Assistant Vice President, Warehouse (Connecticut) at Martignetti Companies

Description

Position Overview:

The Assistant Vice President, Warehouse and Delivery serves as an integral part of the management team reporting to and supporting the VP of Warehouse and Delivery Operations. The professional in this position will exhibit strong leadership and team building skills to help propel the company to achieve its goals. This role will partner with the VP of Warehouse and Delivery Operations to support and maximize effectiveness with all warehouse functions including but not limited to, receiving, stocking, picking, loading, and delivering within a facility handling 1.5 to 1.8 million cases annually. This critical role will tie together all aspects of warehousing and delivery operations. The successful candidate will have proven abilities and credentials to lead, optimize and troubleshoot various systems, provide guidance to the maintenance team and direct day-to-day operations. Our Connecticut warehouse is located in Stratford operating multiple shifts with one labor union.

Key Accountabilities

• Leads the personal and professional development of management and hourly associates by:
• Ensuring the on-going evolution of strong training programs and the opportunity for associates to take advantage of them.
• Providing opportunities for employees to participate in a wide range of distribution center functional experiences and to work in our various warehouse facilities and departments.
• Performing periodic honest and forthright one-on-one performance reviews throughout the year, helping direct reports and others construct clear personal and professional objectives, and responding appropriately to developmental opportunities.
• Detailing and documenting operational changes to solidify a dedicated planning/execution culture within the supply chain organization.
• Planning long-range to ensure a steady flow of qualified applicants ready to be promoted from within.
• Prepares both short-term operating plans and long-term strategic plans to ensure both quality service and low cost.
• Continually maintain established sales, customer service, and delivery expectations
• Establish and maintain staffing and equipment needs for operation
• Researches new technologies and processes to help the Department achieve its objectives more efficiently.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and controls
• Hire, train, and develop managers and supervisors for the warehouse and delivery operations
• Determine and monitor daily production schedule, establish priorities and ensure that all tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Helps prepares realistic operating budgets and the development of both short and long-term plans.
• Utilize and leverage systems to optimize operational throughput.
• Extensive responsibility for identifying, and leading implementation of process improvements across the arena.
• Work closely with unionized labor force and its representative to maintain a collaborative and cohesive environment.
• Assist the Vice President of Warehouse and Delivery Operations in all facets of the operation.
• Achieve all established service levels for the warehouse and delivery operations.
• Assist to develop and meet annual budget goals and asset protection objectives.
• Utilize best practices to meet customer expectations and successfully manage changes.
• Cross-train all managers to ensure proper department coverage and development.
• Work closely with the unionized labor force and its representatives to maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Proactively maintain effective communication and collaboration with all other departments of the Company.
• Ensure adherence to all Company policies and procedures as well as to collective bargaining agreements.
• Responsible for the preparation of the functional requirements and selection of information technology solutions necessary to support the Department’s objectives.
• Partner with Environmental Health and Safety Manager to develop and implement training and safety programs.
  
  

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: To perform at a proficient level and be fully qualified, a person would be expected to have:

• Solid understanding of OSHA regulations.
• Excellent communication, coaching and leadership skills.
• Effectively function in a challenging, fast paced, Union environment.
• Develop and set policy for interaction with information technology groups.
• Train, support, and coach next level of management in preparation for advancement.
• Strong understanding of inventory control and asset protection procedures.
• Work closely with the safety manager to support all safety initiatives.
• Expertise in implementation and optimization of warehousing and delivery automation.
• A strong change agent who will utilize critical thinking to problem solve.
• Effective, clear and persuasive oral and written communications
• Ability to negotiate and administer contracts with outside vendors
• Ability to lead, motivate and secure performance of staff positions in achieving key performance goals
• Exceptional analytical skills
  
  

Education/Experience/Training

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Business Administration, Logistics or Industrial Engineering.
• Ten years’ distribution center experience, wine and spirits industry experience preferred.
• Six Sigma, 8d or alternative problem-solving methodology experience is a plus.
  
  

Physical Demands And Environment

• Position will be required to work flexible hours as required in support of the department’s objectives and will be required to travel infrequently.
• Work requires frequent standing or walking throughout the workday
• Work requires considerable mental concentration to effectively execute complex tasks requiring periods of focused mental and visual concentration
  
  

At Martignetti Companies, we take pride in creating an environment where you can bring your best self to work. We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We demonstrate this commitment through our dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion by offering a robust benefits package that includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a comprehensive 401K plan, and employee discounts. We welcome everyone to apply and join a company that truly believes its employees are its greatest asset!

Martignetti Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, and local laws. We also comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where we have facilities.

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NOTE: This job description covers the essentials but isn’t exhaustive. Employees may be asked to take on additional tasks or duties to help meet the evolving needs of our organization.