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Job Description
_Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we helpcustomers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success._Why work for Dawn Foods?
Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!Competitive Pay401(K) + company match10 Paid Company HolidaysPaid Time OffProfessional trainingFamily-owned business over 100 years in serviceAn opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce Job Purpose and Overview This role is responsible for driving supply chain network optimization and continuous improvement across Dawn's North America distribution network. The position leads key initiatives spanning network design, facility build and modifications, warehouse systems optimization, and operational performance improvements. Serving as a critical link between operations, finance, IT, contractors, and external partners, this role ensures alignment across network strategy, facility design, material handling equipment (MHE), and fleet/facilities integration. The position also provides hands-on support to distribution centers, driving standardization, reporting visibility, and efficiency improvements. Shift Schedule (If Applicable): Exempt position (M-F 8AM-430PM)Remote/Hybrid Work Eligibility & Travel Requirements (If Applicable): Remote Position with 50% expected travel.
Lead supply chain network initiatives including distribution center builds, relocations, expansions, and capital improvement projects, ensuring alignment across fleet, facilities, and MHE design.
Serve as the supply chain representative for new building requirements, acting as a liaison between Dawn and contractors to ensure operational needs are translated into facility design and execution.
Support network optimization through layout design, storage configuration, slotting strategies, and material flow improvements.
Provide on-site and remote operational support to distribution centers, improving performance in safety, service, and cost.
Maintain and optimize pick path logic (updated biannually) to ensure efficient product flow and warehouse productivity.
Partners with site teams to identify continuous improvement opportunities, standardize best practices, and sustain results across the network.
Focus on operational accuracy, including addressing locations with inconsistent FEFO (First Expired, First Out) execution.
Leverage SAP, BI tools, and other data sources to develop and deliver actionable reporting (e.g., returns, delivery performance, network efficiency).Support real-time reporting capabilities to improve operational visibility and decision-making.
Utilize WMS, ELS, and slot optimization systems to drive productivity improvements and labor efficiency.
Oversee barcode creation and racking identification standards to ensure accuracy and traceability.
Act as a liaison across operations, IT, finance, contractors, and leadership to align priorities, communicate requirements, and drive execution.
Translate technical system capabilities into clear, actionable insights for business users at all levels.
Support training and adoption of systems and tools across the network.
Other Duties as assigned by your manager. What Does It Take to be a Sr. Manager Continuous Improvement & Supply Chain Network at Dawn Foods?
Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.
Strong ability to translate technical concepts into practical operational solutionsProven ability to influence/drive adoption across multiple levels of the organizationHighly organized with strong prioritization, project management skills, and attention to detailAnalytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive decisionsEffective communicator with strong relationship-building skillsBachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field. In lieu of a degree, 14 years of warehouse or distribution operations experience with progressive leadership responsibility.10+ years of warehouse or distribution operations experience, with progressive leadership responsibilityHands-on experience with:
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)Engineered Labor Standards (ELS)Slot optimization toolsSAP and business intelligence/reporting systemsExperience supporting network design, facility builds, or capital projects preferredExperience in food or foodservice distribution preferredStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to work in a Professional office environment and effectively work from home.
Travel for off-site training / team meetingsor to meet with contractor during new site construction as needed.
Team Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 poundsand up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Team member must be able to sit at a desk or walk around a facility... For full info follow application link. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability
PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.
Why should you apply? We invest in you!Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!Competitive Pay401(K) + company match10 Paid Company HolidaysPaid Time OffProfessional trainingFamily-owned business over 100 years in serviceAn opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce Job Purpose and Overview This role is responsible for driving supply chain network optimization and continuous improvement across Dawn's North America distribution network. The position leads key initiatives spanning network design, facility build and modifications, warehouse systems optimization, and operational performance improvements. Serving as a critical link between operations, finance, IT, contractors, and external partners, this role ensures alignment across network strategy, facility design, material handling equipment (MHE), and fleet/facilities integration. The position also provides hands-on support to distribution centers, driving standardization, reporting visibility, and efficiency improvements. Shift Schedule (If Applicable): Exempt position (M-F 8AM-430PM)Remote/Hybrid Work Eligibility & Travel Requirements (If Applicable): Remote Position with 50% expected travel.
Relocation Assistance:
Not Applicable What will you do as a Sr. Manager Continuous Improvement & Supply Chain Network at Dawn Foods?Lead supply chain network initiatives including distribution center builds, relocations, expansions, and capital improvement projects, ensuring alignment across fleet, facilities, and MHE design.
Serve as the supply chain representative for new building requirements, acting as a liaison between Dawn and contractors to ensure operational needs are translated into facility design and execution.
Support network optimization through layout design, storage configuration, slotting strategies, and material flow improvements.
Provide on-site and remote operational support to distribution centers, improving performance in safety, service, and cost.
Maintain and optimize pick path logic (updated biannually) to ensure efficient product flow and warehouse productivity.
Partners with site teams to identify continuous improvement opportunities, standardize best practices, and sustain results across the network.
Focus on operational accuracy, including addressing locations with inconsistent FEFO (First Expired, First Out) execution.
Leverage SAP, BI tools, and other data sources to develop and deliver actionable reporting (e.g., returns, delivery performance, network efficiency).Support real-time reporting capabilities to improve operational visibility and decision-making.
Utilize WMS, ELS, and slot optimization systems to drive productivity improvements and labor efficiency.
Oversee barcode creation and racking identification standards to ensure accuracy and traceability.
Act as a liaison across operations, IT, finance, contractors, and leadership to align priorities, communicate requirements, and drive execution.
Translate technical system capabilities into clear, actionable insights for business users at all levels.
Support training and adoption of systems and tools across the network.
Other Duties as assigned by your manager. What Does It Take to be a Sr. Manager Continuous Improvement & Supply Chain Network at Dawn Foods?
Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.
Strong ability to translate technical concepts into practical operational solutionsProven ability to influence/drive adoption across multiple levels of the organizationHighly organized with strong prioritization, project management skills, and attention to detailAnalytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive decisionsEffective communicator with strong relationship-building skillsBachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field. In lieu of a degree, 14 years of warehouse or distribution operations experience with progressive leadership responsibility.10+ years of warehouse or distribution operations experience, with progressive leadership responsibilityHands-on experience with:
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)Engineered Labor Standards (ELS)Slot optimization toolsSAP and business intelligence/reporting systemsExperience supporting network design, facility builds, or capital projects preferredExperience in food or foodservice distribution preferredStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to work in a Professional office environment and effectively work from home.
Travel for off-site training / team meetingsor to meet with contractor during new site construction as needed.
Team Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 poundsand up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Team member must be able to sit at a desk or walk around a facility... For full info follow application link. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability