Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager

Department: Warehouse – AL

Location: Albert Lea, MN

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COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in New Hampton, New York, (Hudson Valley area) and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – -BCPC-) with annual revenues over $640 million and a market cap exceeding $3.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com

We are currently seeking a Warehouse Manager in our Albert Lea, MN manufacturing facility.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Warehouse Logistics Manager is responsible for ensuring that the daily operations of Balchem-s warehousing facilities are carried out properly. This includes but is not limited to the oversight of inventory issues, warehouse personnel, logistics, and warehouse staffing needs. Duties are to be carried out while following established procedures in a manner that is compliant with our safety policies. Must be knowledgeable and comply with all Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), and good manufacturing practices (GMPs).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Manage Warehouse personnel. Maintain accurate inventory in both shipping and receiving

Manage inventory personnel and schedule personnel in a cost-effective manner, keeping overtime to a minimum

Manage outside warehouses and arrange for shuttle trucks between warehouses

Obtain proposals for warehouse needs for management approval

Have all warehouses in SQF/AIB -readiness- at all times

Work with shipping and receiving personnel to ensure efficient process

Ensure safe working conditions are met and maintained at SECS

Perform other duties as assigned

Adhere to all Company policies and procedures, i.e. personnel, safety, and equipment maintenance and upkeep

Become proficient in areas of production and safety policies and procedures (accident/injury reporting, blood borne pathogens, confined spaces, emergency evacuation, equipment operation/maintenance, hazard communication, ladders, lockout/tag out, personal protective equipment, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS:

Associate degree acceptable (Bachelor-s preferred) with required concentration in a Technical Discipline (Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Operations Management), or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Five to seven years of related experience preferably working in a Food/Beverage facility or in Warehouse Management

Computer literacy is required including Microsoft Office (prefer experience in warehouse inventory management systems, such as MRP/ERP)

Knowledge of HACCP, SQF/AIB Standards, FDA Standards, OSHA standards, Workers Compensation Laws, and the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 is highly desirable

Previous experience with training individuals and training large groups is a must

Individual must be equipped with strong motivation, organization, time management, documentation, and communication skills (both orally and written)

Must have excellent attention to detail and have the ability to multi-task and prioritize

Demonstration of strong work ethics (punctual, dependable, and trustworthy) is necessary

The ability to utilize common sense and skills in completing responsibilities and perform employee-training conforming to company production, personnel, and safety procedures, and the ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos is required

Individual should possess the ability to write correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization, and be able to communicate and handle conflict in a professional manner

The ability to give and welcome feedback and contribute to building a positive team spirit is necessary

Individual must be able to work overtime when required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Individual will continually be required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, to talk and hear, and to utilize specific vision abilities including but not limited to close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Regularly required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, using proper ergonomic principles, taste, smell, and lift up to 25 pounds

Periodically required to lift up to and above 50 and 100 pounds, utilizing safe and proper lift techniques and equipment

Individual will rarely be required to sit

Individual will operate equipment, including but not limited to computers, drafting equipment and instruments involving scientific meters and measuring devices

The ability to distinguish colors is required

Balchem Corporation requires anyone working in the plant or entering the plant to adhere to the personal protective equipment policies and procedures

All personal protective equipment furnished must be worn by all employees when required or needed to perform proper and safe working conditions

Individual may rarely be exposed to wet or humid conditions, working near moving mechanical parts, work in extreme heat (non-weather), work in high noise levels and vibration

Individual may also be periodically working in high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme cold (non-weather)

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Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.

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