Warehouse Manager - AM at SCUSA Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Caledonia, Wisconsin

Job Description:

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?


The Warehouse Manager is a key member of the leadership team for a brand new 300,000 sq foot facility slated to open in Spring of 2025. In this role, you will provide leadership and direction to the warehouse / shipping department with departmental oversight for administration, shipping, receiving, employee scheduling, sanitation, quality, safety, and environmental activities.


The Warehouse Manager will work closely with the cross-functional teams as the liaison between the facility and other departments including Sales, Distribution, Transportation, Re-Supply as well as with local, state, and federal regulatory agency representatives to plan, direct, and coordinate departmental activities in an organized and safe manner that is following company policies, OSHA, and regulatory requirements.



Shift start time: 7:00 AM




How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

• Plans, directs and coordinates the activities of the shipping department in an organized, safe and sanitary work environment that is in compliance with the Company's policies, OSHA and regulatory requirements.


• Coordinates the load out schedule with in-house distribution and outside contractors to ensure the timely and accurate load out and receiving of all products.


• Is responsible for expense management and control, including cooler dump, labor and overhead costs utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques and a Management Operating Structure (MOS).


• Monitors, the inventory and codes of all products in coolers, on a daily basis, to ensure proper rotation and traceability of all items.


• Ensures all transactions are recorded timely and accurately, to reflect a correct inventory position at any time. These include shipments, donations, product loss and damage.


• Ensures full compliance with all quality assurance standards, especially good housekeeping and overall cleanliness of products and work areas.


• Monitors and strives to achieve the successful attainment of the Sales to Service Metrics targeted.


• Contains and/or reduces cost and drives productivity within the department.


• Cooperates in a cross-functional manner as a change agent with all departments within the Company.


• Actively support internal and external audits.


• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, training, organizing, integrating, and delegating.


• Provides employee leadership directly or through supervisors to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action, and performance management. If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in negotiations, grievances or other contract related activities and discussions.


• Trains, instructs, and mentors employees regarding work performed in shipping and warehouse. Oversees instruction, implementation, and enforcement of policies as they relate to employees.

You Are Best Suited For The Role If You Have The Following Experiences, Skills, and Qualifications

• Have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in Distribution or Supply Chain capacity. Health and Safety, and Workers Compensation compliance experience is preferred.


• Are familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices.


• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• can adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to successfully lead others through change.


• can handle multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Are highly organized with an ability to prioritize and pay attention to the details


• Are a team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.


• Are adept at selecting, coaching, developing, engaging, and retaining a a team of employees.


• Are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, computer-based applications and have WMS systems experience. Having SAP experience is preferred.

• Position requires up to 10% travel, ground and/or air transportation. Onboarding process will require significantly more travel to sites with less travel after site start up.

We Support and Care For Our Employees By Providing Them With...

• Comprehensive benefit programs that include medical, dental and vision insurance, EAP, 401k, employee stock options, paid time off.


• Employee recognition and incentive programs.


• Opportunities to contribute to your community via a VTO program and site engagement activities


• Work on a smoke free campus that promotes a healthy and wellness focused lifestyle.

salary range: $85,370 - $112,050


salary offers vary commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.


In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.


Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.


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