Distribution Center Manager Jobs in Minnesota

Job Title: Warehouse Manager Company: Hot Stuff Foods (Lettieri's) Location: Shakopee, MN Description: Lettieri's (a division of Hot Stuff Foods LLC) a "grab-n-go" food manufacturer selling to the convenience and food services, is hiring full time positions. Great benefit package. Warehouse Manager Responsibilities: Oversee all Supply Chain activities including but not limited to receiving, warehousing, outside storage, ingredient and finished goods selection, shipping and logistics. Recruit, hire and train employees.  Plan, assign and direct work flow.  Conduct employee performance appraisals.  Address complaints and resolves problems.  Support and encourage Hot Stuff Foods/Lettieri's policies and procedures. Responsible for departmental budget. Confer with other personnel to ensure coordination of distribution activities with activities of other functions to include production, sales, records control and purchasing. Maintain warehouse equipment and facility. Identify/develop/deploy/improve Supply Chain systems as required. Maintain and improve GMP's, OSHA and HACCP requirements. Comply with all company policies. Qualifications: Preferred Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year university in Business, Material or Engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  APICS certification helpful. Microsoft Word and Excel, SAP experience required. Ability to read, speak and write in English with speaking Spanish as a plus.  Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, yet be flexible and have ability to work in a team environment. If operating a forklift, must have forklift certificate. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Must have the ability to be frequently exposed to extreme cold.  The employee is required to spend periods of time wearing freezer suits and boots. Must have flexible work schedule. Please send resume to: Lettieri's Human Resource Department 5301 12th Avenue East Shakopee, MN  55379 or click on "Apply Now" button below

Job Title: Senior Operations Analyst - Warehouse Management System Support Company: Target Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: JOIN US AS A Senior Operations Analyst - Warehouse Management System SupportSimilar Industry Titles and Key Words: Manhattan, Warehouse Management System, WMS, target.com, FC, fulfillment center, logistics, transportation, supply chain, analyst, operations, system supportAbout This OpportunityAdvance your leadership and operational skills to a new level by inspiring and achieving great performance. Apply cutting-edge technologies to optimize our critical supply chain network. Drive sales profitably by delivering what guests want.Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals. As a Senior Operations Analyst - Warehouse Management System (WMS) Support you'll take the lead as you…· Subject matter expert for WMS initiatives and future business planning to support Distribution, Target.com, and Fulfillment Center Teams· Provide system and business process knowledge to support configuration changes to support the WMS· Liaison between Manhattan and FCs to support upgrades/code changes and reporting systems enhancements· Drive system changes to support operational best practices and process enhancement initiatives including those requiring WMS system changes· Liaison between 3rd party vendors, Facility Operations and FC to support Warehouse Control System interfaces and configuration and reporting enhancements· Drive and support projects as assigned by Business Manager - WMS or Senior Manager - FulfillmentRequirements• Bachelor's degree• Strong analytical, reasoning and organizational skills• Excellent oral and written communication skills• Ability to travel to multiple Fulfillment Centers• Project management experience• Ability to deal effectively with conflictBenefitsEligible team members will receive one of the best earnings packages anywhere, including competitive pay, all-around insurance coverage, 401(k), flexible scheduling, training and development and many other perks and benefits. Target is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is a drug-free workplace.About Target®Expect the Best. At Target, we have a vision: to become the best - the best culture and brand, the best place for growth and the company with the best reputation. We offer an inclusive, collaborative and energetic work environment that rewards those who perform. We deliver engaging, innovative and on-trend experiences for our team members and our guests. We invest in our team members' futures by developing leaders and providing a breadth of opportunities for professional development. It takes the best to become the best, and we are committed to building a team that does the right thing for our guests, shareholders, team members and communities.Minneapolis-based Target Corporation serves guests at stores nationwide and at Target.com. Target is committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946, the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education®.

