At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.   We are currently looking to hire a Warehouse Leader based in our Bridgeton, New Jersey beverage manufacturing facility.

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Leader is responsible for leadership and operational performance of the warehouse operations and warehouse activities for the Bridgeton site from inbound ingredients to finished product as well as being a leader to all support teams inside the plant. The Warehouse Leader will be accountable for delivering the performance (SQCDMN) and maintaining a high level of standards – ie. GMP's, safety and food safety, SOP's and work instructions, direction, strategy through individual and team efforts. 

Work hours: Monday – Friday:  7:00AM – 5:00PM with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. This position leads both 8-hour and 12-hour workers who are on a 2-2-3-2 schedule, and therefore flexibility to lead during evenings, weekends, and holidays will be necessary.

Key Responsibilities:
As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:

• Effectively manage overtime to maintain a goal of under 20% monthly overtime for the warehouse department. Continue to identify opportunities on improvement and drive for consistency month over month.
• Provide leadership, direction, and development of warehouse workers through active and servant leadership. Develop shipping and receiving teams, truck scheduling, dock scheduling, labor assignment, and customer and intercompany shipping activities on shift. motivate workers to achieve work goals and support the warehouse team through coaching and development
• Drive improvements and efficiencies in the warehouse and work with counterparts, supervisors, and operators to drive improvements: Optimize warehouse layout and flow; Improve Inventory Management; Streamline Picking and Packing; Leverage Technology and Implement Lean Practices.
• Study production and shipping schedules and execute on gaps and risks while collaborating with other leaders to balance the work schedule. This includes effective management of overtime for the warehouse department.
• Manage and control warehouse inventory for the facility, including finished product and raw materials and ingredients.
• Perform End of Month activities to ensure compliance and transparency. This includes:  Inventory Management & Accuracy (inventory count, cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, and damaged/unsaleable inventory); Month End Review and Analysis (process final transactions by reconciling accounts, review monthly performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement necessary changes);and Warehouse Operations & Maintenance (Clean workspaces, maintain equipment, update warehouse layout, train staff, gather feedback, document lessons learned).                     
• Identify and manage Q reports and holds with Quality Assurance to ensure product is released in a timely manner and other QA issues are properly resolved.
• Ensure all returns are properly brought into the system and coded.
• Identify and manage warehouse space requirements and manage 3rd party inventory to ensure FIFO (First In First Out) compliance by consistent monitoring and use of tools and resources.
• Develop root cause problem-solving analysis using tools to re-align warehouse goals and objectives.
• Lead and support the continual improvement of all Company Standard programs related to Food Safety, Quality, Compliance, Employee, and other duties as assigned.
• Develop and maintain KPI metrics and other reporting tools.
• Promote a positive team atmosphere and champion involvement of all employees.
• Ensure sound communication systems are in place so all employees are aware and can participate in continuous improvement of the warehouse; perform daily shift meetings and help facilitate Business Unit meetings as scheduled.
• Enforce safety regulations (WISE2) to ensure a safe working environment.

Physical Demands 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Comfortable with being exposed to outdoor conditions in all seasons.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch. Required to lift and / or move up to 35 pounds.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems
Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.    

 
Compensation & Benefits:

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.