Senior Manager, Warehouse and Logistics

Our Story:

 

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

 

DFR is part of the Climate & Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

 

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

 

Job Title:        Senior Manager, Warehouse & Logistics

Location:        Conyers, GA             

 

What we’re looking for:

 

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Warehouse & Logistics who will be responsible for overseeing and improving, logistics and materials management functions for the Conyers, GA manufacturing site.  Inbound / Outbound freight, Stockroom & Material Delivery, Purchasing of Raw Materials and Components, Inventory Accuracy, Staffing for Salary and Indirect Materials Team Members and People Development. He / She will be responsible for implementing lean tools and processes that improve operating efficiencies and reduce cost within the end-to-end supply chain.

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

 

• Oversee all Warehouse, Shipping, Receiving, Materials Handling and Transportation activities.
• Lead inventory cycle count process to achieve above 95%. Partner with procurement and production control to optimize cost and inventory.
• Track transportation on-time delivery while optimizing cost and inventory.
• Work with Quality to manage rejections and returns with vendors.
• Ensure compliance with any SOX requirements pertaining to area of responsibility.
• Support the Engineering Change process with appropriate phase-in and phase-out plans for all purchased components.
• Ensure adequate stockroom and line-side inventory levels to support on-time schedule attainment.
• Ensure timely and accurate material movement transactions (receipt, put-away, pick, issue, adjust)
• Lead material / inventory control & planning activities including the coordination of cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Work closely with carriers to ensure products are shipped per customer delivery schedules.
• Work with HR, Maintenance, and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure adequate safety procedures and equipment are in place for all team members.
• Lead Continuous Improvement and Cost Reduction projects in accordance with Plant Management goals.
• Participate in SIOP meetings and provide all necessary supporting data / metrics.
• Lead root-cause, corrective-action exercise for transportation or material delivery related issues.
• Establish KPI’s to measure and control department performance and create action plans to improve / correct deviations.
• Manage Raw and FG Materials Warehouse projects on time and within budget.
• Enforce and implement company policy, safety rules and regulations.
• Provide effective team leadership to develop and maintain a robust team. Mentor and assist others in expanding their skill sets and knowledge base.
• A diligent focus on 5S and safety with training of all team members.

 

What are the basic qualifications?

 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent
• 8 years in Supply Chain roles (Purchasing, Materials Warehousing, Logistics, Transportation, SIOP and/or Production Control), preferably in a Manufacturing environment
• 6 years’ experience in Logistics and Warehouse Management.

 

What are the preferred qualifications?

 

• 6 years’ experience supervising others.
• APICS certification
• Lean / Six Sigma experience and use of lean tools (5S, visual controls, tiered accountability, inventory control) to drive results
• Experience managing a team including hiring and retention, performance reviews, and discipline. 
• Experience with Oracle & AS400 ERP systems
• Experience working with Power BI
• Experience in an S&OP environment
• Experience with ERP syst