Manager - Warehouse & Distribution

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JOB OVERVIEW:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads storage, product movement at the Salida and Oakdale facility, balancing hourly workforce, ensuring specifications, plant efficiencies, and production schedules are met.
• Collaborates with Site Director to establish, communicate, and execute measurable production objectives in support of Plant and Business Unit strategies.
• Leads and fosters an environment of continuous improvement and learning to achieve and maintain industry leadership; promotes the organization's culture of Zero Waste, Zero Harm, One Team, and 100% Commitment.
• Manages the inventory function within the Distribution Center ensuring target performance levels are achieved and drives strategies to maximize inventory accuracy and minimize lost and damaged product losses.
• Leads program in receiving, shipping. Includes training and audits designed to increase proficiency in safety practices and promotion of safety awareness.
• Coaches the Distribution and Warehouse teams towards common objectives, including applying sound motivations and correctional techniques, including employee counseling and disciplinary actions and recognitions for good work.
• Stays abreast of employee contributions and potential growth.
• Ensures that healthy operational reviews and measures /KPI's are in place to track and deliver results to reduce injuries, improve quality, and reduce costs.
• Manages packaging warehouse and pallet purchase and repair.
• Ensures facility complies with all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements involving human safety, food safety, and environmental concerns. Operates in compliance with federal, state, and local statutes.
• Leads and supports continuous improvements by instituting best practices as appropriate, including methods such as TPM, Six Sigma, Lean, etc.
• Anticipates problem issues before they arise and takes corrective action.
• Participates in cross-functional teams to better understand and meet customer/grower needs and operate facility more efficiently.
• Develops and conducts effective employee training programs, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety awareness.
• Promotes continuous learning of staff, resulting in a flexible and agile workforce.
• Stays abreast of cutting-edge technology through external education programs, benchmarking, or similar facilities and professional seminars.
• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED

*Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or manufacturing or related field
• 6 years of warehouse logistics management experience
• 8 years of experience supervising Shipping/DC/Warehouse teams
• Experience with operating a wide range of food processing equipment; knowledge of SQF and quality standards and requirements
• High-degree of cross-functional understanding of maintenance practices and techniques; good understanding of SPC and associated tools
• Covers weekends as needed to support 24/7 operations

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders.

WHY BLUE DIAMOND?

In addition to working at the world's largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness GuideHERE .

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