Distribution Center Manager

Distribution Center Manager

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

As a Distribution Center Manager you will be responsible for the maintenance and ensuring that safety, customer service, quality, cost, and inventory control programs for the site meet organizational and regulatory compliance requirements. You will maintain effective business relationships with local sales, customer service and manufacturing plant leaders as well as corporate business partners.

Experience / Education Required :

Education : High School Diploma / GED required

Supervisory Experience : 3+ years experience managing people

Operations : 3+ years of experience with operations and / or warehouse management.

Ability to demonstrate successful past leadership in operations, warehouse management, and / or managing personnel

Technology : proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, smartphones, and other hardware / software

Experience / Education Preferred :

Education : Associates or Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Business, Engineering Sciences, Supply Chain, or related field

Supervisory Experience : 5+ years or more experience managing people

Competencies / Skills Required :

Safety, mobilizing talent, computer aptitude and a working knowledge of supply chain processes including transportation, inventory management, warehouse operations, security and quality standards are required.

Ability to multi-task, work cooperatively and collaboratively, communicate effectively with multiple business partners and adept at influencing, inspiring, and motivating others as needed. Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word & Excel).

Ensure safe, efficient warehouse facility operations by advocating and driving safety training & accident prevention.

Preferred Competencies & Other Skills :

E1 Feed experience

Experience and proficiency with payroll systems.

Maintain & continuously improve cost-efficiency and drive facility performance metrics.

Experience with ERP Systems is highly preferred. Background with SAP is preferred.

Union environment experience preferred.

Multi facility experience preferred.

1st Shift

Salary : $91,120 - $136,680

In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M / F / Vets / Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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