Warehouse Manager - Deep Eddy Vodka

This role is based our the Deep Eddy Vodka facility in Buda, TX.

What the Role Is

The Warehouse Manager - Deep Eddy Vodka is responsible for coordinating and supervising all traffic functions relating to freight movement in and out of the facility. The Manager will be responsible for maintaining a safe workplace, the fulfillment of customer orders, developing and maintaining an effective and cost-efficient transportation system which includes the planning, direction and coordination of resources and activities as related to the movement of goods.

Heaven Hill’s Spirited Commitment outlines the core behaviors that serve as the foundation to our culture. We hold ourselves and each other accountable for demonstrating these behaviors daily, as we fulfill our commitment to building and maintaining an exceptional Heaven Hill culture.

How You Will Spend Your Time?

• Supervise the activities of employees engaged in receiving, storing, and shipping products or materials
• Direct and supervise the scheduling of inbound/outbound shipments to ensure most economical utilization of carriers based on service parameters; interface with operations to resolve any problems associated with scheduling and dispatching; recommend programs that improves the transportation function
• Manage the defined carrier that is providing services to the facility including meeting with local carrier representatives to discuss base transportation related issues, monitoring carrier performance, and reviewing current practice versus potential improvements by changing carrier mode or mix
• Coordinate the VAPS program which is seasonal but requires coordination of approximately 30 additional temporary employees for a 5-month period
• Develop and implement warehouse safety and security programs and coordinate related activities
• Issue shipping instructions and provide routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated
• Lead and coordinate the 21-day production planning process to optimize the bottling schedule, balancing customer demand, inventory requirements, material availability and operational constraints while minimizing unnecessary size and flavor changes on bottling lines
• Confer with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities including production, processing, sales, finance/accounting and purchasing
• Record shipment data, including weight, charges, space availability, damages and discrepancies for reporting, accounting and recordkeeping purposes. Reconcile damages/shortages for control states
• Review invoices, work orders, consumption reports or demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and utilize information to assign work tasks
• Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs or replacements
• Schedule or monitor surface pickup, delivery or distribution of products or materials
• Conduct physical inventory on all raw materials and finished goods
• Schedule and approve all dock maintenance
• Procure shipping supplies including stretch film, air bags, supplies, log books, trip reports, etc.
• Communicate effectively with employees, customers and carriers in person, via email or phone to accomplish necessary objectives
• Negotiate and manage costs associated with transportation, fuel charges, overtime etc.
• Maintain and replace forklifts and material handling equipment as needed
• Coordinate the filling and shipping of product samples for the Sales and Marketing Teams
• Utilize parent company resources and capabilities to ensure organizational goals and objectives are achieved
• Work closely with Heaven Hill Brands Inventory Manager and Finance Manager to ensure accurate inventory process including cycle counting processes and physical inventory processes
• Responsible for creating and maintaining “Continuous Improvement” culture

Who You Are…

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business or related field
• Five (5) years of experience in a supervisory/management role in a manufacturing distribution environment or may substitute equivalent years of work related experience
• Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in continuous improvement within the manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills…using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems, as well as analysis and synthesis from multiple data sources
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Ability to lead and coordinate the work activities of others
• Monitoring and controlling resources
• Developing and building teams
• Excellent computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:

• Advanced computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and IFS
• Previous experience in the distilled spirits industry
• APICS Certification

Physical Requirements

While performing duties of job, employee is frequently required to:

• Stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, and use of computer; reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision eligibility from day one
• FSA/HSA
• 401K match
• EAP
• Maternity/Paternity Leave

Heaven Hill and its affiliates are committed to fostering a diverse workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, natural origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.