Warehouse Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About us

We are a team of airline catering enthusiasts who believe flying is the greatest privilege and opportunity in the world. And, believe it should be a nice experience for everyone. Air Fayre is an award-winning catering team that is in search of the best and the brightest to join our dynamic team of airline catering enthusiasts.

As a member of the team, your mission will be to support in-flight catering to the world’s major airlines out of LAX, providing delicious inflight food and beverage services that make travelers and crews happy-achieved through our attentive employees. You will have a direct impact on customer satisfaction in this exciting industry!

Position : Warehouse Manager, Gardena, CA

Air Fayre offers benefits including!

• An excellent compensation package that includes a quarterly performance bonus program.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees & dependents at 80% premium sponsorship.
• Free short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
• 2-4 weeks of paid vacation
• 401K with a match

About the Role:

The Warehouse Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of our warehouse facility in Los Angeles. This position is responsible for effectively planning, managing, and coordinating the receiving, storage, and distribution of Air Fayre’s inventory of Dry, Cooler, and Freezer products. Ensure accurate and timely inventory and cycle counting, timely order fulfillment, and efficient operations while maintaining safety standards and optimizing costs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in warehouse management or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control and warehouse operations through MRP and WMS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ServSafe certification/extensive knowledge of HACCP
• Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Certification in logistics or supply chain management.
• OSHA certification

Responsibilities:

• Take accountability for the coordination, planning, assigning, and prioritization of work in the warehouse.
• Ensure that the warehouse department is running efficiently and optimally.
• Develop and promote a team culture which is customer focused with a primary emphasis upon improved flexibility of operations.
• Manage and ensure compliance to inventory accuracy and departmental cost control.
• Reviewing warehouse procedures and continually evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Produce and manage departmental rosters and holidays in an effective manner.
• Ensure good warehousing practices and adherence to the Quality Management Systems that are in place.
• Responsible for the maintenance and implementation of good Health and Safety measures in the work environment.
• To keep up to date and appraised of all new health and safety and fire legislation and bring in to action any recommendations.
• Undertaking perpetual inventory maintenance and management.
• Assist in monitoring the development of the warehouse team through continual job assessments and training needs.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork/administration is completed on time and accurately by team members.
• Responsible for warehouse, HACCP logs and adhere to food safety practices.
• Responsible for inventory integrity, FIFO practices, and waste control.
• Work, train, and monitor continuous improvement initiatives and standard work

Skills:

The required skills in warehouse operations and inventory control are essential for managing the daily activities of the warehouse effectively. Proficiency in shipping and receiving processes ensures that products are handled correctly and delivered on time. Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) allows the Warehouse Manager to streamline operations and maintain accurate inventory records. Strong leadership skills are necessary for training and motivating staff, fostering a productive work environment. Additionally, understanding supply chain operations enhances the ability to coordinate with other departments and improve overall efficiency.

Join us in our mission to uphold the highest standards of quality in our products while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. We look forward to your application!