Outbound (Warehouse) Operations Manager

FHI is hiring an Outbound (Warehouse) Operations Manager for our Manchester, CT location.

The Outbound Operations Manager provides support to the Director of Operations related to daily operational activities and special projects. The role is responsible for overall management of outbound dock operations and supervision of FHI associates. The Outbound Operations Manager is the primary decision maker regarding distributing shipping assignments to associates and coordinating shipping activities through the direction of the shift supervisors and outbound dock manager

Essential Functions

• Part of the FHI Leadership Team at assigned location. Responsible for FHI associates within their Outbound dock operation.

• Direct and coordinate the safe and efficient operation of the dock by directing the work assignments and performance of Shift Supervisors, warehouse associates, forklift operators, outbound dock management and yard management.

• Communicate with FHI associates, host management, and FHI customers including vendor representatives, drivers, and carrier representatives as well as FHI management.

• Maintain compliance and consistency with all FHI policies and procedures related to dock operations and workforce management.

• Investigate associate concerns, violations of policies and procedures and hold team accountable based on findings

• Continuously seek associate feedback to engage teams.

• Develop work schedules to ensure the proper number of associates are available to handle the volumes of the freight received.

• Create and maintain a safe environment. Ensure all accident reporting requirements and procedures are followed for any accident or injury that occurs on the job or off the job in accordance with all safety standards, regulations and FHI policies.

• Follow all safety, food safety and radiation safety procedures and ensure that these practices are followed.

• Follow all instruction related to Food Defense, Good Manufacturing Practices, and HACCP program. Must stop and report to the Food Safety Department any problem or irregular situation they are made aware of related to food safety or social responsibility.

• Responsible for proper use of all mixing chemicals used in the maintenance process and cleaning / sanitation.?? Maintain logs and documents related with food safety and chemical use. Maintaining all licenses or only using properly licensed contractors for application of any chemicals. Keeping MSDS information for the product that they use.

• Ensure associate are trained annually or as needed in food safety, the usage of Food Grade and Non-Food Grade chemicals used. Periodic inspections, chemical inventory, chemical storage, chemicals and supplies request and receiving. To verify logs and documents related with Food Safety are being filled out and kept in a clean and orderly way.

• Utilize Warehouse Management System (Manhattan).

Qualifications

• Some College or higher education preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Math and computer skills.

• Self-starter. Attention to detail and ability to follow directions.

• Mental reasoning capabilities and mature problem-solving skills while managing multiple priorities.

• Interact respectfully and courteously with associates, co-workers, management, customers, and vendors.

• Demonstrate safety consciousness and set tone for safe, productive, respectful work environment.

• Demonstrate understanding of preventive measures to reduce freight and property damage.

• Must have valid driver’s license and must pass drug screen and consumer background checks.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Work Location:

• One location

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
• A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Company's website:

• https://www.fhiworks.com

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place