WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Trident Seafoods is North America's largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with global operations in 6 countries and serves customers in almost 60 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington (USA), Trident employs approximately 7,700 people worldwide each year and partners with over 2,700 independent fishermen and crewmembers in Alaska. Trident catches and processes virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also encompasses cultured and wild species sourced from an international network of trusted suppliers.

Summary:

The Warehouse Manager oversees all activities around purchased materials and finished goods in support of maintenance, engineering, and operations to include assessment of shipping and receiving, inventory counts and loss management, quality control, and oversight of Asset Management System. This position will manage Inventory, Warehouse and Shipping and Receiving teams.

Essential Functions:

(Responsibilities, Tasks, Supervisory Needs) Manages inventory of purchased indirect materials used in support of operations. Works with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities for improvement and develop/implement best practices/routines against Key Performance Indicators. Identifies and resolves root causes of inventory losses, working with cross-functional partners to problem solve and implement preventive measures. Manages reclamation of vendor quality issues and coordinates with buyers to ensure timely reimbursement. Coordinates and manages daily and perpetual physical cycle counting cadence, and monitors and reviews daily inventory adjustments and changes and reports on inventory levels, supply chain progress and procedural efficiency as requested. Resolves inventory discrepancies, problem orders and intercompany transfer issues. Analyzes and reports on inventory activities, cycle count process, changes and variances, including trends and root cause analysis. Examines the levels of supplies and raw material to determine shortages while monitoring demand and analyzing data to anticipate future supply and logistical needs. Oversees receiving and all warehouse activities to make sure work meets quality standards and is performed according to established procedures. Responsible for monitoring and scheduling service on forklifts and coordinating service on freezer(s) in conjunction with the Refrigeration Manager. Ensures the receipt, coordination, and safety of goods coming through the warehouse. Directs and prioritizes the daily activities of Shipping/Receiving personnel. Assists with the development, revision and enforcement of inventory management and procedures including record keeping, work instructions, ISO procedures, and other standard operational and work practices as necessary. Manages the delivery schedule of shipments. Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments. Oversees labor planning and scheduling of inventory control and warehouse staff - ensures all warehouse and inventory activities are completed timely, utilizing all personnel effectively. Includes prioritizing and delegating ad hoc requests in cooperation with operations personnel. Leads, develops, and mentors team, manages performance, completes evaluations according to Trident procedures and ensures adherence to policies and procedures. Works with HR and Plant Management to resolve personnel and performance issues and determine course of action. All other duties as assigned. Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

Required Qualifications:

(Education, Years of Experience, Certifications) 5 Years of experience in a production warehouse environment with prior supervisory or people leadership experience with duties that included shipping and receiving, warehouse and inventory management. HS Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education & Experiences:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school, or equivalent education and related experience. Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification. Experience with SAP. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Strong understanding of inventory management, supply chain principles, and warehouse best practices. Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and SAP. Experience in mentoring teams and improving employee productivity. Knowledge of industrial safety regulation and maintaining a safe and secure environment. Ability to analyze inventory data, optimize layouts, and improve process efficiency.

Work environment:

Working in both a temperature-controlled production facility and sub-zero freezer warehouse. Regularly around loud noisy environment.

Work Ability Requirements:

Ability to work at a desk for long periods of time. Regularly required to stand, walk, climb. Ability to operate a forklift. Work Authorizations This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.