About this role
• Establish safety as the highest priority for the team and ensure all key policies and procedures are in place and adhered to.
• Creation and execution of a rolling 1, 3, and 5 year plan for warehousing space requirements, equipment, systems, and personnel headcount planning.
• Direct management of Kalsec' s direct and indirect warehouses and warehousing partner(s), establishing and auditing against standardized KPI's and metrics. Implementing countermeasures as needed to address gaps in performance.
• Offer a high level of support for Procurement in continuing to expand the portfolio of inbound freight that is under Kalsec management.
• Support and participation in the Creation and execution of shared standards between Kalsec locations for both warehousing and Logistics.
• Full ownership of ensuring compliance to all regulatory transportation requirements of Kalsec' s hazardous goods program, including updating the program, auditing Kalsec' s performance against the standards, and working closely with the global logistics leadership team to address identified performance gaps.
• Provide analysis, justification, and implementation of new technology within daily operations, as needed to support continued growth and overall efficiency.
• Embrace “Lean” and lead the Warehouse and Logistics team in problem solving and continuous improvement efforts. Teach the process, support the team in their efforts, and lead individual teams.
• Analyze and improve current material flow and handling methods / processes.
• Maintain the export tariff program.
• Serve as the primary data gathering source (primarily executed via Boxi reports) for the Warehouse and Logistics team.
• Keep the team and warehouses in adherence to all GFSI (Food Safety) and EHS standards.
• Build strong relationships with internal Production, Finished Goods Planning, Procurement, Sales, and Customer Experience teams.
• Implement inventory practices to maximize inventory efficiency, including accuracy, and days on hand while minimizing loss / obsolescence.
• Work in a team environment, sharing responsibilities and tasks with others as needed.