Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: MO - Greenfield
Job Code: 10119


Our Garden Segment is searching for a Warehouse Manager in our Greenfield, MO facility. The Warehouse Manager is responsible for day-to-day operations within the facility, and will supervise, motivate, and support the staff daily, while applying a team approach and maintain profitability. The Warehouse Manager will plan, schedule, strategize, and oversee all production activities while playing a key role in meeting the organization’s visions and upholding our core values.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Approve and authorize timesheets for accuracy and monitor overtime for all employees.
• Maintain employee schedules to ensure each shift is covered for that week’s workload and working efficiently.
• Conduct daily meetings with the employees for what is being shipped and/or received as well as Toolbox Meeting for all shifts.
• Stay within budget by working efficiently to meet or cut cost.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace for all employees.
• Follow and implement required safety procedures; assist in training and keeping all employees and temps trained and current on company standards.
• Communicate daily with Yard Truck driver to make sure inspection reports are completed properly as well as other issues.
• Promote a positive work environment to work as a team with open communication.
• Negotiate cost of trucking for returns, set up appointments for pickup, and kept communication open with Returns Center.
• Inspect loading and unloading of trucks as well as the warehouse and return center.
• Track recycling market on selling cardboard and plastic. Ensure that each department is tracking currently and consistently.
• Keep a variety of pallet sizes in all departments ready for production. Track and negotiate cost per pallet to keep costs down.
• Audit for mistakes, make corrections, train to ensure errors are not repeated.
• Code and submit warehouse purchase to accounting for payment.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• 3+ years warehouse supervisor experience - preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree - preferred
• SAP experience preferred or willingness to learn
• Proficient in Microsoft, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Effective communication skills; written, oral and formal presentation
• Sense of urgency and ability to drive projects to completion
• Must have teamwork attitude and collaborative skills
• Manual labor required in position (i.e., lifting 50 lb. bags materials)
• Daily use of industrial equipment (i.e., forklift)
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Full-time position in a warehouse distribution facility.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Pet supplies, cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to thousands of free online courses

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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