Warehouse Operations Manager

The construction offairlife'smanufacturing facility in Webster, NY is underway. Thisstate-of-the-art, 750k sq ft, greenfield plant is expected to be operational in late 2025 and will lay the foundation forfairlife'snext phase of growth as the leading dairy nutrition provider. While coupling the industry's latest technologies andfairlife'soperational excellence to build this world-class facility,fairlifeplans to hire 250 new employees and bring in approximately5 million lbs. of milk a day, with room to grow over the coming years.

job purpose:TheWarehouse Manager willbe responsible forsupportingthe leadership and management of the overall Warehouse department, systems, and strategies for thestate-of-the-art, greenfield plant currently under construction in Webster, NY. Reporting directly to the Directorof Automated Warehousing, this role will be accountable for the associated safety, quality, productivity, and financial targets across warehouse operations. They willassisttooverseethe site's supply chain system to include all storage, receiving, and loading of raw materials, finished products, bulk product loading of totes and tankers, dry ingredient receiving, and case pick. Ensure optimized storage andutilizationoftheWarehouseManagementSystemwithin the warehouse and review short/long-term needs.Accuracyin inventory and planningis a key aspect of this role. TheWarehouse Manager will alsobe responsible forsupporting the maintenance ofall warehouse facilities and equipment.

responsibilities:

• Oversee the startup and continued warehouse operations of our greenfield 24/7/365 750,000 sq.ft.three production line value-added dairy processing facility

• Responsible for all the warehouse operations and inventory control of 112,000sq. ft.racked storage and 90,000sq. ft.high-density ASRS

• Communicate and engage with the workforce at every level to build trust, continuity, and collaboration throughout the teams, consistentlydemonstratingthefairlifeculture of Believe in Better

• Manage the teams for the receiving, handling, storage, movement, and inbound materials for production and outbound finished goods

• Partner withfairlifesupply chain and NAOU to ensure inventory management and customer service expectations are achieved

• Maintain receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations byinitiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.

• Complywithfederal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements enforcing adherence to requirements,andadvisingmanagement on needed actions.

• Facilitate and control inventory levels byensuring the teamsconductbest-in-class cycle counting program

• Maintain physical condition ofthewarehouse bycontinuously improvingand implementingoptimizedlayouts,inspecting equipment, andissuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement

• Grow ahigh-performingteam of capable leaders and operators with an ownership mindset byestablishingeffective training and development programs and work standards

• Collaborate to develop and enable automated warehouse metrics that drive Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Customer Service

• Achieve financialobjectivesby managing theP&L, efficiencies, productivity, and effectiveness andanalyzing variances, andcorrective actions

• Maintain FEFOmethodology using the warehouse management system, reporting & analytics

skills/qualifications required:

• Bachelor'sdegree in industrial engineering, Supply Chian orrelated disciplinerequired

• Experience with Automated Guided Vehicle (AVG), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) & Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) *Electric 80 (E80) experience a plus

• Previousleadership experience in the warehouse,logisticsor supply chain operations field

• Demonstrateworking knowledge ofautomatedwarehouse inventory, shipping and receiving methodologies andbestpractices

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

working conditions and physical requirements:

• 12hours sitting/standing/walking.

• Ability tolift upto25lbs.

• Frequently reaching from floor level to shoulder level done during8-hourworkday.

• Exposure toammonia, acids, caustics, chlorines, paints, particles, oils and lubricants, steam, pneumatics, fumes.

• Ability toflex scheduled working hours based on operational needs and situations

food safety requirements:

• Notify supervision of any repairs oradjustments that are requiredthat may affect product quality or food safety.

• Understand,observe, andcomply withthe handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.

• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.

• Ability toinitiateaction to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.

• Identifyand record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.

• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

• In the event ofabsence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities asrequired.

position location:Webster, NY

reports to:Director of Automated Warehousing

travel requirements:5-10% annually, with increased travel during training/onboarding period

exempt/nonexempt:exempt