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Sr Warehouse Operations Manager

Coopersville, Michigan, United States

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With nearly $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

job purpose:

The Sr. 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 Coopersville, MI with a dotted line oversite to existing and future third party warehousing relationships. Reporting to the Director 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 Sr. 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 five-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 5S 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
  • Demontsrated 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.

 

position location: Coopersville, MI

reports to: Director of Warehousing

travel requirements: 5-10% annually

exempt/nonexempt: Exempt

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.

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