Senior Manager, Warehouse and Logistics - Food Manufacturing

Food Manufacturing - Senior Manager of Warehouse & LogisticsKronos Foods ("GDK") stands at the forefront as a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio, featuring gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, along with value-added bakery products, reflects our commitment to quality and authenticity. Serving over 400 foodservice distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and marking our presence in the top 40 U.S. retailers, we continue to enrich dining experiences with the flavors of the Mediterranean.We are seeking a Senior Manager of Warehouse & Logistics to be located at our Glendale Heights location reporting to our Supply Chain Director. As our Senior Manager of Warehouse & Logistics you will be responsible for planning and directing all warehouse activities including receiving, storing, inventory management, shipping; routing, logistics, and administrative tasks to ensure customer and company objectives are achieved across multiple facilities.What you will do…Provide leadership and direction to the business as it relates to overall warehouse operations and inbound/outbound logistics strategy.Lead and manage the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, picking, staging, inventory, and shipping products or materials.Coordinate activities of the warehouse with Sales, Record Control, and Purchasing departments to ensure availability of materials.Drive Customer Fill Rate through the planning, execution, and coordination of finished goods inventory to pick, stage, and fill orders for customer pickup or distribution.Establish and maintain operational procedures for verification of incoming orders, outgoing shipments, and the handling and disposition of products.Lead the effort for inventory accuracy, ensuring the accuracy of inventory, lot codes, warehouse locations, and shipping transactions.Ensure ERP system utilization and the transactional accuracy of material flow into and out of warehouse locations.Manage the Slow Moving and Obsolete Goods program to minimize inventory write-offs for finished goods, ingredients, and packaging materials.Develop, manage, record, and publish KPIs associated with warehouse accuracy, capacity, slotting, route optimization, and truck utilization.Maintain a safe and efficient warehouse, oversee equipment, and coordinate maintenance and replacement of equipment as needed.What you will bring…BA/BS degree in Warehouse/Distribution Operations or related major5+ years in a leadership capacity in a warehouse environment.Knowledge and experience with ERP / MRP systems. IFS experience a plus.Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.Experience in a food manufacturing environment (required)As members of the GDK family, we seek individuals who resonate with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Your alignment with these core values enables us to maintain our legacy of excellence and innovation. We encourage you to embrace our commitment to customer satisfaction, ownership, leadership, and competitive spirit. Together, we will continue to bring the rich flavors of the Mediterranean to the world, fostering a culture of respect, growth, and shared success.Our Vision: Continue to be the leader in Greek, Mediterranean and inspired world cuisine. We strive to have every table or menu in the world serving up our delicious flavors.Our Mission: To be top of mind with our customers as the preferred and trusted company of choice, by delivering mutual value, and acting with a sense of urgency.Our Guiding Principles:Customer Centricity: Put the customer at the heart of the businessOwnership and Empathy: Act like owners, think like customersConscious leadership: Leading with awareness, kindness, and courageCompetitive Spirit: Playing to winWhy work with us… At Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods, we understand that fulfilling our mission involves a blend of innovation and reverence for tradition—a challenge that demands exceptional dedication from our team. We hold high expectations, but we are equally committed to supporting our employees. This commitment is reflected in our pledge to provide a respectful work environment, fair compensation, and abundant opportunities for professional growth. Our community standards are built on the pillars of equal employment opportunities, respectful dialogue and actions, integrity, and accountability.What we offer…Highly competitive compensation and bonus programsMedical, Dental and Vision options for you and your familySafe-harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching and immediate vestingLife, AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability ProgramsHealth, Dependent Care, & Commuter Flexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings Account ContributionsAdditional Voluntary Benefit ProgramsPaid Vacations and HolidaysEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Target Base Salary: $125,000 - $145,000 annually, plus eligibility for a 15 % annual performance bonus.Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp