Warehouse Manager

Job Title: Warehouse Manager

Major Department: Shipping & Receiving

Minor Department: Shipping & Receiving

Reports to: Executive Officers

Position Summary:

Petes Fresh Market (PFM) is a family owned and operated supermarket and one of the leading independent grocers in the greater Chicagoland area. With 17 established locations and more on the way, PFM is looking to bring on motivated and knowledgeable leaders to the Pete's Team. The Warehouse Manager will be in charge of direct receiving, warehousing and distribution operations. This individual will oversee the efficient receipt, storage, value-adding servicing and dispatch of a wide variety of products. Ultimately, this person should be able to ensure productivity targets are achieved and that all warehouse processes are running smoothly and promptly. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate Petes Market Four Pillars: Value, Aesthetic, Quality, and Service.

Essential Functions and Duties:

Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations

Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with companys policies and vision

Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization

Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures

Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements

Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security

Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system

Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols

Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies

Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate employees

Work closely with buying and leadership team to ensure goals are set and met

Produce reports and statistics regularly

Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided

Fulfill all other duties as assigned within the scope of the job

Education, Certifications, and Qualifications:

BS degree in logistics, supply chain management or business administration preferred but not required

Minimum 3+ years of experience

Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices

Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives

Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong communication and organizational skills

Excellent fluency with the English language; fluent in Spanish language is a plus

Self-motivated and ambitious

Demonstrate leadership skills

Ability to wear many hats and be flexible

Strong analytical and decision-making skills, able to resolve complex issues in creative ways

Must be able to work a flexible schedule with various shifts, including weekends and holidays, as determined by the business needs

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical demands include, but are not limited to, frequent use of hands for squeezing motion, bending and twisting wrists, standing in one location, walking, turning, reaching, stooping/bending, squatting, lifting/carrying objects 5 to 40 lbs., pushing/pulling up objects., hand to eye coordination; occasional lifting objects over 40 lbs., climbing ladders, stooping and crawling. May be exposed to various temperature changes and work environments.

In accordance with applicable disability laws, Petes Market works with employees to make reasonable accommodations to the job or work environment when doing so will enable a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job.

Acknowledgement and Signatures

I understand that the above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Brand: Pete's Fresh Market
Address: 16300 Harlem Ave Tinley Park, IL - 60632
Property Description: GM Warehouse Tinley Park
Property Number: GM