Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager

Job Details

Job Location

Somerset - Somerset, NJ

Position Type

Full Time

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

1st (7AM-3PM) & 2nd (3PM-11PM)

Job Category

Warehouse

Description

Do you love candy and snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you're looking for!

At PIM, we make the brands you love. Our portfolio of products, from Welch's® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

We are looking for a Warehouse Manager interested in starting a SWEET career as part of our Warehouse team at PIM's Pierce Site in Somerset, NJ.

The incumbent serves as the leader of Warehouse team, approximately 30 associates across three work shifts and two (2) buildings in Somerset, NJ. Through superior leadership, establishes the goals & strategy for the team, drives world-class operational performance, and has overall responsibility for Safety, Quality, Productivity Machine Care, Sanitation, and Maintenance, Cost, and People. Will not only drive operational performance but develop exceptional talent through hiring great talent, development activities, and employee engagement initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all aspects of the daily warehouse operations, with the safety of team members and the quality and efficiency of the operation being priorities.

• Develops positive relationships with internal constituents & support teams including Human Resources, Finance, Logistics, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Sanitation, Inventory Control, Planning, & Facilities.

• Builds an empowered, engaged, and high performing team by hiring top talent and developing people. A coach and mentor who seeks to share knowledge and grow talent across the organization.

• Provide training and coaching on job skills, safety policies, rules and regulations, as well as other company policies and sanitation standards- Inspires and motivates the team.

• Using our M3 ERP/WMS system, accurately tracks incoming and outbound transactions, as well as material movements throughout the facility.

• Ensures that the team complies with GMP and HACCP guidelines to ensure food safety, food quality and customer specifications. Partners with Quality to ensure compliance to SQF guidelines.

• Effectively handles all emergencies and reports incidents to appropriate personnel. Investigates immediately and utilizes support services (HR, Safety, Quality).

• Provides coordination and leadership during Year-End inventory activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling and crouching. Specific vision abilities

required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls. Lifting and moving of objects weighing at least 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and considered to enable an individual to perform the essential job functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Job will generally be performed in the warehouse and manufacturing plant. When on the floor it is representative of a large, busy manufacturing operation. Noisy, active, objects on the floor, constant movement and traffic flow of motorized equipment. Hair net, beard net, assigned work uniform, protective eye wear and gloves are among the GMP required apparel that must be worn, if indicated, on the plant floor.

Awards & Accolades:
• #10 Candy Company in North America
• #26 Global Candy Company
• Makers of Welch's - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S.
• 2024 Advocate of the Year Award
• Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and inResearch/Development 2024
• Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine 2024
• Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market
• Top 50 Employer in New Jersey

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PIM Brands is an E-Verify Employer

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Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Bachelors degree in Management or another related field.

• Minimum 3-5 years of similar management experience, with 8 to 10-years experience in a manufacturing/warehouse, preferably within the food manufacturing industry.

• Team player, demonstrating unquestionable integrity and character. Brings out the best in others by being a positive role model for those around him/her.

• Deep knowledge and demonstrated success driving lean principles to achieve strong results.

• Demonstrated ability to hire top talent and build talented, engaged, and high performing teams.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience on safety best practices and regulations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal and organization skills; and, demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships.

• Demonstrated ability to influence people, including building high levels of trust and commitment.

• Exceptional performance and record of achievement demonstrating leadership capabilities.

• Good working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and ERP systems.

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PIM Brands is an E-Verify Employer