Warehouse Manager

Job Summary:This position oversees all aspects of a warehouses operation including all material movement and inventory control in plant and warehouse receiving storing picking packing and shipping. Ensure efficient space utilization manage inventory transactions implement safety procedures and supervise warehouse/inventory Functions of the Job: Responsible for the effective execution of critical manufacturing site support activities including Product Availability Shipping/Receiving and Inventory site shipping receiving material storage and inter-plant movement activities for effective facility space utilization labor efficiency and material flow (cycle counts physical counts FEFO inventory transaction accuracy material reconciliations and adjustments for warehouse and plant). This includes the development of training documentation such as standard operating procedures (SOPs) one-point lessons (OPLs) and flow with procurement production and planning teams to ensure alignment of material availability with production accurate and timely records of materials received issued moved produced stored and shipped into and out of the the team is picking loading and rotating products correctly according to FEFO. Coach employees on scanning errors or performance regular inventory counts cycle counts reconciliations and adjustments to keep the Oracle inventory system Oracle data to ensure raw materials and components are staged and delivered to production lines on time and in the correct and coordinate the annual physical inventory count ensuring accurate reconciliation of inventory records compliance with company procedures and minimal disruption to daily weekly and monthly reporting on inventory status warehouse KPIs and material availability through the creation of regular reports and metrics. Develop action plans for opportunities and enlist the appropriate team members and partners to drive compliance and support site audits with Safety Food Safety regulatory and GMP standards in all material handling and storage with other site functional leaders to identify and implement improvements in shared areas of accountability in support of excellence in overall site performance. Execute the disposal of obsolete and excess material by supporting FSQ and engineering in determining whether items should be scrapped reworked returned to the vendor or sold while creating destruction paperwork and reconciling implementation of WMS systems and ensure accurate data entry and system warehouse equipment maintenance programs including PM inspections warehouse infrastructure and storage system are maintained in safe working condition including racking integrity dock doors and warehouse housekeeping coach and develop warehouse team members and supervisors to achieve safety quality service and productivity staffing levels scheduling training performance management and employee development to support operation coordination of inbound and outbound transportation activities to ensure on-time and in full order and implement continuous improvement initiatives related to warehouse processes inventory control labor utilization and system reports to verify the team is attaching BOLs and COAs to orders in the ERP duties as Responsibilities:Directly manages the sitewarehouse/inventory Qualifications:5 years of warehouse experience with increasing responsibility including supervisory or management experience.A solid understanding of warehouse operations supply chain logistics scheduling cost management and experience using ERP systems for FEFO inventory managementPreferred Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in Logistics Supply Chain Business or a related in Food and with (English/Spanish).Knowledge and Skills:Proven ability to identify and resolve issuesin a timely manner; strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage both at a detailed level and at a broader level of leadership; experience with MS Excel and data written and verbal communication skillsincluding the ability to effectively influence peers and external to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while remaining calmAdditional Considerations:Location: SunOpta Plant in Omak Expectation: Up to 5%.This position will need to perform duties at the plant and Environment/Physical Demands:Approximately 65% of work is performed in an office environment; 35% of work may involve being in the manufacturing and warehouse environment.