Warehouse Manager
Location: Bolingbrook, IL, United States
Job Function: Operations
Req Number: 1002
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Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Summary:
The Warehouse Manager is responsible for efficiently managing all aspects of the warehouse, ensuring adherence to food safety standards, supporting production goals, optimizing operational efficiency, and fostering a positive organizational culture at ofi.
Position Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations, including receiving, storage, and distribution of products, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows.
- Maintain accurate inventory systems using WMS and perform regular stock audits to guarantee inventory accuracy and availability.
- Lead the warehouse team by providing direction, training, and performance feedback to drive a culture of safety and efficiency.
- Collaborate with other departments by leveraging shared resources to meet daily business needs.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve warehouse processes to increase operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Conduct ongoing performance evaluations for the team and leverage strengths along with opportunities for improvement with the goal of facilitating employee development.
- Work closely with QA (Quality Department) to ensure all aspects of the QMS are met for inbound and outbound goods.
- Proactively maintain sanitary warehouse conditions through daily, weekly, and monthly master sanitation activities, and follow GMP.
- Participate as needed for customer and regulatory audits.
- Manage relationship between internal warehouse and 3rd party storage facilities including coordinating shipments and verifying inventory.
- Maintain a culture of engagement and proactively provide resources for your team to ensure their success.
- Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations regarding compliance with all occupational and food safety regulations.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma is required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Four (4) years of Production, Logistics, or Inventory Management experience is preferred.
- Experience in a manufacturing and/or Food Safety environment is a plus.
- SAP Experience preferred (or other WMS & ERP system).
- Must have a high level of competency with manufacturing/inventory systems, and advanced skills in spreadsheets and database experience is required.
- The ability to work with a positive attitude in a faced paced and dynamic environment.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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