Job Description

Warehouse Manager

The Irca Group is an International Leader in high quality finished and semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and ice cream markets. With a solid history of over 100 years in the industry, the Group has its headquarters in Italy (Gallarate) and a strong global footprint with 23 production sites and over 2000 employees in Europe, the United States and Vietnam.

Our core product categories include chocolate, compounds, chocolate decorations, sprinkles, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, nuts and candied fruit. The most recent acquisition of Kerry Sweet complements our existing categories with the addition of sweet particulates, chocolate confections, inclusions, variegates and frozen fruit purees.

Through its 8 key brands (IRCA, Dobla, in2food, Via Degli Orsini, JoyGelato, RaviFruit, Cesarin and Anastasi) the IRCA Group offers an unparalleled "one-stop shop" approach for delivering quality solutions to all ingredients needs, through a broad range of innovative products. We offer every day and seasonal solutions to 3 macro channels: Gourmet, Food Manufacturing and Consumer Product (Retail). "Extraordinary made simple"

Job Purpose

The Warehouse Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the 2 onsite warehouses. Responsibilities include material flow to internal customers, inbound shipping of raw materials, outbound shipping and shuttles, scheduling and organizing orders. Must effectively communicate with both Plant Supply Chain, Corporate Supply Chain, customers and carriers.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the efficient operations and inventory of the plant warehouses and assists with co-manufacturing processes.
• Responsible for organizing the warehouse and the workflow.
• Maintaining inventory based on FEFO and assist in preventing customer service issues.
• Manages Infor M3 warehouse transactions for both internal and external customers.
• Responsible for delivery of KPI's for warehouse and cost control.
• Assist in timely processing of orders, accuracy of pick-ups, quantity of pick-ups per employee and providing resources for cycle counts.
• Coordinate transportation carriers and ensuring all scheduled shipping and receiving appointments are timely and in support of production and customer requirements.
• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for forklift use and general warehousing and ensure these regulations are in place and enforced.
• Good understanding of Hazardous shipping, allergen control, and GMP guidelines.
• Manage all fleet repairs and warehouse repairs to ensure we are within working order.
• Lead and direct the team members to be compliant with all safety, food safety, and company guidelines.
• Collaborate with other departments on customer complaints, production issues, cost, etc.
• Ensuring warehouse operations are appropriately staffed and employees are properly trained and certified to execute their duties.
• Create a positive work environment that promotes accountability and embodies teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree. Candidates should have previous work experience within a food manufacturing and distribution environment.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing warehouse and distribution leadership role.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change. Proven experience in various management/leadership positions. Demonstrated ability to be a champion for change.

Why Join Us: Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program

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