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King's Hawaiian · 6 days ago

Warehouse & Materials Manager

Oakwood, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

King's Hawaiian is a family-owned business that has been operating for over seventy years, focusing on inclusivity and the well-being of its employees. The Warehouse & Materials Manager will oversee material flow, warehousing, inventory, and logistics at the Georgia bakery, ensuring product availability and operational excellence. This strategic role involves leading a team, optimizing processes, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.

Food and BeverageFood Processing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the site’s warehousing and materials strategy to enable 24-hour production and exceptional customer service

Champion a culture of ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement aligned with the King’s Hawaiian values

Build alignment with Planning, Production, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure synchronized material availability and efficient product flow

Serve as the plant’s subject matter expert for SAP Warehouse Management (WM) and Material Management (MM) processes

Oversee all SAP material transactions, including goods receipts, production backflush, inventory transfers, and shipments

Maintain the integrity of SAP Master Data — materials, storage locations, units of measure, and BOM alignment — ensuring accuracy and compliance across the value stream

Partner with Finance and Operations to manage material variances, analyze root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions

Lead continuous improvement in system utilization, data accuracy, and inventory visibility to enable better decision-making

Own the site’s inventory control program, achieving >99% accuracy through disciplined cycle counting and reconciliation processes

Analyze inventory performance and trends to optimize working capital while maintaining material readiness

Oversee FIFO/FEFO execution, aged inventory management, and full traceability in support of food safety and regulatory compliance

Collaborate with Finance on inventory valuation, adjustments, and reporting to ensure financial accuracy

Lead all warehouse functions, including receiving, storage, staging, and shipping of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods

Oversee local shuttle operations, carrier performance, and third-party logistics (3PL) partnerships to ensure dependable and cost-effective delivery

Drive continuous improvement through layout optimization, equipment utilization, and lean material flow design

Anticipate and resolve transportation and logistics challenges while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners

Develop and manage the site’s warehouse and materials budget, including labor, equipment, and variable costs

Establish, monitor, and report performance metrics (KPIs) for service, safety, cost, and accuracy

Lead problem-solving and cost-improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce waste without compromising quality or safety

Recruit, coach, and develop a talented and diverse team of warehouse and materials professionals

Promote certification, skill development, and growth opportunities to empower each team member to reach their full potential

Foster a workplace culture that celebrates collaboration, accountability, and mutual respect

Model our values by creating a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment where everyone feels valued and connected

Ensure compliance with all OSHA, AIB, GMP, and food safety standards

Drive a proactive safety culture and enforce disciplined adherence to safety procedures and 5S practices

Partner with Quality and Food Safety teams to uphold the highest standards of sanitation, documentation, and regulatory compliance

Qualification

SAP WM/MMInventory ManagementWarehouse OperationsAdvanced ExcelContinuous ImprovementLeadershipTeam DevelopmentFinancial AcumenBilingual (English/Spanish)Communication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field

Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse, materials management, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment

Deep working knowledge of SAP WM/MM modules, master data management, and material transaction flows

Demonstrated success managing inventory accuracy, material variances, and end-to-end material flow

Strong analytical, systems, and financial acumen with advanced Excel proficiency

Proven leadership of large, multi-shift teams with a focus on people development and operational excellence

Values-driven, hands-on leader with a collaborative mindset and a passion for making things better every day

Preferred

Advanced degree

Experience in food or CPG manufacturing environment

Power BI experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA

Proficient knowledge of Continuous Improvements, Total Productive Maintenance, particularly Autonomous Maintenance

Developing knowledge of SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud

Proficient with RedZone Productivity Suite or similar software

Proficient with Excel and/or Tableau for dashboard building

Strong verbal and written communication skills – ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization

Company

King's Hawaiian

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King’s Hawaiian is a family-owned producer of the Original Hawaiian sweet bread.

Founded in 1950

Torrance, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.kingshawaiian.com/

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