Warehouse Manager

Responsible for the management of all systems and activities involved in the receiving, storage and shipping of products in a Bunge facility.

Main Accountabilities :

• Cultivate a safety culture where unsafe acts are not tolerated and employees and management have a common goal of zero injuries.
• Executes good manufacturing practices while promoting a safe working environment and maintaining sanitation standards (GMP and HAACP) through the supervision of all phases of the warehousing, shipping and receiving of products and supplies.
• Manage monthly sanitation inspections and lead, monitor and ensure corrective actions are completed as necessary.
• Track and report facility productivity improvements.
• Continually identifies and implements short and long-term cost savings opportunities, in the areas of distribution and warehousing that do not compromise quality.
• Responsible for developing and driving Operations Excellence Plans to help meet safety, quality and production goals and show continuous improvement throughout the facility.
• Support the continuous improvement activities and act as a change agent for any changes that occur in the facility.
• Monitor KPR’s throughout the facility and help develop plans to bring teams in line with Operations Excellence goals.
• Participate in daily production meetings to remain informed and ensure that the activities of all production operations management are aligned.
• Participate in new employee selection process.
• Assist Department Superintendents and Shift Supervisors with personnel issues by participating in investigations and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensure maintenance of all material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, trucks and trailers.
• Maintain understanding of warehouse capacities, monitor daily levels and plan future moves.
• Ensure integrity of all SAP transactions : Post goods inventory, returns and inventory accuracy.
• Plan, lead, and conduct finished goods inventory counts as determined by management.
• Develop and maintain a schedule for forklift drivers and truck drivers that meet the demand of plant volume and customer requirements.
• Demonstrate the following core values and guiding behaviors which are expected of all employees at Bunge North America : Integrity, Openness and Trust, Teamwork, Citizenship, and Entrepreneurship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or commensurate work experience.
• 5+ years of experience (or equivalent combination of education and years of experience) in warehousing, oil refining, oil packaging operations, or related and applicable activities.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills, including Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word and other technical software packages, as needed.
• Transportation / distribution or logistics experience
• Exceptional customer service and team building skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Experience using material handling equipment and systems; EWM and SAP
• MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Excellent oral and written skills, as well as motivational skills, delegation skills and the ability to mediate.
• Must possess technical and IT skills, numeracy and finance skills and the ability to problem solve.
• Self-starter with the ability to work within a team environment.

Bunge (NYSE : BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe.

The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled