Warehouse Manager

Type of Position: Full-time, exempt employee About Itaberco - We Make Ingredients for a Sweet Life! At Itaberco, we're not just about providing flavors and mixes; we're about crafting experiences that elevate the art of dessert and beverage making. Our mission is to create meaningful relationships in the specialty foodservice industry by providing quality, shelf-stable flavors and mixes for desserts and beverages. Itaberco is a solution-driven company that manufactures artisan flavors and mixes for the foodservice industry. The ideal candidate will embody our core values: relationship-driven, quality-first, passionate about food, positive, and creative. Job Summary As a Warehouse Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring optimal performance of the day-to-day warehouse functions, including shipping and receiving, picking, inventory management, inventory control, warehouse upkeep, food safety documentation, and data entry, to deliver our products to our customers in a way that reflects our commitment to quality and safety. The ideal candidate is a highly organized and motivated individual with proven skills in warehouse management and optimization. This candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of warehouse management experience with an SQF-qualified food manufacturer. They are process-oriented, with a proven track record of driving improvements and achieving KPI goals. Key Responsibilities 1. Leadership, Management, and Accountability Provide day-to-day supervision and direction for warehouse staff. Foster a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Ensure warehouse safety through training, documentation, and implementation of GMPs and company SOPs. Stay up to date with industry safety standards. Set clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable. Develop and implement processes that support department and company goals. Maintain alignment with FDA, FSMA, USDA Organic, SQF, Food Defense, and Food Fraud requirements as they pertain to the position. Assist in monthly internal food safety audits. Conduct quarterly employee reviews of all direct reports, as needed. 2. Receiving Oversee and assist with all inbound shipments to ensure accurate receiving, inspection, and documentation. Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to resolve discrepancies. Ensure all inventory is properly labeled and stored upon receipt. 3. Shipping Oversee and assist with all outbound shipments, ensuring accurate order picking, packing, and documentation. Schedule and coordinate pickups with carriers to meet customer deadlines. Monitor shipping accuracy and resolve any issues promptly. 4. Inventory Management Maintain accurate inventory records using our inventory management system. Conduct regular cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies. Serve as the subject matter expert for inventory management system use within the warehouse. Train staff in inventory management procedures and promote best practices. Optimize freight strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries. Work with logistics providers to schedule, track, and manage outbound freight. Monitor freight costs and performance metrics, recommending improvements as needed. Requirements/Qualifications Minimum High school diploma Forklift training and certification with a minimum of 5 years of experience. Knowledge of inventory systems, including cycle counting, order picking, and inventory control. Knowledge of FSMA and FDA regulations is a plus. Ability to perform mathematical calculations with precision and consistency. Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to speak and communicate in Spanish is a plus. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as function effectively and comfortably as a multidisciplinary team member, where team results are considered more important than individual contributions. Experience with third-party food audits is a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft applications, mainly Excel, Word, and Outlook. Understanding of cleaning and sanitation concepts. Ability to hire, train, manage, and coach staff members. Ability to lift 50-60 lbs. multiple times throughout the day. Ability to stand for the entire work shift. #J-18808-Ljbffr