Warehouse Manager
Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.
Hiring Pay Scale: Min. $100K - Max. $137K
Summary: This position exists to manage, oversee, provide direction and guidance to Shipping, Receiving, Staging, Inventory, and Logistics. The position is also responsible for overseeing the inventory accuracy process, cycle counting responsibilities, and managing warehouse projects
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for management and oversight of both warehouses (Raw Material and Finished Goods) operations including Receiving, Staging, Shipping, and Inventory.
Ensure that the warehouse operates at peak efficiency - with customer satisfaction the primary goal by supervising, organizing, monitoring, and managing operational goals
Manages the Material Handling in the warehouse.
Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory of all items.
Responsible for the physical warehouse and physical inventory.
Oversight of FEFO (First Expired, First Out), shipment of orders, and raw material consumption.
Responsible for interfacing with the current third-party logistics provider(s) and carriers as required.
Acts as Project Manager for warehouse projects, such as racking.
Communications as needed to the appropriate department(s) regarding:
Daily warehouse KPI's - Receiving, Shipping, Staging, and Inventory -
Rework - Orders placedn-- Late orders and reasons -Shipping errors -Weekly payroll
▪Ensure training schedules are adhered to, and the Warehouse staff is appropriately and compliantly trained at all times.
Interact and collaborate with other managers to achieve goals.
Ensure the facility is always tour and audit ready.
Ensure safety, quality, legality, and authenticity of products in accordance with regulations and standards, as this role dictates.
Become certified in HAZMAT shipping and ensure there are an adequate number of employees trained with valid certifications to support the business.
Staff management: Recruit, train, and supervise staff.
Schedule and oversee warehouse team and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and investigate incidents.
Responsible for reviewing and approving all Warehouse invoices using our Laserfiche system.
Other areas as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred, with 3 years of warehouse experience, or
Associate degree with 5+ years of warehouse experience.
Experience working in the Food & Beverage industry a plus
Ability to lead a team, with team supervisory experience required
Ability to comprehend instructions and instruct others as needed. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to communicate with individuals and small groups. Ability to read, write and speak English.
Familiarity with budgeting.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed oral or written instructions. Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Knowledgeable in ERP computer systems such as DAX365.
Knowledgeable in Redzone and Origami programs
• Ability to successfully complete the Griffith Foods Forklift Certification Program.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Qualifications:
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While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to: sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell as well as work on a platform and climb up and down stairs. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of the supervisor position, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.
Benefits:
Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Health Reimbursement Account
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Remote Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Casual Dress
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- 401(K)
- Company Equity
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Leadership Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
Diversity and Inclusion