Warehouse Manager - Industry, United States - LEE KUM KEE

LEE KUM KEE

Verified Company

Industry, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1888, Lee Kum Kee, a Hong Kong-based global food company, specializes in creating condiments and sauces that promote Chinese cuisine worldwide.

With more than 200 products to choose from, Lee Kum Kee takes the mystery out of cooking authentic and delicious Asian foods in the comfort of your kitchen.

Lee Kum Kee is committed to providing authentic and innovative condiments and sauces featuring the highest quality ingredients.

Armed with a unique management culture, stringent quality control, superb and innovative products, coupled with the century-long brand reputation, Lee Kum Kee has achieved unanimous recognition and won numerous prestigious awards.

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, life insurance covered by the company
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Two (2) weeks vacations
Ten (10) paid holidays

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The
Warehouse Manager is responsible for planning the daytoday warehouse activities to ensure the quality and ontime delivery of customer orders, inventory control, and execution of warehouse system initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Oversee and manage warehouse operations while maintaining strong leadership presence and visibility in all shifts at all warehouse sites to effectively lead and inspire the whole team to meet business objectives.
Communicate regularly with team members to ensure good teamwork and execution.
Allocate and schedule warehouse shifts as needed.
Communicate and work closely with logistics function to ensure orders are ready by scheduled pickup time.
Coordinate with function heads on warehouse operations and activities to ensure proper compliance and handling.
Responsible for establishing operational procedures for warehouse such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, keeping warehouse inventory accurate, ensuring warehouse is clean and orderly.
Inspect physical condition of warehouse and equipment to ensure compliance of industry safety standards and food grade standards.
Provide and implement proper safety and GMP trainings to warehouse staff.
Schedule and follow up preventive maintenance of warehouse equipment, forklifts, trucks, batteries, loading docks, rolling doors, ventilation fans, racking system, negative air pressure air filters, etc.
Prepare work orders and requisitions for repairs and equipment replacements.
Direct and dispose of salvage and expired or damaged materials.
Maintain a smooth operation of SAP, WM System and update material master data systems.
Conduct timely annual performance reviews (PMDP) with all subordinates.
Work with Director, Warehouse & Logistics in preparing annual warehouse budget and periodic monitoring.
Responsible for activities that ensure food safety, authenticity, integrity, and quality.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Problem Solving
Drive for Results
Managing & Measuring Work
Building Effective Team
Motivating Others

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position manages all employees of the Warehouses and must carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **EDUCATION, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE*
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field.
7+ years of handson, solid warehouse management experience including 3+ years in a managerial role in a fastpaced food manufacturing environment.
A thorough understanding of work ethics and diverse cultures in an international business environment is essential.
This position requires overseeing multiple sites and being on the floor frequently.
Lean Manufacturing/CPIM/Six-Sigma Certification is preferred. Experience and knowledge of lean manufacturing and operational excellence is highly preferred.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Indepth, direct experience with the implementation and use of commercially available ERP systems is required. SAP experience is preferred.
Able to work independently in crossfunctional teams and develop relationships with critical partners to achieve established goals
Able to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
Able to build an effective team in