General Manager

Responsibilities

of the General Manager :

Establish warehouse performance objectives (KPIs) and strategic planning

Plan, direct, and implement warehouse, maintenance department, and office support operations to meet productivity and service goals

Consult with Plant Engineers to obtain daily room temperature reports and requirements

Oversee the compliance of pest control and food safety programs

Achieve company objectives regarding cost, productivity, customer service, profits, and employees

Conduct and coordinate daily meetings

Review bills of lading for incoming products and customer orders to plan work activities

Establish operational procedures to verify incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of merchandise, and warehouse inventory storage

Coordinate distribution warehouse activities with sales, record control, and purchasing departments to ensure availability of merchandise

Utilize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and stay up-to-date on changes to suit customer needs

Participate in company marketing and sales efforts, including planning new account strategies, prospecting for new accounts, negotiating contracts, etc.

Develop and manage system of controls to ensure that service levels and operational performance goals are met within cost, revenue, and profit parameters

Maintain customer contact and direct reclamation of damaged products

Operate facility in compliance with federal, state, and local statutes

Required Qualifications of the General Manager :

Bachelor’s Degree

8+ years of experience in supply chain operations management

Training or certification(s) in continuous improvement, lean, and / or operational excellence

Strong communication skills

Work Environment

Cold storage warehouse with temperatures between -10 and 34 degrees

Appropriate work gear will be provided

Warehouse bays are kept at 32 degrees (and below zero in certain areas)

Ability to withstand cold storage temperatures for extended periods of time (warm gear provided by company)

Noise level varies at times and it can be loud