspects of warehouse operations with all stakeholders including Inventory, HR, Finance, Operations, Procurement, Transportation.

Qualifications/requirements:

  • BA/BS degree in logistics, supply chain management, or business administration (MA/MS in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or organization development & change) highly desired.

  • 5+ years of warehouse management experience.

  • Experience in the food service/processing industry required

  • Outstanding leadership, organizational, multitasking, analytics, and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong interpersonal skills working with a diverse workforce.

  • Experience creating KPIs and P&L analysis required.

  • Available to work extended hours and provide regular hands-on presence during 24-hour operations in a cold temperature facility, consisting of three shifts.

  • Proficient computer skills, including WMS experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have experience with overseeing and reporting on KPI's and P&L analysis? Y/N

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Warehouse management: 5 years (Required)

  • Food processing plant: 3 years (Required)

  • Manufacturing management: 3 years (Required)

  • Inventory control: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person