Manager, Vaf Warehouse Ii

Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola and other beverage brands in America. Our 7,200 hardworking and passionate employees produce and distribute more than 50 brands and flavors across 13 states. We have as many careers as we have flavors, and regardless of which role you choose, you have a direct impact on Swire Coca-Cola, our products, and the communities we call home.
At Swire Coca-Cola, our commitment to excellence is what guides our actions with our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays and Company Discounts.
What does a Warehouse VAF Manager II do at Swire Coca-Cola?
The Warehouse VAF Manager ll role has responsibility for the overall warehouse operations of the Tempe VAF including the automated machinery and equipment. This role leads all aspects of the Tempe VAF operation including the warehouse budget, capital plan recommendation/business case development, personnel, shipping, receiving, truck loading, ordering, facility and equipment maintenance, GMP, security and inventory control. This leader places safety as our number one priority along with customer service and fiscal control of operational expenses. This leader ensure the timely maintenance of the autopick machinery and equipment along with spare parts management controls. This role also has strategic responsibility to assess and develop business cases to support the future capability journey of the autopick machinery. This leader is responsible for developing the team of leaders and continuing to build a bench of continuity.
Responsibilities:

• Develop leadership talent and participate in organization structure design to facilitate the efficiency of teams and processes. Support, interview, hire, train/develop employees. Assign and direct work. Appraise performance, reward and discipline employees. Address complaints and resolve problems. Foster employee morale
• Ensure key business indicators are met in support of sales centers objectives while managing operational expenses effectively
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed and that the warehouse operates in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Foster and support lean systems/processes implementation to drive operational effectiveness
• Long-term planning – Partner with Supply Chain Director of Engineering & Infrastructure to develop multi-year capital investment plan to improve the operational effectiveness and reliability of autopick machinery and equipment
• Establish cadence with automated case pick stakeholders to ensure maximization of system capabilities all in support of meeting operational needs
• Execute timely against product supply plans to ensure Swire internal sales centers as well as NTS bottler customers are provided with service on-time, in-full

Requirements:

• College degree in business or industrial engineering preferred
• High School Diploma (or GED) required
• 4-6 years warehouse leadership experience required
• 2-4 years experience in supply planning required
• Experience with Voice Pick / Auto Pick systems
• Experience with automated case picking
• Supply Chain knowledge & Inventory Control knowledge
• Inventory Management experience required
• Knowledge of Lean systems/processes
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements
• Can work independently

Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid time off, Vision insurance