Director, Warehouse Operations

Since 1912, Phillips Distilling Company has produced high-quality spirits and popular brands.  As one of America's oldest family-owned spirits companies, we pride ourselves on our independent spirit and our commitment to innovation, quality and community. 

Phillips Distilling Company is currently inviting candidates to apply for a full-time Director, Warehouse Operations opportunity. The candidate selected for this role will enjoy competitive compensation, annual bonus potential, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off and paid holidays! Join the Phillips’ team today and enjoy being in good spirits every day!

Classification: Exempt
Department: Warehouse
Reports To: VP of Manufacturing                                             

Summary:
The Director, Warehouse Operations is responsible for the organization and direction of the Company’s warehouse and distribution activities to ensure efficient operations. This position oversees all warehouse operations including logistics, and has responsibility for managing the department budget, inventory control, warehouse equipment leasing and maintenance, production support, safety, employee training and performance management.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees the daily operation of the warehouse to ensure it continuously functions in a productive and cost-effective manner.
• Develops, implements, and monitors department goals, objectives, and budgets.
• Maintains inventory integrity for finished goods and raw materials, and manages year-end inventories.
• Establishes procedures and policies to control inventory discrepancies and ensure that all products are properly marked and readily accessible.
• Controls costs by monitoring employee productivity, ensuring efficient utilization of all physical storage space and proper protection of stored materials.
• Oversees the negotiation of common carrier rates to ensure the best delivery schedules and freight rates are obtained.
• Manages equipment lease and maintenance program to maximize forklift and battery life.
• Partners with the Director of EHS to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Performs and oversees workforce planning activities and develops plans to address gaps, including overseeing and participating in the recruitment and selection of qualified candidates.
• Manages employee performance, providing coaching and feedback in line with company policies.
• Manages and develops a supervisory team responsible for directing all warehouse activities including the management of employee teams.
• Establishes and maintains processes to ensure the accuracy of filling customer orders and quality control.
• Collaborates with cross-functional leadership to coordinate warehouse activities and ensure alignment on company-wide initiatives.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, standard operating procedures and safety manuals.
• Reviews invoices, work orders, forecasts, and other reports to analyze productivity and peak delivery for planning purposes.
• Stays informed of industry trends, technological advancements and best practices, and leverages new technologies or methodologies to improve processes.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Additional Functions:

• Living and abiding by the Phillips Way and the company’s core values: Communication & Collaboration, Dignity & Respect, Accountability, Customer Service and Community.

Required Competencies:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams, foster accountability, and build positive relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Must have strong communication skills and approachability that encourages open communication and collaboration with team members across the company and at all levels.
• Must have excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills with a strategic mindset for driving operational excellence and achieving business objectives.
• Must have demonstrated experience in administration management, inventory control, receiving, shipping, warehouse layout of raw materials, and finished goods storage.
• Must have proficiency in warehouse software systems, ERP systems and data analytics tools, along with strong computer literacy in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other relevant platforms.
• Project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong sense of urgency.
• Must have knowledge of health and