Warehouse Manager

​​Who We Are

At CPC (Colder Products Company), we’re not just connecting fluid lines – we’re connecting people, ideas, and possibilities. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been engineering cutting-edge fluid connection technologies that power industries from biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets. 

 

But what sets us apart? Our people. 

 

We’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us!

 

Your Role

Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? As our next Warehouse Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success. This isn’t just a job – it’s a career move where you’ll thrive, learn, and enjoy coming to work.

 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the integrity of inventory and confirm that cycle counts are completed as planned.
• Direct and monitor material flow to ensure an adequate supply of materials and supplies for manufacturing and customer orders.
• Develop a Plan for Every Part (PFEP), including data warehousing and strategies for storage, put-away, warehouse design, site-to-site transfers, and replenishment of manufacturing lines.
• Develop robust and optimized processes for picking and shipping customer orders and production orders, as well as replenishing production cells.
• Investigate and recommend technology/automation solutions that improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Plan and implement changes to the warehouse layout to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Perform metrics reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements.
• Implement daily management tools for planning, performance tracking, and problem-solving.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and promote a positive work environment.
• Communicate expectations to team members and provide feedback through coaching, performance reviews, and training to equip employees with the necessary tools for success.
• Respond to and resolve complaints and issues related to customer shipments and inbound/outbound delivery, including imports/exports and customs.
• Resolve inbound/outbound delivery issues, including those related to imports/exports and customs.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the acquisition of accurate, relevant, and timely information.
• Maintain a safe and orderly working environment and ensure that work and safety procedures are followed.
• Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

 

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, engineering, supply chain or similar degree required.
• 10 years’ experience in supply chain, logistics, or warehouse operations required.
  • Minimum of 6 years direct warehouse leadership experience.
  • Experience managing complex internal and external customer relationships.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other analytic tools required.
• Master’s Degree or American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement with emphasis on waste reduction techniques using the Six Sigma tools of 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, lead time reduction, and visual control management preferred.
• Working knowledge of logistics and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Warehouse Management System (WMS) preferred.
• Prior Lean Sigma experience or Certification (Green Belt) preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Oracle Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) experience preferred.
• This role may require less than 5% of travel, domestically. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel as needed to support business objectives.

 

Why You’ll Love Work