Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Universal Pure
Job overview
The Warehouse Manager at Universal Pure oversees warehouse and cold storage operations to ensure safe and efficient product flow and inventory management.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing warehouse personnel, overseeing training, auditing inventory, improving processes, ensuring safety compliance, coordinating with other departments, maintaining training records, and supporting career development and succession planning.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a degree in logistics, supply chain management, or business administration preferred, or 5-7 years of industry experience, strong warehouse management knowledge, leadership skills, and hands-on WMS experience preferred.
Career development
The role includes identifying high performers for career management and aiding with succession planning, indicating opportunities for professional growth within the team.
Work environment and culture
The job operates in a cold, wet, refrigerated manufacturing and warehousing environment requiring physical activity and adherence to safety standards.
Team overview
The manager leads a team of warehouse personnel, associates, and supervisors, focusing on training and performance improvement.
Job location and travel
The position is located within a manufacturing and warehousing facility with cold storage at around 35 degrees Fahrenheit, requiring physical presence on the production floor.
Unique job features
The job requires physical ability to handle cold environments, lifting, and pushing/pulling heavy loads, with a hands-on approach to problem solving on the production floor.
Company overview
Universal Pure is a leading provider of cold chain solutions, specializing in high-pressure processing (HPP) and related services for the food and beverage industry. The company generates revenue by offering HPP, cold storage, kitting, and logistics services that help extend shelf life, ensure food safety, and maintain product quality. Founded in 2001, Universal Pure has grown through strategic acquisitions and expansions, establishing itself as a key player in the cold chain sector. Their focus on innovation and customer service has positioned them as a trusted partner for manufacturers seeking to enhance product safety and freshness.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your leadership experience managing warehouse teams and your ability to oversee operations in cold storage environments, highlighting familiarity with safety protocols and inventory management.
Focus on showcasing your expertise with warehouse management systems (WMS), training and mentoring skills, and your track record of process improvements and compliance with safety standards.
Apply through multiple channels including Universal Pure's corporate careers page and LinkedIn, ensuring you submit your resume where recruiters actively search for candidates.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Universal Pure warehouse or logistics managers and supervisors; initiate conversations by referencing recent company news, asking about team culture, or expressing your enthusiasm for warehouse innovation and safety initiatives.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'warehouse management,' 'inventory audits,' 'team leadership,' 'WMS,' 'safety compliance,' and 'process improvement' to increase the likelihood of passing automated screenings.
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