Warehouse Operations Manager

Under the direction of the Director of Supply Chain Management, the Warehouse Operations Manager leads the operations of the warehouse ensuring efficiency in receiving, handling, storing, organization and distribution of warehouse products. The Warehouse Operations Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of the Warehouse staff.

• Oversees all aspects of warehouse supply management.
• Manages the receiving, stocking, storage, and internal distribution of all items in the Warehouse.
• Ensures proper inventory levels are maintained and ensures equipment is in good condition to maintain operational efficiencies.
• Hires, trains, develops, empowers, coaches, counsels, conducts performance and salary reviews, resolves problems, provides open communication vehicles, disciplines, and recommends terminations as appropriate.
• Responsible for receiving and record keeping of all goods which includes oversight of the Inventory Control Clerks.
• Responsible for training warehouse staff in food safety (HACCP) of incoming and outgoing food product as well as warehouse safety.
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts, inspecting equipment, issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Develops and enforces inventory management procedures including record keeping, work instructions, quality procedures and other standard operational practices.
• Utilizes and enforces compliance of the inventory management and food and beverage operations system to ensure the accurate tracking of purchases and physical inventory.
• Provides routine and ad hoc financial reports and analysis related to purchasing, inventory management, and storage.
• Ensures operations and staff are compliant with all company, state, federal regulations with regards to safety and health standards.
• Assists Director of Supply Chain Management with inventory and consumption analysis to solve inventory problems as needed.
• Communicates with appropriate management regarding performance and other personnel issues.
• Operates pallet jack and forklift when needed.
• Builds a work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, collaboration, performance feedback/management, and Team Member satisfaction while role modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture of One.Team.Chumash.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.
• Five years’ experience in warehousing or inventory control preferably in the food industry.
• Five years’ experience in warehouse management.
• Knowledgeable in food handling procedures – HACCP.
• Experience with inventory management software applications.
• Proficient in leadership and management skills and techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable law, regulations, rules, procedures, and administration is required.
• Proficient in computers, including Microsoft Office products and database (Excel) applications, e-mail and Internet.
• Must have valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.
• Must apply for, receive, and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Agency.
• Native American hiring preference applies.
• Organizational Awareness: Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities; perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.
• Quality Orientation: Setting high standards regarding his/her work and working environment and acting accordingly; developing quality standards, continuously evaluating performance, products, and procedures; actively seeking ways to improve quality.
• Attention to Detail: Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.
• Planning and Organizing: Setting priorities and defining actions, time, and resources needed to achieve predefined goals.
• Accountability: Accepting responsibility that results in anticipation/prevention of problem areas from actions, and problem solving inside and outside the department/organization.
• People Development: Having the ability to assess skill strengths and weaknesses of individuals and teams in order to determine what actions are appropriate to build and/or improve the needed skills.
• Integrity: Upholding generally accepted social and ethical standards in job-related activities and behaviors.
• Written Communication: Expressing ideas and opinions clearly in properly structured, well organized, and grammatically correct reports or documents; utilizing language and terminology that is understandable for the reader.
• Oral Communication: Shaping and expressing ideas and information in an effective manner.