Director of Warehousing

Martin Bros. Distributing Co. • Cedar Falls, IA

401d

About The Position

The position involves overseeing the distribution system at Martin Bros., focusing on delivering exceptional customer service while inspiring team members to contribute positively. The role requires managing various warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering effective communication across departments to meet customer needs efficiently.

Requirements

• Proven experience in warehouse management or a related field.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards, particularly in the food distribution industry.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and implement improvements.
• Experience in training and developing personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety programs.
• Experience with budget management and cost control.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance of Shipping, Inbound, Inventory, and Maintenance operations by evaluating costs, expenses, and quantity and quality of work.
• Manage Warehouse managers by developing individual goals and providing feedback.
• Plan and implement programs or methods to improve overall effectiveness and efficiency of departments.
• Coordinate and facilitate communication between the Warehousing departments and the Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, and Accounting Departments to ensure customers' needs are met at the lowest possible cost.
• Manage communication to all personnel through group and one-on-one meetings to ensure personnel remains on track to meet goals and expectations.
• Hire, train, and supervise activities of personnel according to company policies and procedures.
• Monitor legal issues and ensure compliance with outside entities such as OSHA, FDA, et al.
• Ensure compliance with regulations set forth in the Martin Bros. HACCP policies.
• Maintain a clean and attractive warehouse.
• Work various hours with the respective departments to accomplish Martin Bros. overall goals, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Ensure the Warehousing departments are meeting and exceeding customer expectations at the lowest possible cost.
• Develop and establish benchmarks for Inbound, Shipping, and Support functions.
• Develop and effectively communicate operational objectives, policies, and budgets in terms of costs and standards for yourself and management personnel in a participatory management style.
• Monitor and provide feedback to all immediate personnel to assist in their development as managers.
• Review department structures and implement changes as necessary.
• Coordinate the training and development of all department managers and monitor the results.
• Manage and review employee performance on a regular basis. Conduct meaningful and goal-oriented performance reviews.
• Develop and maintain a teamwork and customer focused environment.
• Supervise and establish methods of material handling to meet customer expectations.
• Research and implement ways to improve effectiveness of Warehouse operations.
• Recommend changes or expansion in the physical facilities or equipment used in materials handling and maintain existing assets.
• Ensure security of fleet, warehouse facility, and merchandise.
• Meet safety and insurability needs of Martin Bros.
• Develop and manage Warehouse safety program in conjunction with the Director of Safety and Compliance.
• Develop and manage HACCP and food safety programs.
• Manage all product recall situations.
• Ensure company compliance with all laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the food distribution industry.
• Maintain accuracy of physical inventories at all storage facilities.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: No Education Listed