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Warehouse and Logistics Manager

  • Full Time, onsite
  • saturn petcare inc. US
  • Terre Haute, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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Summary

Directs, plans, and coordinates activities within the Warehouse & Logistics department to ensure smooth operations for receiving, material movements, shipping and transportation. Promotes the professional competence of the department through direct supervision of daily activities, training, and support. Has the responsibility for the creating business processes and standards to increases the efficiency of the responsible area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Management responsibilities for all activities within the saturn petcare inc organization including logistics / transportation.
  • Meet operational expectations and standards in line with Safety, GMP's and SQF/Food Safety procedures and policies
  • Determine equipment needed to cover warehouse operations and maintain safe and working equipment
  • Maintain and update output information for KPI's
  • Work with Production, Procurement, Material Planning, Inventory Control, Warehousing and Quality for streamlined operating plans
  • Oversee the Shipping/Receiving Schedule including documentation
  • Support production by continuously supplying RM's and Packaging per the production plan and process orders
  • Maintain SOP's and Work Instructions for shipping and receiving and warehouse operations that uphold the integrity of high standards for quality of goods being shipped and received
  • Allergen monitoring during the receiving and storage processes
  • Maintain a warehouse plan that is streamlined and meets the most efficient flow for storage and workflow
  • Participate and support strategic planning for the department
  • Work with and support supervisors, managers, and directors in all departments daily and on company committees focused on improvements and growth
  • Select and schedule carriers for supplier & FOB customer shipments and any other transport activity as necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities

Orients and train current employees and new hires. Monitors and evaluates employee work of warehouse staff and set goals for warehouse staff and warehouse operations. Oversee that the warehouse sanitation program is being followed. Review SOP's and Work Instructions and update as needed when there are changes to internal or external procedures.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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 And/or Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years' experience in warehouse & transportation management
  • SAP knowledge and experience
  • Experience with WMS
  • Knowledgeable of managing transportation services

Computer And Technology Skills

The successful candidate must be proficient in MS Office applications, SAP and or other ERP systems

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. German language speaking skills is another advantage.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as: fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Allergen Awareness

Products produced in this facility may contain the following allergens: Egg, Shellfish, Fish, Gluten.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.Job descriptions are not intended to create a contract, nor are they to be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of employment between Saturn Petcare Inc. and any of its employees. The provisions of job descriptions have been developed at the discretion of management and may be amended or cancelled at any time by Saturn Petcare Inc. with or without notice.

Employment with Saturn Petcare Inc. is voluntarily entered, and the employee is free to resign at will at any time, with or without cause. Similarly, Saturn Petcare Inc. may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with or without notice or cause, so long as there is not violation of applicable federal or state law.
Summary

Directs, plans, and coordinates activities within the Warehouse & Logistics department to ensure smooth operations for receiving, material movements, shipping and transportation. Promotes the professional competence of the department through direct supervision of daily activities, training, and support. Has the responsibility for the creating business processes and standards to increases the efficiency of the responsible area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Management responsibilities for all activities within the saturn petcare inc organization including logistics / transportation.
  • Meet operational expectations and standards in line with Safety, GMP's and SQF/Food Safety procedures and policies
  • Determine equipment needed to cover warehouse operations and maintain safe and working equipment
  • Maintain and update output information for KPI's
  • Work with Production, Procurement, Material Planning, Inventory Control, Warehousing and Quality for streamlined operating plans
  • Oversee the Shipping/Receiving Schedule including documentation
  • Support production by continuously supplying RM's and Packaging per the production plan and process orders
  • Maintain SOP's and Work Instructions for shipping and receiving and warehouse operations that uphold the integrity of high standards for quality of goods being shipped and received
  • Allergen monitoring during the receiving and storage processes
  • Maintain a warehouse plan that is streamlined and meets the most efficient flow for storage and workflow
  • Participate and support strategic planning for the department
  • Work with and support supervisors, managers, and directors in all departments daily and on company committees focused on improvements and growth
  • Select and schedule carriers for supplier & FOB customer shipments and any other transport activity as necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities

Orients and train current employees and new hires. Monitors and evaluates employee work of warehouse staff and set goals for warehouse staff and warehouse operations. Oversee that the warehouse sanitation program is being followed. Review SOP's and Work Instructions and update as needed when there are changes to internal or external procedures.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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 And/or Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years' experience in warehouse & transportation management
  • SAP knowledge and experience
  • Experience with WMS
  • Knowledgeable of managing transportation services

Computer And Technology Skills

The successful candidate must be proficient in MS Office applications, SAP and or other ERP systems

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. German language speaking skills is another advantage.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as: fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Allergen Awareness

Products produced in this facility may contain the following allergens: Egg, Shellfish, Fish, Gluten.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.Job descriptions are not intended to create a contract, nor are they to be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of employment between Saturn Petcare Inc. and any of its employees. The provisions of job descriptions have been developed at the discretion of management and may be amended or cancelled at any time by Saturn Petcare Inc. with or without notice.

Employment with Saturn Petcare Inc. is voluntarily entered, and the employee is free to resign at will at any time, with or without cause. Similarly, Saturn Petcare Inc. may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with or without notice or cause, so long as there is not violation of applicable federal or state law.