Warehouse Manager

Build a Bigger, Better, Bolder Future Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Blue Line Distribution is a company where our colleagues make an impact. Blue Line Distribution, the in-house distributor for Little Caesars Pizza, has been family owned and operated for over 50 years; and is dedicated to leading customized and innovative food service logistics with safety as a top priority. We are now hiring for a Warehouse Manager in Bethlehem, PA. Your Mission: In this role, you will lead the warehouse department in strategic and day-to-day activities, from managing and overseeing warehouse operations to creating and managing warehouse goals identified in the strategic plan. Responsible for productivity goals and standards, OSHA compliance and safety, while providing industry-leading quality service. Drive efficiencies and cost reductions within the department through timely implementation of policies and procedures and effective management of the warehouse staff. Develop, communicate and implement local warehouse department policies and state, national and OSHA regulations. Staff responsibilities include managing the warehouse supervisors and indirectly warehouse colleagues. This position operates with discretion and authority. How You’ll Make an Impact: Directs supervisors in managing the warehouse and assure the most efficient receiving and loading schedule that satisfies customer delivery needs while ensuring the lowest total distribution cost per case. Develop and implement policies and procedures that increase efficiencies of the department that meet or exceed customer expectations, resulting in high customer service ratings. Interview, select, and train warehouse supervisors. Support and encourage an open-door policy to ensure open lines of communication with colleagues and respond to colleague issues or questions in a timely manner. Uncover, prioritize and eliminate issues at an operational and tactical level. Ensure colleagues follow all Blue Line policies and procedures in order to meet safety goals and guarantee that delivery schedules are consistently met. Coach and develop warehouse supervisors, including conducting performance management reviews and progressive disciplinary steps as necessary. Ensures warehouse equipment and Security Systems are properly maintained and functioning according to OSHA standards. Who You Are: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related degree with minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience within the warehouse distribution industry, or equivalent of 8 years supervisory experience in the warehouse distribution industry. Possesses a strong understanding of FDA and OSHA compliance requirements, company policies and all national and state regulations and the ability to enforce them. Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships and communicate with executive leadership, staff, customers and vendors. Prior experience forecasting and managing operating budgets as well as communicating variance. Previous experience with developing and adhering to department metrics. Evidence of ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple concurrent priorities. Where You’ll Work: Distribution Center Environment This position requires the ability to work after normal business hours, evenings and weekends as necessary. Exposure to warehouse conditions. All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Blue Line Distribution. Blue Line Distribution is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested. This company participates in E-Verify. PRIVACY POLICY At Little Caesars® Pizza and Blue Line Foodservice Distribution ®, you’re part of a dynamic team in the pizza business. Known for innovation and home of the exclusive Pizza Portal® pickup, Little Caesars is an international brand with a household name - a global company with family-owned restaurants in your neighborhood. Blue Line® sources and delivers ingredients to neighborhoods throughout the U.S. so we can make our famous Hot-N-Ready® pizzas, Crazy Bread®, Caesar Wings®, and more, fulfilling our customer promise. Little Caesars Fundraising proudly helps raise millions of dollars for thousands of schools, churches, sports teams, and other nonprofit organizations. Backed by the global pizza brand, customers of Little Caesars Fundraising enjoy products they can make at home or pick up in stores. Our colleagues are the heart and soul of the business - whether you work in the stores, one of our warehouses, the corporate office, or your home office, Little Caesars, Blue Line and Little Caesars Fundraising colleagues work together to make a big impact in communities around the world. Full time colleagues qualify for a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and paid time off, legal and counseling services, flexible spending accounts, disability and adoption benefits, and more. Colleagues also enjoy the perks of being associated with professional sports teams and have access to events at Little Caesars Arena and Comerica Park in our hometown of Detroit, Michigan. #J-18808-Ljbffr Blue Line Foodservice Distribution Inc.