Assistant Warehouse Manager (Food Manufacturing) — On-Site, Montgomery, MN

Compensation: $70,000–$85,000 base + up to 7.5% bonus

Schedule: Typically 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; weekend coverage during busy season

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Direct reports: 57 warehouse employees

Employment type: Full-time, on-site

Summary

Assist with planning, organizing, directing, and controlling daily warehouse operations at a high-volume food manufacturing plant.

What you’ll do

• Supervise and manage warehouse employees.
• Schedule and direct movement of product.
• Oversee labeling, shipping, and receiving.
• Coordinate incoming freight.
• Coordinate scheduling of required maintenance projects.
• Maintain compliance with 100% TRACEABILITY policy.
• Coordinate compliance with Safety and Food Safety programs.

Additional responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with applicable Union Labor Agreement.
• Monitor departmental performance and make adjustments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to direct and supervise department employees.
• Solid knowledge of warehouse operations.
• Ability to organize and direct multiple projects simultaneously.
• High school diploma required; post-secondary education/training or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.

Experience

• 2–5 years as a Group Leader and/or Supervisor in labeling, packaging, warehousing, shipping, or a closely related area.

Physical requirements (regularly, ~30%+ of the time)

• Hand movement; hand/eye coordination; reading; writing.
• Standing; sitting; bending; twisting/turning; climbing; crawling.
• Pushing/pulling; lifting 30 lbs or more.
• Respirator fit as required.

Working conditions

• Time split between warehouse floor and office.
• Frequent exposure to weather-related temperature conditions and moving mechanical parts in the warehouse.
• Occasional exposure to exhaust fumes or airborne particles.
• Frequent exposure to high noise levels.

Safety requirements

• PPE: bump hat, hairnet, eye and ear protection (plus other protective equipment as required).

Accountability

• Assist the Warehouse Manager in directing all warehouse operations.
• Poor organization and planning can negatively impact customer service and inventory results.
• Make sound decisions that support the company and its customers.