Warehouse & Distribution Manager

We’re Not Just in the Packaging Business-We’re in the “Wow” Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Overview:

Warehouse Manager is a key leader within the plant, responsible for all warehouse functions, including the planning, storage, control and distribution, of materials and products to meet Pregis objectives and customer requirements in a sage and timely manner. He or she is responsible for direction of administration of Plant Inventory Control, Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing functions.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Leadership

• Set the tone for department culture, with emphasis on Safety, Quality, Profitability and people development. Model the right behavior though actions.
• Lead and mentor Shipping, Warehousing, Purchasing, and Scheduling team to high performance and professional growth.

• Ensure 5S program is implemented and maintained within warehouse and shipping areas
• Participate in MDI meetings and ensure timely and accurate communication of information relevant to department
• Review production planning and scheduling programs to meet sales forecasts and balance level of manpower and equipment/machine requirements while minimizing excess overhead costs.
• Ensure all material and inventory tasks are completed in a timely and safe manner.
• Train and develop team leveraging Pregis best practices.

Safety

• Keep Safety in the forefront of the team’s thinking and approach to work.

• Ensure SCF/SafeStart/Standup for Safety programs are in place and used to achieve safety goals

Quality

• Manage investigations and resolve problems from material shortages, damage, or overages
• Review logistical CCI’s and determine root causes. Ensure root causes are addressed.

Customer Focus

• Ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained to achieve on-time deliveries and meet customer requirements while minimizing carrying and transportation costs.

Financial Management

• Understand Plant P&L and main drivers to financial performance. Work with finance, sales, customer service and operations teams to develop and drive programs that improve results.
• Provide support for cycle count program and manage physical inventory events.
• Manage and resolve slow moving / inactive inventory and develop plans to avoid write-downs
• Manage / Monitor labor utilization and overtime in shipping and warehouse areas and take quick action to correct excessive labor costs.

Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain KPI reporting.

Essentials

• Manage and ensure employees are compliant with attendance, vacation, FMLA, vacation coverage, and labor time clocks; provide timely approvals.
• Conduct PMPs with direct reports and help coordinate new employee PMPs

• Manage DayForce activities, approve labor and vacations for employees in a timely manner
• Manage company’s risks and liabilities while conducting disciplinary action.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Logistics, Material Management, Supply Chain, other related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years in Leadership role.
• APICs or other relevant certification, preferred.
• Must be highly analytical and good at solving complex problems.
• Experience with ERP systems. SAP knowledge a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Hands on, detail oriented, committed to safety and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and cross-functional collaboration skills required.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude with ability to adapt to change.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

• Certifications / Licenses in Supply Chain disciplines and/or related fields a plus

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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.