Distribution Center Manager

Together, We Own it! Start your employee owner journey with Shorr Packaging.The Manager of Distribution and Co-packing will utilize warehousing, delivery, and co packing expertise in a distribution center operation. Lead, develop and motivate a talented team. Leverage extensive technical experience and skills to guide the team in managing all challenges in warehousing and copacking processes, as well as providing strategic plans to manage production efficiently.The person will use their advanced leadership abilities to motivate and energize teams. By collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, you will balance team demands and drive exceptional team performance with high performance for the businesses you support.ResponsibilitiesDirect management of the warehouse and copacking operations.Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.Responsible for site metrics associated with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Improvement Plans, Efficiency Programs, and Profit and Loss (P&L) indices subsequent data analysis to develop reports for interpretation and communication for the customer, and site personnel.Meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.Drives profitability through labor productivity and line efficiencies.Responsible for overseeing team responsible for maintenance of copacking linesResponsible for meeting all quality expectations, both internally and externallyManage production scheduling to meet customer demands and equipment capacitiesManage system of daily labor tracking plan vs actual for actual production runsProvide leadership and direction for production plan to align with equipment and overall resource planningMaintain a Safe Quality Food (SQF) compliant facility (secondary food packaging).Achieves operational objectives by contributing packaging operations information and recommendations to strategic plansReviews and prepares any action plans while ensuring productivity, quality and customer service standards are metBuilds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly and salaried personnelSolve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goalsDelivers effective change leadership while driving business changes and minimizing people impactCommunicates and collaborates cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issuesControls inventory levels by overseeing physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.Oversees processes for receiving product, equipment utilization, inventory management, gate processes (check in/out), and shipping.Administer policies and proceduresRequirementsBachelor’s degree in Business, Package Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience7+ years’ experience in distribution or manufacturing operations or a related field requiredMinimum 3 years’ experience in warehouse supervisory / management position requiredStrong knowledge of copacking and warehouse Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Previous working experience within Quality Systems such as AIB, BRC, or SQF preferredExperience with warehouse management software and databasesStrong knowledge of inventory management systemsProficient in Microsoft Suite applicationsAbility to drive results and develop team while creating strong relationships with clients and internal associatesExcellent communication and presentations skills; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and associatesIdentify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; possess solid judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skillsStrong analytical skills to identify opportunities and efficiencies in the distribution operations environmentThis role requires lifting up to 40 lbs. occasionallyThis role may require off-shift and weekend workShorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.Shorr BenefitsEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It!Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and other insurance coveragesGenerous PTO with vacation, sick and floating holidays.401K plan plus matchingTeam based Employee Owner company cultureShorr Packaging Corp is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status.