Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

At HP Hood, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other – One Team, One Company!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat, Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes and more.

Job Summary:

Directs and coordinates all activities of the facility warehouse department that includes the ESL Warehouse, Aseptic Warehouse, and Dry Warehouse. This includes, but is not limited to multiple site managers and other employees engaged in crating, moving, and storing ingredients, packaging and finished goods. Plan, direct, or coordinate the storage or warehouse operations within multiple warehouses of an organization or the activities of multiple warehouses of an organizations that are engaged in storing or distributing materials or products. This is by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers or supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspects multiple warehouse facilities and equipment and recommends changes in allocation of space, and crating procedures to supervisor.
• Purchases moving equipment such as dollies, pads, trucks, and trailers for multiple warehouses.
• Answers inquiries on types of service offered, rates, schedules, and areas serviced.
• Investigates customers' complaints involving such matters as damaged items, overcharges, and delay in shipment, and makes necessary adjustment.
• Examines items to be moved, to ascertain approximate weights and type of crating required.
• Plans and implements programs to train managers and employees in warehouse practices including crating, moving, and storing ingredients, packaging and finished goods,
• Prepares studies and analyses of warehousing use.
• Manages and develops direct reports.
• Adheres and promotes a safety culture that is compliance to safety regulations and policies.
• Monitors and improves warehouse procedures to maximize warehouse effectiveness and efficiency.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree. Advanced degree, MBA preferred.
• 10 to 15 years manufacturing leadership experience with a focus on warehousing.
• SAP experience is preferred.
• Experience in handling various audits and completing action plans for improvements.
• Experience in leading continuous improvement/optimization initiatives.

Skills and Competencies:

• Advanced computer skills in preparation and delivery
• Strong presentation skills
• Enthusiastic self-starter who can motivate others and demonstrate a passionate philosophy on safety
• Ability to work well with others and be TEAM focused

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

Experience

• 10 year(s): Manufacturing experience with a focus on warehousing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)