Warehouse Dept Manager & CI Lead-NRO

ASR Group is the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company's brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's and Sidul.

OVERVIEW

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for all operations of the Warehouse & Shipping department. This person manages approximately 20 hourly personnel, within a non-union setting. This position has the responsibility of establishing and maintaining a safe, capable, continuously improving, high-quality warehouse with a focus on improving service reliability at the lowest sustainable cost. This leader is also responsible for overall site CI coordination. As the CI leader, this manager must drive both strategic and tactical activities that lead to tangible business benefits. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, tenacious, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as drive results the right way in a team environment.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall responsibility for product receiving storage and outbound shipping
• Optimization of warehouse / facility layout
• Create and drive processes that ensure Inventory Accuracy and overall inventory control
• Warehouse performance management, monitoring and reporting- own warehouse metrics
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Creating annual department budgets and budget compliance
• Ensure Warehousing and Shipping areas are audit-ready at all times
• Train, coach and engage employees; appraise performance; provide recognition and accountability; address complaints and resolve problems. Create development/training plans to continue to drive operator performance (KPIs)
• Champions and coaches site team in Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies and tools
• Delivers measurable business benefit through executing, tracking and reporting CI initiatives
• Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials, to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate action

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Minimum 5 years of Warehouse experience in a high-volume operation, of which at least 2-3 years must be in a managementrole
• Familiarity with identifying and driving Key Performance Indicators in Logistics / Distribution / Customer Service / Warehouse
• Experience with creating & maintaining various management reports & budgets
• Experience in Warehouse/Distribution Center layouts
• Accomplished results in Warehouse/Distribution Center performance improvement
• Consumer Product Goods/ Retail Distribution industry experience is a plus
• Experience implementing Continuous Improvement tools to improve performance
• Lean Six Simga or Lean Leader/Facilitator Certification preferred
• Demonstrated Experience with SAP and Kronos preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or related areas of study

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Manages staff comprised of 15 hourly employees in roles such as Shipping/Receiving Clerks & Bulk Unloaders

• Ensures Labor Contract is followed by all employees, and reports any potential violation

• Reviews performance for hourly employees and identify training needs
• Reviews and issues disciplinary measures according to the Company Policy

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to make decisions, solve problems, prioritize assignments, and direct the workforce in a constantly changing environment
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills with the ability to drive change
• Results-oriented with a focus on customer service
• Skilled in Inventory Control, Facility Management, Warehouse Material Handling, Receiving/Shipping procedures and controls
• Must have a working knowledge of warehousing software, ideally SAP and EWM
• MS Office (Excel / Word / Email) proficiency required
• Regular and predictable attendance

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Buffalo, New York

SALARY PAY RANGE: $85,500 - 158,500 plus bonus

• The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience.

• Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday and sick time.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.