Title: Warehouse Manager
Location: Asheville, NC
Compensation: $90,000 - $102,000
Summary:
Our client is a food and beverage manufacturer looking to bring on a Warehouse Manager. The primary responsibility of this role will be managing a fast-paced distribution center in a private brand beverage bottling/canning plant in compliance with the company's policies and vision. The Warehouse Manager will oversee the receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations, as well as setting up layout and ensuring efficient space utilization.
Responsibilities:
- Strategically manage the warehouse in compliance with the company's policies and vision.
- Oversee receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations.
- Set up layout and ensure efficient space utilization.
- Lead and develop staff, and maintain high inventory accuracy through a perpetual cycle count program.
- Manage multiple direct reports; the Warehouse Supervisors and Warehouse Clerk report directly to this role.Lead and support a food safety and food quality culture within the location.
- Implement, maintain, and continuously improve the food safety and quality culture within the location.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or business administration.
- Hands-on experience with warehouse management software and databases.
- Five to seven years of warehouse supervisory experience required; 2 - 3 years as a distribution center manager preferred in high-speed beverage manufacturing or CPG operations.
- Experience developing and managing an operating budget.
- Experience using an LMS/ERP system to run queries, perform analysis, and enter related system transactions.
- LEAN/TPM/TPS experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
- Strong planning and organizing skills required to support 24/7 operation in a complex, high-volume DC.
