Warehouse Production Manager

Company: KeHE
Location: Cerritos
Posted on: October 13, 2020

Job Description:

Overview

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

Primary Responsibilities

The Production Manger will oversee all outbound functions of DC operations while leading a team of 50-75 employees and 3-5 supervisors to ensure customer orders are prepared accurately and efficiently to meet dispatch schedules. Depending on the assignment, the Production Manager will oversee / lead any of the DC areas: including each-pick, full case selection, perishables (cooler/freezer), and/or dock operations. While keeping our delivery drivers in mind, our shipping operations team will fulfill customer orders at a high-volume pace by selecting product from inventory utilizing RF units (gladiators w/ring scanners) and replenishing product utilizing RF technology. This person must have a strong KPI background and be customer service driven. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision and Values.

Essential Functions

Oversee outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and condition of shipments in a two-building operation.

Establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of product, and keeping warehouse inventory current.

Help create and maintain the necessary KPI’s to ensure Department is being managed to budget while steering process improvement and employee development.

Leverage KPI’s to plan, forecast, and align shipping needs to perform current business needs and performance goals.

Inspects shift operations to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and specifications.

Ensures that the daily inspection requirements of material handling equipment are adhered to.

Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates.

Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.

Proven knowledge of replenishment and ability to manage it in an efficient manner.

Proven ability to objectively complete performance review forms on subordinates.

Proactive in slotting and/or re-slotting of SKUs.

Proven ability and willingness to take a hands-on approach as necessary, to insure safe operations of all in-house powered MHE.

Maintains distribution center’s GMP’s, HACCPs at acceptable levels and ensures food safety.

Ensure Safety and OSHA rules are followed.

Maintain inventory integrity by employing “world-class” warehousing and inventory control practices.

Must maintain and promote sanitation and facility maintenance that is consistent with Siliker audit requirement.

Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

Qualifications/Additional Skills/Aptitude

Must have a High School Diploma or GED

Minimum of three (3) years of experience of related experience.

Knowledge of warehouse technology; RF, Warehouse Management Systems.

Labor Management Systems experience desirable.

Superior proficiency in Microsoft Office suites, including advanced skills in Excel.

Ability to work any shifts including evening hours on weekends and Holidays as needed.

Must be able to work in a fast pace environment under tight time constrains

Support and contribute to the overall goals of the Operations Department.

Takes initiative and works well independently.

Ability to communicate well with internal and external customers and management.

Capability of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong Organization and Time Management skills.

Able to work effectively with peers, regional and corporate leadership, in a productive collaborative environment coupled with the ability to be decisive as needed.

Must have great interpersonal skills and have an entrepreneurial spirit.

Develop strong trusting relationships with each team member through proactive employee engagement.

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