Apply on Employer Site

Phillips Distilling Company · 1 week ago

Director, Warehouse Operations

Princeton, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$117K/yr - $135K/yr

5+ years exp

Phillips Distilling Company is one of America's oldest family-owned spirits companies, known for producing high-quality spirits. The Director, Warehouse Operations is responsible for overseeing the company's warehouse and distribution activities, ensuring efficient operations and managing various aspects such as inventory control, logistics, and employee performance.

BrewingFood and BeverageWine And Spirits

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily operation of the warehouse to ensure it continuously functions in a productive and cost-effective manner

Develops, implements, and monitors department goals, objectives, and budgets

Maintains inventory integrity for finished goods and raw materials, and manages year-end inventories

Establishes procedures and policies to control inventory discrepancies and ensure that all products are properly marked and readily accessible

Controls costs by monitoring employee productivity, ensuring efficient utilization of all physical storage space and proper protection of stored materials

Oversees the negotiation of common carrier rates to ensure the best delivery schedules and freight rates are obtained

Manages equipment lease and maintenance program to maximize forklift and battery life

Partners with the Director of EHS to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations

Performs and oversees workforce planning activities and develops plans to address gaps, including overseeing and participating in the recruitment and selection of qualified candidates

Manages employee performance, providing coaching and feedback in line with company policies

Manages and develops a supervisory team responsible for directing all warehouse activities including the management of employee teams

Establishes and maintains processes to ensure the accuracy of filling customer orders and quality control

Collaborates with cross-functional leadership to coordinate warehouse activities and ensure alignment on company-wide initiatives

Prepares correspondence, reports, standard operating procedures and safety manuals

Reviews invoices, work orders, forecasts, and other reports to analyze productivity and peak delivery for planning purposes

Stays informed of industry trends, technological advancements and best practices, and leverages new technologies or methodologies to improve processes

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Warehouse managementInventory controlLeadership skillsERP systemsHealthSafety regulationsProject managementForklift operationData analyticsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree

5+ years of experience in a warehouse leadership position in a manufacturing environment, with a proven track record of team success

Experience managing and operating a warehouse management system

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams, foster accountability, and build positive relationships across all levels of the organization

Must have strong communication skills and approachability that encourages open communication and collaboration with team members across the company and at all levels

Must have excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills with a strategic mindset for driving operational excellence and achieving business objectives

Must have demonstrated experience in administration management, inventory control, receiving, shipping, warehouse layout of raw materials, and finished goods storage

Must have proficiency in warehouse software systems, ERP systems and data analytics tools, along with strong computer literacy in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other relevant platforms

Project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong sense of urgency

Must have knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and quality management systems

Must be able to operate a forklift and complete and pass forklift operator certification requirements