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Q & B FOODS INC General Manager, Warehouse and Distribution in Clarksville, Tennessee
Provide leadership, management, and oversight for the overall operational efficiency of the warehouse to meet key performance indicators. Responsible for supply chain management functions as it relates to warehousing and distribution working closely with procurement, customer service, and production/merchandise planning and leads all warehouse operations to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction. Manages and directs all distribution functions at the Distribution Center (DC) to include budgetary management, labor scheduling, day to day operations, order management and proper handling / rotation of inventories.
Essential Functions and Duties: - Manages and directs all distribution / warehouse activities along with the day-to-day operations of the Distribution Center to meet the needs of the business. - Develops and implement policies and procedures to enhance the efficiency at the warehouse and distribution centers. - Manages DC personnel including scheduling labor to maximize productivities and manages to volume fluctuations. - Responsible for ensuring accurate stock levels and inventory at the distribution centers. Coordinates with production schedulers to minimize stock outages and stock transfers. Manages proper rotation to minimize out of code date inventory. - Works with the distribution centers to control cost and manage warehouse space. - Directs all loading, unloading and storage of products within the distribution center and warehouses to ensure activities are completed in the least-cost method. - Provides sales and production scheduling with pertinent information related to inventory at the distribution center and warehouses. - Adheres to all government / occupational safety and food safety requirements and guidelines; ensures site compliance with and exceeds independent food safety audits conducted by third party industry recognized Food Safety Auditors; complies with requirements to maintain facility as a USDA inspected site. - Meets or exceeds all quality control standards as defined by QA; adheres to QA food quality guidelines. - Maintains working environment that provides for safety, health and welfare of warehouse / DC personnel, visitors. - Accountable for ensuring the proper pest control of the facility inclusive of outside contractors. - Identifies and implements opportunities to improve current methods utilized in the Distribution Center and implements tools available to improve processes. - Implements KPIs and manages productivity standards and operational procedures to meet business needs and KPIs. - Develops, manages, and meets budgetary requirements and expenses for facility as directed. - Perform all other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides leadership and guidance to Warehouse Managers and employees in the Warehouse and Distribution Center. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.