Warehouse Manager

About TruRoots

TruRoots is a private equity-backed CPG food and beverage company with thriving, category-leading brands that Consumers love. We are focused on accelerating growth through expanding our Brand portfolios, which include RW Knudsen Family juices, Santa Cruz Organic beverages and apple sauces, TruRoots grains, and private label customers.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage 11 team members, provides 1:1 performance expectation setting, regular performance feedback, and consistency in application of the performance discipline process
• Attends all scheduled Plant Leadership Team meetings, Daily Direction Setting meetings, etc., and reports out on all functional KPIs
• Manage finished goods inventories on site and at satellite warehouse locations.
• Point of contact for NetSuite warehouse management system
• Manage finished goods cycle count process. Ensures inventory accuracy, follows-up on any inconsistencies
• Ensures compliance with first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory process
• Order/maintain warehouse supplies and consumables; strategically order dunnage, shrink wrap, pallet tags, corner boards, slip sheets, etc.
• Manage company vehicle program; ensures on-time registration, maintenance, fueling, etc. of yard and OTR trucks.  Ensures compliance with DOT regulations
• Maintains CDL Driver files, schedules medical exams and certifications, enrolls and maintains current standing in random urinalysis testing cohort
• Ensures 100% completion of all Safety and Quality trainings and employee engagement in the BOS program
• Leads daily/weekly team meetings.  Cascades critical information to team members, performs risk assessments based on shift indicator, ensures 100% compliance with Safety and Quality systems
• Maintain relationships w/third party vendors.  All Good Pallets, B2B Industrial, Allied Packaging, Waste Management,
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to achieve goals of employee safety, product quality, and cost savings

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education

• A Bachelors Degree is preferred

Experience

• At least five years of experience in warehousing, with preference to 20 or more years; food manufacturing experience preferred 
• Experience with NetSuite Warehouse Management Systems highly preferred
• Understanding of FDA requirements for consumer packaged goods producers and how they relate to the function of the finished goods warehouse

Other

• Strong organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize actions to help meet plant objectives and long-term vision
• Ability to inclusively teach, lead and develop others
• Willing to work flexible hours (weekends, off shifts) as needed
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Self-motivated and can work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to meet all safety expectations including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safe practices
• Ability to lift objects up to 40 lbs. occasionally

TruRoots is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

In compliance with federal and state employment laws, TruRoots prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants based on these protective characteristics. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer compensation, benefits, training, and termination.

We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. Our commitment to diversity extends beyond compliance with the law. It is integral to our culture and central to our success as an organization.