Job Title: Supply Chain Coordinator - Animal Nutrition Company: Cargill Location: Hopkins, MN Description: I choose Opportunity. Whatever job you're looking for, you can probably find it at Cargill. Our diverse partnerships across a variety of industries mean countless career opportunities for you. It's your choice. It's your future. And you can make it happen at Cargill.   Cargill Animal Nutrition provides customized animal productivity solutions to commercial producers across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Rather than focusing on standardized nutrition products, we create customized ingredient blends and management programs to fit each situation. Our research-proven management and nutrition technologies suit the specific needs of our diverse array of customers. And our animal nutrition and management experts offer the scope and creativity to serve the unique needs of each customer.    Title: Supply Chain Coordinator - Bagged Feed Ingredients & Outside Manufactured Feeds   Position Overview: The Supply Chain Coordinator ensures Cargill Animal Nutrition's US feed mill locations have an acceptable supply of bagged feed ingredients (used to manufacture the finished animal feed: namely vitamins, minerals, preservatives, etc.) and outside manufactured feeds.  This is accomplished by taking into account current inventory levels, future usages, and transit times from various suppliers in order to operate the supply chain most efficiently. In order to successfully accomplish these tasks, this position must work closely with our procurement team, feed mill locations, suppliers and carriers.     Accountabilities: ·         Maintain appropriate inventory of bagged ingredients and outside manufactured feeds. ·         Complete quarterly evaluations on plant inventory levels and use of working capital. ·         Reduce/eliminate ingredient outages at the plant. ·         Work with procurement team to ensure preferred suppliers are utilized. ·         Update bag ingredient and outside manufactured feeds pricing monthly. Skills: Required: Strong analytical skills.    Strong ability to multi task.   Strong understanding of Excel spreadsheets. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Strong interpersonal skills. Capacity to promote and embrace change. Creative and innovative thinking. 4 year degree   Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services.  Founded in 1865, the privately held company employs 159,000 people in 68 countries.  Cargill helps customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to applying its global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges wherever it does business.     Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Warehouse Coordinator Company: Company Confidential Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: Supply company is in search of a Warehouse Coordinator for the Minneapolis area.  We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who can work with minimal supervision.  The qualified candidate must have strong work ethic with a "take charge" attitude. The positions responsibilities include:Maintaining up to a 100,000 square foot warehouse Scheduling deliveries and drop offs of materials scheduling loading dock use Checking and verifying shipping records and handling questions or concerns regarding shipping issues Inventory control Local deliveries Maintenance of safety program The requirements for this position include:High school degree or equivalent Ability to manage your time effectively A minimum of 2+ years experience in warehouse coordination CDL license is a plus Ability to work independently Strong work ethic Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel) Knowledge of Great Plains computer program is a plus Strong follow up and organizational skills Ability to drive a stand up and sit down forklift

