Winland Foods · 12 hours ago
Distribution Center Manager
TX San Antonio
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$93K/yr - $158K/yr
5+ years expWinland Foods is launching a new food distribution center and seeks a Distribution Center Manager to lead this initiative. The role involves overseeing warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and managing inventory and customer coordination.
RetailFood and BeverageManufacturingFood ProcessingWholesale
Responsibilities
Oversee daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, storage, order staging, inventory control of finished goods, ensuring on time delivery and damage free shipments
Oversee the efforts to coordinate customer pickups and carrier scheduling for food service and retail customers nationwide
Ensure on-time, accurate fulfillment of customer orders in alignment with service level agreements (SLAs)
Manage warehouse layout, space utilization, and material flow to maximize efficiency and minimize handling
Enforce all company policies and plant rules, to include but not limited to problem solving, development & implementation of standard operating procedures
Recommend measures to improve warehousing methods and performance while adhering to company budget and financial metrics
Oversee communications and implement effective work schedules for all warehouse activities to ensure optimum operating results, timely inbound receiving to maximize order fill-rate and the timely shipment of customer orders to meet requested delivery date
Enforce established programs and procedures are developed and designed to achieve operating metric goals in the areas of customer service, productivity, safety, sanitation, inventory control and product damage
Guides, coaches and develops employees in a worker-friendly team environment that rewards performance with respect and trust. Administer discipline, corrective action and coaching as needed and in accordance with company policies and guidelines
Communicate written and oral instructions to work team
Formulate and recommend improvements and changes within the operation to assist the Warehouse Team to attain all operational goals and standards
Point of contact for onsite plant warehouse facilities
Serve as backup and vacation coverage in the absence of the Warehouse Supervisors
Miscellaneous tasks and projects as assigned
Maintain accurate inventory records through the warehouse management system (WMS)
Conduct cycle counts and physical inventories; investigate and resolve discrepancies
Monitor inventory levels to support customer demand, minimize shrink, and prevent product expiration
Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (FDA, SQF, GMPs, HACCP, etc.)
Maintain proper storage conditions, lot traceability, FIFO/FEFO practices, and product integrity
Support audits and inspections and ensure corrective actions are completed as required
Serve as the primary point of contact for coordinating customer pickups and outbound transportation
Partner with transportation providers, carriers, and internal logistics teams to optimize freight costs and service
Communicate proactively with customers regarding shipment readiness, delays, or issues
Lead, train, and develop warehouse team members and supervisors
Ensure a safe work environment by enforcing safety policies, conducting training, and addressing hazards
Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the distribution center
Identify and implement process improvements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and cost control
Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, safety metrics, and on-time shipments
Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in warehouse or distribution operations, preferably in food or CPG
Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control practices, preferably SAP
Experience coordinating outbound shipments for food service and retail customers
Working knowledge of food safety and regulatory requirements
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Experience with private-label food products
Experience managing third-party carriers and customer pickup programs
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) with match
STD/LTD/AD&D/Life
HSA
FSA
EAP
Hospital indemnity
Accident Insurance
Identity and Fraud Protection Plan
Legal
Critical Illness
Company
Winland Foods
Winland Foods specializes in manufacturing and developing pasta, sauces, dressings, dry dinners, pita chips, and syrups.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eric Beringause
Chief Executive Officer
Gene Pagel, MBA
Chief Information Officer
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