Warehouse Manager - The Food Source International : Job Details

Warehouse Manager

Great opportunity to join a growing business. This new position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the food grade distribution center. This position is also responsible for managing a team of warehouse and office employees and delivery drivers to ensure that all orders are shipped and delivered in a timely manner. The Warehouse Manager will manage the physical inventory in support of internal manufacturing and vender supplied Inventory.

Location

This position is a 100% in-person role in Pottstown, PA. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person on all scheduled workdays.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage Inventory.
• Manage the inbound and outbound flow of all materials.
• Facilitate timely and accurate deliveries.
• Manage operations including picking, receiving, loading, inventory control, etc.
• Manage, coach and develop warehouse employees and delivery drivers to achieve work objectives and improve performance and skills.
• Manage fleet and equipment to insure maintenance and safety compliance.
• Provide leadership to recruit, retain and develop an engaged, high-performing team in a manner that supports the company's objective, goals, strategies, measures, and always in a way that is consistent with core values.
• Coaching team on safety and makes recommendations for corrective action and/or behavior modification where required.
• Manage and approve time off requests
• Develop, maintain and review processes for order to ensure accuracy targets are achieved.
• Provide excellent and timely customer service.
• Responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy targets are met.
• Maintain the overall condition of the food grade warehouse including cleanliness, safety, and organization.
• Expected to be hands on when needed.
• Lead WMS buildout for site
• Maintain, audit, and develop standard work for associates
• Provide daily reporting of KPI's
• Facilitate and manage best practices across functions.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in managing food-based distribution facility.
• Ability to manage a team of individuals and delegate when needed
• Experience leading and influencing team through supervisory levels
• Experience working & collaborating with cross functional partners in problem solving and strategies.
• Prior Management experience preferred
• Forklift certification preferred but not required
• Professional and positive appearance and attitude
• Communications skills a must
• Troubleshooting skills a must
• Systems knowledge including but not limited to Word, Excel,MS platforms, UPS Worldship, NetSuite ERP, or like applications
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, may require off hours availability
• Experience in working autonomously to manage day to day activities and overall operations of the distribution.
• Comfortable in managing conflicting priorities in a fast pace environment.

Physical Demands & Environment

Able to meet the following physical demands, either with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Regular and predictable attendance
• Lift, carry, push, and pull objects up to 75 pounds frequently throughout a day
• Stand, sit, stoop, climb, kneel and crouch occasionally throughout a day
• Hear, see, and speak within a loud environment
• Work in varying temperature zones

The functions and skills described here are general in nature and represent the type of work performed, but they do not constitute an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities performed on the job. A successful candidate must be able to meet the listed essential duties and physical demands of the position, either with or without reasonable accommodation.

About the Company:

The Food Source International Inc. is a technical ingredient company with a pulse on what is next. Founded in 1997, we prioritize quality, clean, and safe ingredients and seasonings that provide unique solutions to technical challenges that food processors face. Our passion for improving taste, wholesomeness, and health in food is at our core. We have increased our customer base by hiring creative, forward thinking team members who are extremely customer centric. Our customers are our business. Want to learn more? Check out our website at: www.foodsourceinc.com

TFS Core Values:

Collaborative Teamwork

We all play a role in the company's success. We collaborate every day to do our part to support each other. Authentic, respectful, and inclusive conversations support our personal and professional growth. Communication happens daily, great ideas come from everyone, and this supports autonomy in our work.

Customer Centric

Each person at TFS plays a role in driving an agile business that helps to serve our customers. We value relationships of our employees, customers, and vendors. We collaborate to meet or exceed our customer's needs.

Accountability

We are responsible for sourcing quality products that are cost-effective, and we deliver them accurately and timely. We hold each other accountable to service the customer.

Creativity

The way it has always been, is not the way it has to be. Whether it is people, process, or product, relevant innovation and curiosity in all aspects drives our motivation.

Passion

Food is our passion. The integrity in our communication and service drives our passion to ensure safe quality ingredients and seasonings.

The Food Source International offers the following benefits to full time employees:

HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL · 401(K) · PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS · TUITION REIMBURSEMENT· WELLNESS ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR- Pay based on Experience.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday- Hours may vary. OT will be required at times. 7:30am-4:00pm.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by the law.