What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Operations Manager position at Pactiv Evergreen?
Overview
The Warehouse Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of warehouse activities, including process optimization, safety, workforce management, and financial oversight. This role focuses on maintaining operational excellence at a local level while aligning with corporate objectives. The Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to achieve customer demands, improve KPIs, and foster a safe and efficient work environment.
Responsibilities
Leadership
- Drive strategic initiatives aligned with site-specific goals and corporate objectives.
- Cultivate a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Lead initiatives to integrate digital transformation, including adopting warehouse management systems.
Operational Excellence
- Optimize workflows to ensure timely order fulfillment and shipment accuracy.
- Oversee inventory management and implement process improvements to reduce costs.
- Track and improve key safety, productivity, and quality performance metrics.
Financial Oversight
- Manage site P&L within the set budget; forecast monthly costs accurately.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining operational standards.
Workforce Management
- Oversee the scheduling, training, and performance of warehouse staff.
- Foster an inclusive environment that prioritizes employee development.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Act as the main point of contact for the Regional Logistics Director, corporate teams, and customers.
- Ensure alignment between site operations and larger organizational strategies.
Change Management
- Lead change management initiatives, including communication and training to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and technology.
- Drive cultural shift to embrace innovation and cross functional collaboration.
Risk & Compliance
- Maintain compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
- Proactively address risks and implement preventative measures.
Qualifications
Key Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Operations, or a related field (preferred).
- 3 years of warehouse or distribution management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead small teams effectively and optimize operational performance.
- Strong understanding of warehouse processes, safety, and compliance.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in warehouse management systems and data-driven decision-making.
Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.
Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.
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