Warehouse Department Manager

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

OVERVIEW

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for all operations of the Warehouse & Shipping department. This person manages approximately 80 employees, salaried and hourly personnel, within a union setting. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a fast-paced, challenging environment in which achievement in driving change in culture, procedures, and measurable performance was attained.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall responsibility for product shipping by truck
• Optimization of facility layout and inventory management
• Performance monitoring and reporting
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Departmental budgeting
• Ensure Warehousing and Shipping areas are audit ready at all times
• Manage bulk loading with multiple liquid and dry trucks per day
• Liquid Silo tank management
• Manage railcar loading and associated reliability and capital projects
• Downstream Packaging Equipment Reliability and Maintenance
• This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Minimum 7 years of Distribution and Logistics experience in a high volume operation of which at least 4 years must be in management
• Familiarity with Key Performance Indicators in Logistics / Distribution / Customer Service
• Experience with creating & maintaining various management reports & budgets
• Experience in Warehouse/Distribution Center lay-outs
• Accomplished results in Warehouse/Distribution Center performance improvement
• Supervision experience in a union environment
• Consumer Product Goods/ Retail Distribution industry experience is a plus
• Demonstrated Experience with SAP preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or related area of study

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Manages staff comprised of 4 supervisors and 70+ hourly employees
• Ensures Labor Contract is followed by all employees, and reports any potential violation
• Review performance for salaried employees and identify training needs
• Review and issue disciplinary measures according to the Labor Contract and Company Policy

The pay range for this position is below. The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience.


Range: $130,000 to $241,000

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.