Warehouse Manager (Finance)

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world's leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We're looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.

The salary range posted represents the low and high end of OSI's salary range for this position. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience and performance. Base salary is one component of OSI's overall total rewards package. Other components may include bonuses, special pay programs, comprehensive time off, 401k with match and a full suite of benefit offerings for you and your family.

This role is responsible for effectively planning, directing, and coordinating all activities of raw material and finished product warehousing and distributing. Develop, implement, and maintain an efficient plan for the flow of products and raw materials throughout various production facilities and warehouse resources. Work through staff to achieve economical storage, handling, and distribution activities in compliance with established product requirements and operational objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and ensure maintenance of warehouse operations at the facility.
• Primary responsibility includes maintaining accurate inventory within plants SAP system.
• Establish layout for organization of storage locations and ensure efficient space utilization.
• Manage inflow and outflow of all materials including recycle and waste streams.
• Manage I-warehouse system and ensure safe operation and all associates are trained to use of powered industrial equipment they are assigned to operator.
• Oversee the accurate and timely data entry of all warehouse and related activities into software applications and databases (i.e. SAP); ensure that users adhere to established internal controls.
• Manage FEFO of raw material and FIFO of finished goods utilizing using SAP Warehouse Management system.
• Develop, and document, processes and procedures for the efficient and cost-effective storage and movement of materials and products within the warehouse and throughout the production system.
• Serve as primary participate in a leadership role for continuous improvement/development of warehousing systems and strategies within the facility.
• Review and monitory inventory aging, and other reports as necessary to effectively manage non-conforming materials.
• Work collaboratively with plant operations and other production facilities to ensure that adequate and appropriate resources are available including personnel, raw materials, and storage space to meet customer demands.
• Resolve issues arising from unexpected variances between materials received and materials expected, work closely with vendors, internal purchasing, and other production facilities, as necessary. Work with sales, customer service, and customers to resolve similar issues resulting from unexpected variances in outbound finished good shipments.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc reports for management review regarding the performance, capacity, and volume of warehousing activities for use in short- and long-term strategic planning.
• Oversee performance of employees and provide appropriate coaching in accordance with HR policy and CBA including, but not limited to, hiring, training, developing, scheduling, coaching, promoting, and discipline up to and including termination.
• Ensure proper Quality and GMP protocols are adhered to.
• Participate in any audits, internal or external, as required by providing relevant information about warehousing processes, practices, or data.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 5-10 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Proven work experience working in warehouse management in a food manufacturing or similar environment where some materials have a short shelf life.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage staff and develop others.
• Hands on experience and proven ability to understand and use enterprises resource planning software (SAP) in all phases of manufacturing and in particular automated warehouse systems.
• Ability to lead and build professional relationship at all levels of the organization.
• Ability mentoring and coaching individuals and identifying short and long-term development needs and providing appropriate support.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time using effective organizational skills and judgment in an environment of frequently changing circumstances.

Education

• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.
• Logistics, transportation, Business, or equivalent subject matter expertise.

Work Environment

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.
• This role does not require any domestic travel.
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.