Provides leadership and direction to implement standardization; ensuring consistent best practices are in place ultimately driving excellence in execution for customer service and costs. Ensures the successful integration of the distribution functions of order entry, order processing, warehouse management, inventory management, customer service and shuttle transportation to assigned areas in a timely and cost-effective manner. Identifies best inventory practices and implements those practices to... more details
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Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company, CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Our many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. Schwan’s is a place for people with an appetite for more. To learn about joining a team where you can belong, contribute, and thrive, visit www.schwanscompany.com
The Senior Manager Distribution in Compton CA is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the assigned distribution center(s), which could include a combination of 3rd party run and company run facilities and may span across a multi-state geographic area in support of internal product distribution, as well as inbound/outbound operations. In addition, this position is responsible for efficient and effective shuttle operations. Through building, leading, and developing a high performing team, this position will drive best-in-class warehouse execution and operational processes.
What you will get from us:
- Opportunity to work on exciting, strategic projects in partnership with key leaders and showcase your creative, communication and technical skills.
- A culture focused on ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of its employees.
- Support and mentorship from team members who are authentic, good-natured, and highly skilled.
- Competitive wages, incentive pay and a comprehensive package of benefits
Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership and direction to implement standardization; ensuring consistent best practices are in place ultimately driving excellence in execution for customer service and costs.
- Ensures the successful integration of the distribution functions of order entry, order processing, warehouse management, inventory management, customer service and shuttle transportation to assigned areas in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Identifies best inventory practices and implements those practices to include issuing, receiving, and handling as well as storing product in the consumable products industry in a frozen environment.
- Works with Deployment and the Demand teams to ensure fill rate standards are met while meeting inventory level expectations.
- Plans and directs the day-to-day relationship, performance, and operational execution of assigned location(s). Performs ad hoc analysis for using available data, resources, and tools, performs internal audits, leading process improvement and continuous improvement efforts.
- Manages the development of baselines and performance standards in support of logistics/supply chain and business units service to the customers, refining and/or reengineering the processes as business conditions and environment changes.
- Facilitates the development and implementation of loss and damage prevention initiatives partnering with relevant business partners.
- Develops and maintains operational efficiencies for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments. Develops processes for regular cycle counts and ensures cycle counts are reconciled to account for any variances.
- Holds 3rd party providers accountable for contractual obligations and service agreements including but not limited to space, third party labor, loading of trucks, management of inventory as well as damaged product and other associated waste.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Minimum of 8 years related experience; experience working in cold storage and/or distribution facilities preferred.
- Comprehensive financial acumen and P&L management.
- Strong time management and organizational skills to manage large or multi warehouse facilities.
- Strong communication (both written and verbal), analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong negotiation and influential skills.
- Proven project management skills and experience handling multiple projects and assignments. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proven ability to successfully work cross functionally and leverage organizational resources.
- Must be able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to select, hire and build highly diverse, effective teams.
- Must be an effective coach and mentor.
- Valid Driver's License required; travel required.
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.