Job Title: Production and Warehouse Manager Company: FDD Location: Thief River Falls, MN Description: Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Production and Warehouse Manager provides leadership and direction to the production, maintenance and warehouse / shipping departments in the areas of responsibility including: administration, production, processing, packaging, scheduling, sanitation, quality, purchasing, safety and environmental, maintenance, shipping, receiving, managing employees. This position directly supervises production, maintenance and cooler employees to maximize productivity of assigned shifts and areas. This includes training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, coordinating weekly Continuous Improvement (CI) meetings, addressing product and employee complaints, and resolving problems. This person carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies, OSHA regulations and applicable laws while following all established CI processes and the Management Operating Structure (MOS). He/she works with the Plant Manager as the liaison between the Plant and other departments including Sales, Administration, Distribution, Corporate, and State and Federal Regulatory Personnel. Duties include: Plans, directs and coordinates the activities of the manufacturing facility and shipping department to ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, produced, and loaded at the lowest possible cost to meet the customer’s requirements while maintaining established safety and quality standards in a safe and sanitary work environment that is in compliance with the Company’s policies, and all State and Federal regulations. Analyzes plant operations and key metrics to ensure that the facility maintains high quality and safety standards to continue to maintain our leadership position in the industry. Is responsible for expense management and control, including shrink, labor and overhead costs utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques and a Management Operating Structure (MOS). Works to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques and a Management Operating Structure (MOS). Manages both the maintenance and capital projects for the site. Utilizes mechanical and electrical expertise to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings and grounds. Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system to optimize asset utilization through scheduled preventative maintenance. Implements corrective actions identified by key maintenance performance indicators as a means to create overall equipment effectiveness. Remains current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation. Ensures corporate policies and standards are followed in both capital project implementation as well as daily maintenance. Ensures that Standard Operating Procedures are developed and maintained for all aspects of the business. Coordinates the load out schedule with in-house distribution and outside contractors to ensure the timely and accurate load out and receiving of all products. Monitors, on a daily basis, the inventory and codes of all products in the cooler to ensure proper rotation and traceability of all items. Ensures all transactions are recorded timely and accurately, to reflect a correct inventory position at any time. These include shipments, donations, product loss and damage. Monitors and manages all aspects of employee performance. Ensures full compliance with all quality assurance standards, especially good housekeeping and overall cleanliness of products and work areas. Monitors and strives to achieve the successful attainment of the Sales to Service Metrics targeted. Contains and/or reduces cost and drives productivity within the department. Cooperates in a cross-functional manner as a change agent with all departments within the Company. Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating. Provides management of employees directly or through supervisors to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management. If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in negotiations, grievances or other contract related activities and discussions.  Leads by example with the Dean Foods Code of Ethics. This includes following Company policies, standards and specifications. Performs other duties as assigned. Scheduled Workdays & Hours: This management position would work overlapping hours with the Plant Manager; projected hours are 4:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Job Title: Distribution Center Manager in Training Company: Clopay Corporation Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: Company: Clopay Corporation Job Title: Distribution Center Manager in Training Jobid: clopay-clopayFY10DC18 Job Location: Minneapolis, MN, 55405, USA Description: Distribution Center Manager in Training Minneapolis, MN Duration:Full Time Description: Clopay Building Products is North America?s largest residential garage door manufacturer. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service as well as unsurpassed quality and innovative products. Our employees are the cornerstone of our success and we are looking for dynamic individuals to join our team. We have an EXCELLENT TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY for an enthusiastic, high-potential individual looking to build a career and achieve advancement in Distribution Management. This entry-level management training position will be located out of our Minneapolis, MN Distribution Center. The Distribution Center Manager Trainee position is responsible for learning and performing all aspects of the duties of the Manager in the assigned geographic location. This candidate will be assigned to various departments in the distribution center during the training period. Following the successful completion of the management training period, the candidate will be assigned a management position in a distribution center within the United States. This position will work closely with Distribution Center Management to gain exposure to all aspects of distribution operations. The candidate will work with various employees through the supply chain network, to include distribution, customer service, traffic, and purchasing to learn operational procedures. In addition, this candidate will be exposed to other areas of the company such as sales, marketing and human resources, to gain an in-depth working knowledge of company operations. This is an approximate twelve-month assignment, designed to provide a broad base of knowledge in preparation for application for advancement within the company. In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties: * Learn and apply company operations, policies, and procedures within the distribution network. * Work with assigned mentor and Region Operations Manager to achieve defined performance goals. * Successfully complete the manager in training program within the established time frames. * Gain exposure with the hiring, training, and evaluation practices, while working productively with a high sense of professionalism, urgency, and orientation towards positive customer service. * Gain exposure to managing expenses, and operating ratios, as well as monitoring and managing product inventory, order entry, pricing policies, shipping & delivery logistics, and credit policies. * Assist distribution center management and the Sales team, to achieve sales and profit objectives by developing and executing consultative sales strategies for existing accounts, while promoting brand awareness and value selling to new business opportunities. * Assist distribution center management to promote a sales-oriented environment in the location by communicating sales goals, strategies, and measurements, in addition to attending training on sales methodology and customer service. * All other duties as assigned by the DC management team. Our employees are rewarded with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick and vacation time as well as a matching 401(k) savings plan. Please visit our website at www.clopay.com to learn more about our company. An Equal Opportunity Employer, providing a drug-free work environment. EOE M/F/D/V Job Requirements: The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications: * Bachelor?s Degree in a related discipline, such as Supply Chain, Business Administration, Sales, or Marketing is required. * At least 3 years of distribution/warehousing or sales/marketing experience, along with the skills to be a self-starting and self-motivated distribution professional. * The ability to travel upwards of 50% of the time throughout the distribution center network, as well the ability and willingness to relocate to another Distribution Center within the United States at the successful conclusion of the training program. * The ability to frequently bend, stoop, stretch, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds, as well as use office equipment with manual dexterity. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. * Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential. * Experience with Oracle is a preferred, but not required.

Job Title: Distribution Center Manager Company: Owens & Minor Location: Mounds View, MN Description: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.      Manages and coordinates the unloading of inbound shipments, orderly stacking of product, and the picking and staging of outbound shipments. 2.      Manages teammates that verify required inbound/outbound paperwork with drivers, ensuring that all products are properly counted. 3.      Manages the distribution center transportation fleet including delivery expense, routing, DOT compliance, and hiring drivers. 4.      Manages the efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment. Inspects physical condition of warehouse and equipment and prepares work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement of equipment. 5.      Establishes and manages work schedules and ensures that the schedules are correctly implemented and that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly. 6.      Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area and assists in maintaining the security and safety of the warehouse. 7.      Manages total adherence to all Federal and State statutes regarding warehouse operation including DOH, Board of Pharmacy, DOT, FDA and OSHA regulations.  8.      Manages movement of products to storage areas with proper equipment and efficiently stacks and stores the merchandise in the appropriate area. 9.      Responsible for inventory control by coordinating and/or checking in product returns and updates inventory balances on hand.  Ensures all practices and procedures comply with audit requirements and meet operational standards. 10.  Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with such activities as production, sales, records control, and purchasing. 11.  Directs salvage of damaged or used material. 12.  Supervises the accuracy of all shipping documents -- gathers and maintains all data records relative to shipping activities. 13.  Screens and hires warehouse personnel and issues work assignments.  Conducts, hires, develops, counsels, and provides training for new warehouse teammates. 14.  Responsible for process improvement and process management of all inbound receiving, put-away, picking, shipping and inventory control.   15.  Manages and develops supervisory staff that leads the warehouse teammates.   16.  Maintains warehouse budget and controls spending for supplies, warehouse labor and transportation expense on a daily basis.   17.  Performs additional duties as directed.