Manager Shift Operations

Company and Position Information:

Del Monte Foods (DMFC) is a multi-national food company headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, with a powerful portfolio of brands, including iconic Del Monte, Contadina and College Inn. Our premium-quality meal ingredients, snacks and beverages can be found in six out of ten U.S. households.

At Del Monte Foods, we believe in supporting one another. In helping our people shape their own careers - in letting them grow outward, upward and across disciplines. We are tending to the greater good, providing accessible, nourishing, great-tasting food for all. We are Del Monte Foods - Growers of Good.

The salary range for this role is:

Responsibilities:

The Manager Shift Operations will guide, direct and oversee all aspects of warehousing operations for the Midwest region, including packaging, shipping, inventory, budgets, WMS, safety, environmental and security using continuous improvement concepts. Ensure compliance with Del Monte Policies and Procedures which include Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality, Food Safety Systems, FSMA, and current issue of the BRC Standards.

• Builds a stable and positive work environment and workforce
• Conducts end-to-end operational assessment of current state vs. needs, prioritizes opportunities and ensure adequate plans to achieve targets
• Implement visual management tools that tracks operations key performance indicators
• Creates a balanced scorecard of metrics to measure, analyze and monitor performance and establishes appropriate review/response from such measures
• Partners with supporting leadership team to ensure common purpose and shared accountability in driving continuous improvement across the company
• Servant style leader and coach. Motivator. Culture builder
• Leverage data and maintain systems to collect metrics, and set performance targets
• Work in conjunction with accounting groups to ensure financial goals are properly established and subsequently maintained.
• Having an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong bias for action, with the tenacity to develop ideas, test and implement rapidly
• Ensure procedures are followed to maintain accurate finished goods physical inventory.
• Deliver superior service to internal and external customers
• Champion system adherence through proper coaching and hands on training as needed.
• Oversee safety programs in the warehouse to meet corporate and plant goals.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal and corporate food safety regulatory standards.
• Review and enforce company quality standards provided by facility, regional and corporate quality authorities.
• Other duties as assigned

Del Monte Foods Leadership Behaviors:

As leaders we:

Ground Our Teams

• Connect our teams to a clear strategy.

• Provide the support our teams need for success.

• Hold ourselves and our teams accountable.

Create the Climate

• Solve problems together with our teams.

• Enable smart risk taking.

• Empower our teams to make decisions and take action.

Nurture the Good

• Are intentional about building trust.

• Lead with empathy.

• Grow and develop our teams.

Qualifications:

• Shift is Monday-Friday 7am-4pm. Coverage for weekends/nights as needed.
• Bachelor's Degree in business or related field
• 5-10 years of experience in Warehouse/Logistics Operations
• Experience in computerized warehouse management and transportation management systems.
• Understanding of financial/accounting principles and operational budgeting.
• Proven experience in developing and managing annual operating plans (P&L).
• Ability to empower the workforce and build strong teams through hiring, developing, evaluating, training, coaching and succession planning.
• Proven ability to define performance measures directly related to business and hold people accountable for such.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build direct relationships with hourly associates while managing union contracts.
• Excellent customer service focus and results oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills, including SAP; proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Del Monte Foods is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position.

No sponsorship is available for this position.

No agencies or 3rd party vendors.