Job Description

About the Role:

As Kalmbach Feeds continues to grow, we are looking for passionate, hard-working team members that live our values and help us develop new ideas, serve customers, improve our processes, build teams, and realize our growth. The Director of Warehouse Operations at Kalmbach Feeds will be responsible for all aspects of warehousing functions within the company. This position will be responsible for driving the financial, operational and cultural results within the warehouse. This is a hands on role that will require a significant investment in the development of processes and procedures as well as in the hiring and training of the right staff, assisting in the further development of a world-class experience for our customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implement and use advanced analytics tools to monitor trends, optimize processes, and support data-driven decision making.
• Establish and manage key KPI’s, internal and external, which can be measured and monitored for success
• Champion employee engagement initiatives to build morale, increase retention, and foster a culture of excellence
• Identify and implement system and process improvements that enable scalability and support evolving business needs
• Provide coaching and mentorship to the warehouse management team. Focusing on leadership skill-building and long-term succession planning
• Coordinates with other members of senior management to develop policies and initiatives that align with all departments
• Proactively manages quality and performance issues that impact customer satisfaction, identifying root causes and developing solution-based strategies that generate positive results

The Right Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Management or other related degree
• 10 - 15 years of experience in warehousing or supply chain, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership positions
• Experience working with WMS systems as well as related warehouse technology and software
• Proven record of successfully managing teams to complete multiple, time sensitive projects concurrently
• Experience with pick and pack operations is beneficial
• Documented ability to establish and drive a culture of continuous improvement leveraging best practice tools and methodologies, to deliver year-over-year cost reductions and efficiency improvements.
• Experienced in managing facilities that operate a 24/7 schedule and have staffing levels of greater than 100 team members
• Superior communication skills with demonstrated ability to be concise, articulate, and adapt the communication style to a specific audience

About the Company:

Kalmbach Feeds offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value. The Kalmbach family’s traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for six decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry. Kalmbach Feeds enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers. Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products. Our stringent ingredient testing, computer automated systems, patented technologies, dedicated manufacturing facilities, and in-house nutrition specialists guarantee it. Additional information regarding our exciting company can be found at and .

Kalmbach Feeds Offers:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on date of hire

401(K) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match

3 Weeks Paid Time Off in first year

Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

Competitive Compensation

On Staff Life Coach

Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans

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Kalmbach Feeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. The information contained within your resume and application, including employment history, educational history, and references, are subject to verification. Pre-employment drug screen (hair and urine), physical, and criminal background check required.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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