Outbound Warehouse Manager

: KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America. Kdc/one is currently growing and we are looking for an experienced Outbound Warehouse Manager As part of the kdc/one network, we are the leading best-in-class producer of beauty and personal care products! This role will be responsible for all aspects of managing and leading the site's Shipping and Inventory Management to ensure customer needs are met and the company meets financial goals and objectives. The essential duties of the role include:

• Leads, assigns and manages the activities of the Shipping and Inventory Management activities in the Warehouse to ensure optimal results in safety, quality, productivity and cost.
• Directs and monitors assigned warehouse personnel and warehouse operations, in assigned areas to ensure production schedules are met on-time and in-full (OTIF).
• Identifies cost optimization opportunities (e.g. reduction of overtime, optimization of movement, human and equipment, redefining DC's lay out and reduce pallet touches for outbound shipments).
• Establishes meaningful KPIs and scorecards to track performance, drive resolution and communicate results to internal and external customers.
• Responsible for inventory accuracy (e.g. raw materials, packaging components and finished goods); develops policies and procedures that ensure accountability of inventory, timely reconciliation of inventory variances and management of inventory levels.
• Audits and reconciles SAP transactions related to inventory movements and initiates corrective actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Recommends process and operational improvements to ensure the highest level of productivity, capacity and quality are met; implements training plans and standard work for all roles in the warehouse.
• Partners directly with customers on any distribution center and/or logistic objectives, including receiving processes.
• Identifies and delivers training w/SAP transactions, on SOPs, On-the-Job procedures and work instructions based on job responsibilities; ensures warehouse personnel are adequately trained and equipped (safety PPE, technology tools, equipment)
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support the implementation of new products and equipment.
• Supports investigations related to errors, safety incidents and quality defects to ensure timely resolutions and preventative solutions to reduce future risks.
• Leads and promotes safety and continues improvement awareness and responsibility within the department and facility that ensures safe work conditions for all employees, contractors and visitors.
• Trains, coaches and develops employees within the department to ensure performance expectations and department objectives are met according to established standards; manages performance expectations and delivers feedback.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain and logistics or related field is strongly preferred; in lieu of a degree a minimum of 10 years experience in warehousing/DC environment, preferably in the personal care/pharmaceutical/food industry.
• Minimum of 5 years management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP MM/SD/WM & RF Scanning.

We offer:

• Competitive Salary with annual incentive
• Health/Vision/Dental/401k
• Competitive PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Career advancement opportunities

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.