What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Operations Manager position at GloryBee Foods?
GloryBee, a Eugene based, family-owned natural food and product manufacturing and distribution company founded in 1975. We are a dynamic team of individuals focused on providing our customers with quality products and superior customer service. Our firm foundation includes a strategic outlook focused on long-term vitality. We are seeking an innovative, people-focused individual who is ready to work hard and have fun in our local owned family business. We are tobacco and drug free Campus at GloryBee.
The Warehouse Operations Manager partners with the Vice President Supply Chain to ensure strategic and tactical initiatives within transportation and warehouse are carried out while process improvements, innovation, and operational efficiencies are identified and achieved. In addition, the Manager will provide backup support to its direct reports while providing ongoing mentorship and development in a motivational and impactful manner. Manages Implementation of Strategic Initiatives and Daily Operations
- Partners with Vice President Supply Chain to manage strategic and tactical alignment with the Executive Leadership Team; collaborates with Vice President Supply Chain in delivering KPI's in support of strategic initiatives
- Implements process improvements to improve throughput and quality
- Oversees daily activities of direct reports; monitors employee morale, regularly engages with employees, and assesses the ability of departmental leaders to foster high employee job satisfaction
- Provides focus, feedback and support to the direct reports in their effort to train, motivate, develop, mentor and discipline departmental team members; works on succession plans to assure business continuity
- Fosters a strong culture of safety and quality throughout departments by partnering with the Risk and Organizational Compliance Manager and Quality Assurance to create and implement trainings, safe practices, and hazard awareness at all levels
- Monitors and partners with Vice President Supply Chain on departmental budgets and works with direct reports to ensure expenditures are within company guidelines
- Ensures the continuous monitoring, remediation, and improved conditions of the Distribution facilities, as well as general company grounds and working environments
- Inventory management at all locations; Eugene and remote third-party warehouses. Some travel required.
Leads and Develops the Team
- Provides direct leadership, coaching/mentoring, and development of the Distribution Team; builds and sustains retention and engagement through monitoring performance and providing regular, timely feedback
- Supports departmental goals and executes improvement initiatives to achieve goals aligned with current business objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Establishes expectations to create accountability using a Strength Based approach