Warehouse Materials Manager

Overview

 

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

 

ABOUT THE JOB

The Warehouse Materials Manager is a process-focused, execution-driven role responsible for the integrity and efficiency of all material-related warehouse functions within the facility. This position oversees critical activities related to material receiving, scanning compliance, kitting, thaw, and inventory rotation using FIFO/FEFO principles.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Material Movement & Flow Optimization (30%)

• Cost Focused mindset to manage and continuously improve raw material and packaging flow from receiving to production, including internal transfers, returns, and real-time staging.
• Optimize warehouse layout and material movement routes for efficiency, safety, and scanning accuracy.
• Ensure materials are prepped and staged in accordance with production demands and shift schedules.

Material Receiving & Warehouse Compliance (20%)

• Lead the design and enforcement of receiving standards, including barcode scanning, lot capture, pallet validation, and immediate system entry.
• Maintain strict compliance with GMP, BRC, HACCP, OSHA, and other internal food safety and audit requirements.
• Drive scanning system accuracy and implement controls to reduce data or label errors at receiving.

Process Improvement & Systems Optimization (20%)

• Analyze material movement KPIs, cost-savings initiatives, inventory turns, cycle times, and staging delays to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead and execute cross-functional initiatives focused on layout redesign, system enhancements, SOP updates, and visual management tools.
• Champion 5S and Lean methods to standardize warehouse practices and reduce variability.

Kitting and Thaw Process Management (15%)

• Own the accuracy and efficiency of the kitting process, ensuring materials are picked, verified, and staged correctly based on BOM and production schedule.
• Oversee the thawing program, ensuring compliance with time/temperature controls, rotation protocols, and readiness for compounding.
• Identify and remove bottlenecks or errors in kitting/thaw workflows to increase material readiness and reduce downtime.

Inventory Control, FIFO/FEFO, and Aging Compliance (15%)

• Enforce strict adherence to FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) policies across all warehouse processes.
• Utilize WMS data, cycle counts, and lot tracking to reduce inventory loss, prevent expired usage, and improve traceability.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for inventory discrepancies or aging issues.

 

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

• Direct management of 15-20 hourly employees through team leads and supervisor(s).
• Lead performance management, staffing decisions, and workforce development.
• Drive employee engagement, inclusion, and culture in alignment with GSF’s values.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations, or related field
• 7+ years in warehouse operations with 3–5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience in food manufacturing, multi-temperature environments, or high-volume operations preferred.
• Strong background in process optimization, inventory control, and WMS utilization

 

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of material flow, inventory rotation, and receiving procedures
• Expert-level understanding of FIFO/FEFO principles and warehouse compliance frameworks
• Proficient with WMS/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, D365, AS400, Oracle) and barcode scanning technologies
• Experience applying Lean tools, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes
• Strong analytical, documentation, and cross-functional coordination skills
• Working familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and food safety compliance standards
• Demonstrated capability of people management and coaching
• Proven success managing warehouse-to-production material flow
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