Phillips Distilling Company · 16 hours ago
Director of Warehouse Operations
Princeton, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$117K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expPhillips Distilling Company, one of America's oldest family-owned spirits companies, is seeking a Director of Warehouse Operations. This role is responsible for overseeing the organization and direction of the company's warehouse and distribution activities to ensure efficient operations, including logistics, inventory control, and employee management.
BrewingFood and BeverageWine And Spirits
Hiring Manager
Melissa Ziwicki, SHRM-SCP
Responsibilities
Oversees the daily operation of the warehouse to ensure it continuously functions in a productive and cost-effective manner
Develops, implements, and monitors department goals, objectives, and budgets
Maintains inventory integrity for finished goods and raw materials, and manages year-end inventories
Establishes procedures and policies to control inventory discrepancies and ensure that all products are properly marked and readily accessible
Controls costs by monitoring employee productivity, ensuring efficient utilization of all physical storage space and proper protection of stored materials
Oversees the negotiation of common carrier rates to ensure the best delivery schedules and freight rates are obtained
Manages equipment lease and maintenance program to maximize forklift and battery life
Partners with the Director of EHS to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
Performs and oversees workforce planning activities and develops plans to address gaps, including overseeing and participating in the recruitment and selection of qualified candidates
Manages employee performance, providing coaching and feedback in line with company policies
Manages and develops a supervisory team responsible for directing all warehouse activities including the management of employee teams
Establishes and maintains processes to ensure the accuracy of filling customer orders and quality control
Collaborates with cross-functional leadership to coordinate warehouse activities and ensure alignment on company-wide initiatives
Prepares correspondence, reports, standard operating procedures and safety manuals
Reviews invoices, work orders, forecasts, and other reports to analyze productivity and peak delivery for planning purposes
Stays informed of industry trends, technological advancements and best practices, and leverages new technologies or methodologies to improve processes
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams, foster accountability, and build positive relationships across all levels of the organization
Must have strong communication skills and approachability that encourages open communication and collaboration with team members across the company and at all levels
Must have excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills with a strategic mindset for driving operational excellence and achieving business objectives
Must have demonstrated experience in administration management, inventory control, receiving, shipping, warehouse layout of raw materials, and finished goods storage
Must have proficiency in warehouse software systems, ERP systems and data analytics tools, along with strong computer literacy in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other relevant platforms
Project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong sense of urgency
Must have knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and quality management systems
Must be able to operate a forklift and complete and pass forklift operator certification requirements
Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience in a warehouse leadership position in a manufacturing environment, with a proven track record of team success
Experience managing and operating a warehouse management system
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Experience working in a complex, highly regulated industry such as Food and Beverage
Experience working with Oracle
Benefits
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans to meet individual/family needs.
Financial Well-being: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and health savings accounts (HSAs).
Income Protection: Employer-paid life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
Paid Time Off: Includes 9 paid holidays, annual PTO accrual, bereavement leave, and parental leave
Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance.
Wellness Program: Incentives and resources to support physical and mental well-being.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential access to counseling, financial & legal planning, estate planning, wellness resources, and more to support employees and their families.
Bonus Potential: Annual bonus opportunities based on individual and/or company performance.
Company
Phillips Distilling Company
Phillips Distilling Company produces a wide range of spirits like Gin, vodka, whiskey, liqueur, tequila and rum.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andy England
Chief Executive Officer
Jason Connelly
Chief Revenue Officer- Phillips Distilling Company
Recent News
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