Warehouse Manager

As a longstanding pillar of quality and taste since our inception in 1892, Klosterman has continuously delivered fresh, delicious bread and baked goods to communities across the Midwest. Our commitment to excellence, combined with a passion for crafting products that delight our customers, has fueled our growth and success over the years. At Klosterman, we embrace our company mission: "Bake it safe, make it better, serve it proudly together."

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our legacy of baking excellence. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic company with a rich history and a bright future, we invite you to explore our available opportunities and become a part of the Klosterman family, where tradition meets innovation in the world of baked goods.

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Roles & Responsibilities Of The Warehouse Manager:  

• Lead all aspects of the Facility’s Warehouse Department including shipping, receiving, and transportation sectors, including team members within the department.  
• Serve as the primary contact for Purchasing  
• Drive performance-based culture that embraces improvements in technology and processes within the department.  
• Embody the core values of The Klosterman Way: Bake it Safe, Make it Better, and Serve it proudly together.  
• Understanding the managerial role in driving internal and external locus of control  
• Must be engaged in and monitor all material requisitioning processes.  
• Take ownership of the accuracy and integrity of inventory counts within the bakery facility. 
• Confirm accurate product reconciliation, materials, and tray counts throughout the facility.   
• Support Just-In-Time (JIT) programs  
• Ensure proper material flow utilizing FIFO methodology. 
• Must have previous experience that validates being a subject matter expert on enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. 
• Oversee the scheduling and delivery of products to customers  
• Oversee the timely process of paperwork to the finance team 
• Ability to maintain and organize paperwork for auditing purposes  
• Must ensure Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) as well as Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance for all inbound and outbound facility operations.  
• Set and maintain clean, clear, and organized spaces throughout the warehousing areas  
• Build and develop a high-performing team in all sectors including shipping, receiving, and transport  

Metrics Measured for this Role: 

• On Time delivery and customer fulfillment of orders from the bakery facility  
• On Time delivery of materials to the bakery facility from vendors  
• Vendor Scorecard with HQ Procurement Team 
• Accuracy of inventory within the bakery facility  

• SQF Audit Score for bakery facility 

Core Competencies for this Role:  

• Will serve as Powered Industrial truck (PIT) Trainer for bakery facility  
• Will have a strong understanding of Lean Methodology  
• Will have an exceptional understanding of FSQA requirements for the facility  
• Will exhibit computational acumen, including but not limited to proficiency in the below:  

• Microsoft Office Suite 
• Warehouse Management System 

• Will set clear expectations for sectors of the Warehouse Department including shipping, receiving, and transportation.  
• Will embody sound critical thinking and problem solving skills  

Requirements

 Preferred Certifications & Education for This Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain and operations management, or related business field. 
• At least three (3) years’ experience in Warehouse Management or Logistics Management  
• Six Sigma Green belt and or Black Belt certification  
• FSQA Certifications (i.e. HACCP, PCQI)  

Benefits

Company Benefits:

• Medical and Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (Company Paid!)
• Upbeat and positive work environment
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Time Off