Warehouse Manager

job purpose:

The Warehouse Manager will be responsible for the leadership and management of the overall Warehouse department, systems and strategies for the onsite warehouse team at the manufacturing site located in Goodyear, AZ with a dotted line oversite to existing and future third party warehousing relationships. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Warehousing, this role will be accountable for the safety, quality, productivity, and financial targets across all of the warehouse operations. They will oversee the site's supply chain system to include all storage, receiving, and loading of raw materials, finished products, bulk product loading of totes and tankers, dry ingredient receiving, and case pick. The role will ensure optimized storage, the execution of continuous improvement projects throughout the facility to improve product flow and the utilization and enhancement of WMS and similar systems within the warehouse to meet short/long-term needs.  Accuracy in inventory and maximization of available space is a key aspect of this role. The Warehouse Manager will also be responsible for properly maintaining all warehouse facilities and equipment, and for the development and support of all warehouse staff.

responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily third-party logistics (3PL) communication and process improvement, on-site warehouse operations and inventory control team for a two-line dairy manufacturing plant.
• Communicate and engage with the workforce at every level to build trust, continuity, and collaboration throughout the teams, consistently demonstrating the fairlife culture of Believe in Better
• Manage the teams for the receiving, handling, storage, movement, and inbound materials for production and outbound finished goods to meet daily production goals and identify opportunities for improvements in efficiency
• Partner with fairlife supply chain and Coca-Cola NAOU to ensure inventory management and customer service expectations are achieved
• Maintain receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Facilitate and control inventory levels by designing and executing a best-in-class cycle counting program
• Maintain physical condition of the warehouse by continuously improving and implementing optimized layouts, inspecting equipment, executing on 6S initiatives and issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement
• Grow a high-performing team of capable leaders and operators with an ownership mindset by establishing effective training and development programs and work standards
• Develop and enable warehouse metrics that drive Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Customer Service
• Achieve financial objectives by managing the P&L, efficiencies, productivity, workforce effectiveness, analyze variances and establish corrective actions
• Leverage available data and systems to move the warehouse organization into the digital age, finding opportunities to eliminate manual or paper-based workflows and replace them with technology-enabled processes that improve efficiency and effectiveness of the team
• Maintain FEFO methodology using the warehouse management system, reporting & analytics

skills/qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field preferred or six years of experience in a production CPG warehouse setting and/or a combination of experience and education
• Demonstrated leadership experience in warehouse, logistics or supply chain operations field required, including the ability to lead and inspire teams across multiple shifts, empowering employees to do their jobs in the most effective way
• Demonstrated working knowledge of inventory controls, shipping and receiving methodologies
• Direct experience with lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives, specifically in a warehouse setting
• Familiarity with typical WMS capabilities and processes, including the ability to design and implement those processes on-site
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.

working conditions and physical requirements:

• 12 hours sitting/standing/walking.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently reaching from floor level to shoulder level done during 8-hour workday.
• Exposure to ammonia, acids, caustics, chlorines, paints, particles, oils and lubricants, steam, pneumatics, fumes.

food safety requirements:

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.

• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

how fairlife nourishes you:

At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups

fairlife’s nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are — supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.

position location: Goodyear, AZ

reports to: Sr. Managing of Warehouse

travel requirements: 5-10% annually

exempt/nonexempt: Exempt