Warehouse Manager- Hager
Denmark, WI, US, 54208
We are a leading manufacturer of premium, ready-to-eat link sausages and hot dogs. The company was founded in 2004 by four brothers, Chris, Joe, Mark, and Pete Salm. They partnered their individual talents together to create our organization, using the “partnership” concept as the cornerstone for our success. Since then, we have expanded and have two production plants with over 1,000 partners in Denmark, WI. In 2023, Johnsonville purchased Salm Partners to help grow not only its own ready-to-eat sausage business, but the ready-to-eat sausage category as a whole. The combination of the country’s most trusted retail sausage brand (Johnsonville) with the industry leading manufacturer (Salm Partners) has created a world class organization. We are committed to growth as a company and to our partners! Apply today and discover your opportunity to grow with us.
Position Overview
Manage supervision responsible for shipping, receiving of raw materials, finished goods inventory, internal warehousing, and all activities associated with coordination of the delivery to end customers. Must ensure the assigned team is meeting customer expectations while maintaining compliance with all safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP, and USDA requirements for product tracking and traceability.
Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Plan and monitor inbound and outgoing deliveries.
- Supervise Logistics Coordinator and Warehouse Supervision.
- Organize warehouse, label goods, plot routes, and process shipments.
- Respond to any issues or complaints.
- Work with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
- Update and evaluate metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements.
- Ensure all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and SPO are strictly followed.
- Communicate with Customers and Suppliers to verify order or shipment requirements.
- Communicates shipment schedule changes as necessary to ensure customers are informed.
- Team maintains Finished Goods, Shipping, and Tracking & Traceability systems; enters order data into the inventory system, and manages all transactions including input and issuance from inventory, reporting, etc.
- Utilizes system data to track recalled product as necessary.
- Assists with the physical inventory process.
- Monitors and updates Standard Work procedures for the Expeditor, Receiving Clerk, and Logistics Coordinator to ensure continuous improvement, and develop Standard Work procedures for new vendors.
- Promotes a positive and supportive work environment.
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as required.
- Comply with all established safety policies and procedures; promote and maintain safety awareness and identify and resolve potential safety issues.
- Support the Lean Manufacturing initiatives of the company.
- Lead the team in accordance with Salm Partners values and vision to ensure success.
- Ensures departmental compliance with SQF requirements.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
This position directly manages the Logistics Coordinators and Warehouse Supervision with indirect reports across a 3 shift operation. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining; addressing complaints and resolving work issues.
Education
A minimum of an Associate’s degree in Materials Management, Supply Chain or related field is preferred.
Experience
A minimum of 5 years logistics experience is required, preferably in a USDA- regulated food manufacturing environment. Previous supervisory or leadership experience is also required. Must have previous forklift operation experience and be able to secure a forklift license issued by the company.
Skills
Communication Skills
Must possess excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Must have professional telephone etiquette. Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, Standard Work instructions, operating instructions, bills of material, bills of lading, production schedule, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to interface effectively with outside vendors and customers, and must be able to train users with inventory system modules.
Computer Skills
Must have strong computer proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet. Previous experience with an integrated manufacturing software MRP or ERP system is required. Previous experience with bar coding systems is also strongly preferred.
Mathematical Skills
Must have strong basic math skills.
Other Requirements
Reasoning Ability
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form. Must possess strong trouble shooting skills and exhibit strong judgment and decision-making skills.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the partner is frequently required to sit for extended periods; walk; sit and talk or hear. The partner is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms, with repetitive motions of hands, arms and shoulders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Warehouse/Logistics Manager will work on the dock, in the cooler, and in an office environment, and will frequently be required to be present in the production areas of the company. There is a wide variation of temperatures, ranging from 35° F to 100° F in the various work areas. The noise level in the production work environment is usually loud. Partners assigned to this department are required to wear frock, hair nets, slip-resistant composite toed footwear, and hearing protection at all times in production areas, including the coolers and warehouse.
Benefits and Compensation
Full-time Partners at Salm have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support their well-being and future. This includes a 401(k) with a company match, health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as an optional Health Savings Account (HSA). Salm also provides company-paid short-term disability and life insurance policies. Full-time Partners enjoy paid time off (PTO) and the opportunity to grow within a values-driven and team-focused environment. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and position.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Salm Partners is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.
We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.
Nearest Major Market: Green Bay