Manager, Warehouse and Logistics

Our Story:

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Climate & Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title:        Manager, Warehouse & Logistics

Location:        Conyers, GA             

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Manager, Warehouse & Logistics who will be responsible for overseeing and improving, logistics and materials management functions for the Conyers, GA manufacturing site.  Inbound / Outbound freight, Stockroom & Material Delivery, Purchasing of Raw Materials and Components, Inventory Accuracy, Staffing for Salary and Indirect Materials Team Members and People Development. He / She will be responsible for implementing tools and processes that improve operating efficiencies and reduce cost within the end-to-end supply chain.

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

• Oversee all Warehouse, Materials Handling and Transportation activities.
• Track supplier on-time delivery while optimizing cost and inventory.
• Work with Quality to manage rejections and returns with vendors.
• Ensure compliance with any SOX requirements pertaining to area of responsibility.
• Support the Engineering Change process with appropriate phase-in and phase-out plans for all purchased components.
• Ensure adequate stockroom and line-side inventory levels to support on-time schedule attainment.
• Ensure timely and accurate material movement transactions (receipt, put-away, pick, issue, adjust)
• Lead material / inventory control & planning activities including the coordination of cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Work closely with carriers to ensure products are shipped per customer delivery schedules.
• Work with HR, Maintenance, and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure adequate safety procedures and equipment are in place for all team members.
• Lead Continuous Improvement and Cost Reduction projects in accordance with Plant Management goals.
• Participate in SIOP meetings and provide all necessary supporting data / metrics.
• Lead root-cause, corrective-action exercise for transportation or material delivery related issues.
• Establish KPI’s to measure and control department performance and create action plans to improve / correct deviations.
• Manage Raw and FG Materials Warehouse projects on time and within budget.
• Enforce and implement company policy, safety rules and regulations.
• Provide effective team leadership to develop and maintain a robust team. Mentor and assist others in expanding their skill sets and knowledge base.
• Other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

What are the basic qualifications?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent
• 5-7 years in Supply Chain roles (Purchasing, Materials Warehousing, Logistics, Transportation, SIOP and/or Production Control), preferably in a Manufacturing environment
• 2-5 years’ experience in Logistics and Warehouse Management.
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What are the preferred qualifications?

• 2-5 years’ experience supervising others.
• APICS certification
• Lean / Six Sigma experience
• Experience managing a team including hiring and retention, performance reviews, and discipline. 
• Experience with Oracle & AS400 ERP systems
• Experience working with Power BI
• Experience in an S&OP environment
• Experience with ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills

To be a great fit for the role:

Passion and demonstrated success in managing supply chain and operations process improvements, as well as an individual that can gain credibility as a business partner. The successful candidate should have:

• Business acumen and a passion for making a difference in the business.
• The ability to drive processes across a system, see trends and analyze data
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and drive a sustainable resolution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to act as a catalyst for building organizational effectiveness and efficiency. 
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and knowledge of MRP with a demonstrated understanding of, supply chain management practices, bills of material, print reading, and knowledge of material control.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities and quickly adapt in a fast-paced high-energy environment.

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

What’s in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.