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Sr. Manager of Warehouse and Transportation

Full Time

About the Role

Effectively and profitably manage the Clover Sonoma Cader Warehouse and Transportation Operations in support of established policies, goals, and objectives; the Sr.Manager provides overall leadership, strategic direction and vision for Warehouse and Transportation functions in the areas of safety, administration, quality, warehouse operations, route efficiencies, and asset management and continuous operation improvement.

This hands-on position is responsible for driving improved performance, customer service, company asset utilization and positive employee relations. This is a senior role will directly manage up to 100 employees and mid-level supervisors. The Sr. Manager of Warehouse and Transportation will report to the Vice President of Operations.

Responsibilities

Assume total ownership and ensure the successful operation of the Cader Warehouse and all Transportation functions.
Manage all company resources at the location to optimize profitability and improve the efficiency of manpower, materials and equipment.

Ensures supervisors and their staff have the required safety training and are consistently working in a safe manner; develops and implements safety programs to reduce accidents and injuries.

Provides leadership, communication, and coaching to supervisors and staff; cultivates a motivated employee environment of trust, teamwork to achieve company goals and objectives.
Ensure that all associates in his departments follow company standards, policies, procedures and applicable laws.
Formulate or approve short and long-term operating objectives in areas such as cost reduction, quality improvement, and new product integration as undertaken at the facility level; look for and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
Work with warehouse and transportation teams in maximizing output, improving equipment availability and reducing waste.
Develops, implements, and monitors department budget; manages expenses within approved budget constraints
Coordinate operational activities through planning with departmental supervisors to insure the areas objectives are accomplished in a timely and efficient manner.
Maintain proper staffing levels, employee performance evaluations, and employee coaching and development.
Maintain existing warehouse facilities and transportation equipment; implements capital and preventative maintenance programs.
Ensure that product quality is handled so it meets established standards and regulatory guidelines.
Work with the Sales Team to ensure that our customer’s logistic requirements are met.
Responsible for driver’s compliance of all DOT/DMV regulations.
Adheres to the parameters of the (CBA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What You Bring to the Team

Proven track record of improved results in the areas of quality, safety, service and cost.

Proficient understanding of budgeting, expense planning and cost control.

Proficient with general business, ERP and warehouse management software.
Experience in a SQF as it pertains to warehouse facility.
Experience with government regulatory requirements pertaining to DOT, DMV and OSHA.
Excellent Communication Skills – efficient and effective oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate at all levels of the organization; builds and maintains strong relationships with peers.
Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills – quantitative and qualitative analysis; ability to identify the significant factors of an issue; employ creativity in identifying causes, implications and remedies; demonstrate a balance between theoretical and practical solutions.
Initiative – ability to work independently; ensure responsive timely follow-up; meeting of deadlines; demonstrated sense of urgency; ability to prioritize; effective organizational skills.
Strong teamwork skills and ability to foster a positive and productive environment.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule in response to customer demand in a 7×24 operation.

Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of experience in fresh food manufacturing operations.
Union experience a plus.
Minimum 7 years’ of experience in dairy production or fresh food plant operations.

Preferred experience with Carton and Plastic filling and packaging in a high volume processing environment.

Pursuant to Clover Sonoma’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy, applicants to this position are required to take and pass a drug test with results satisfactory to the Company following a conditional offer of employment and before commencing work.

We value Clover Sonoma’s company culture and values and an ideal candidate would: Have an overwhelmingly positive attitude; Value and listen to other team members; Possess the aptitude for creative problem solving and critical thinking; and Have the courage to do the right thing even when difficult or unpopular.

About Clover Sonoma

Third-generation family owned and operated, Clover Sonoma is recognized as a leader at the forefront of the dairy industry. The Petaluma-based company in Northern California’s beautiful Sonoma County was the first dairy in the United States to become American Humane Certified, and hold its partnership of family-owned dairy farms to a higher standard by developing its own unique Clover Promise of Excellence. Clover Sonoma is proud to bring conscious dairy products direct from its farms to consumers. As a Certified B Corporation®, the company uses its business as a force for good, and its passionate support of animal welfare, sustainable business practices, and local community have always been hallmarks of the business. Each year the company gives back at least five percent of its profits to support these passions under its Clover Cares program. For more information, please visit www.cloversonoma.com and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube.

Clover Sonoma is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and embrace diversity for the benefit of our employees, our consumers, our products, our community and the planet. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, age, religion, marital status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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