Corporate Manager of Warehouse Operations

CORPORATE MANAGER OF WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Corporate Manager of Warehousing determines and implements warehouse process and cost reduction improvements at company & 3rd party operated distribution centers, and at Hormel plant warehouses, and will be the company functional expert on the Hormel Warehouse Management System.

The person in this position:

• Manages a team responsible for oversight of all warehouse operations to include Plant Warehouses, Distribution Centers and 3PL Partner Warehouses.
• Strategically positions Hormel to be an industry leader in warehouse operations and understands current and future trends and technologies as it relates to warehousing in the CPG space.
• Set processes and initiatives promoting safety first, quality and cost containment within the warehouse space.
• Works cross functionally with all areas of Operations, QC, R&D, Supply Chain and Sales to drive efficiencies within warehouse operations with a focus on achieving optimal service and cost metrics.
• Manages team responsible for training and implementation of WMS and upgrades in our facilities, both current and any facilities onboarded through acquisitions.
• Responsible to build and analyze data to define and recommend enterprise-wide solutions.
• Establishes key KPI's to ensure we are operating as a 'best in class organization.
• Identifies and suggests changes to warehouse layouts or operations to improve efficiency.
• Identifies and executes uniform material handling equipment uses, warehouse work process, and warehouse procedural standards among similar sites using the Hormel WMS.
• Position does require 25% travel and some after hours and weekend work.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• 10 years of experience of managing/leading a multi-site operation in a complex environment.
• Prior experience with talent development.
• Prior experience with TMS and WMS technologies.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience with Microsoft suit of products.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree.

Location: Remote arrangement available.

BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation.

For immediate consideration, send apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

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