Our Business:

1440 Foods is a sports and active nutrition company on a mission to energize people to unleash their potential with a focused portfolio of accessible, great-tasting health and wellness brands: Pure Protein® nutrition bars; and Body Fortress® high efficacy protein powders; MET-Rx® high-performance meal replacements.

Why 1440 Foods?

We provide you with the Energy to Unleash Your Potential! You have 1440 minutes in each day and we will provide you with the opportunity to engage, be challenged and have fun working in a state of the art food manufacturing facility. We provide:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Health and wellness benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability) and 401k plan.
• Opportunity to shape the quality processes and culture of a fast-growing start-up.
• Work with a passionate and an energized team dedicated to making a positive impact on society.

Job Summary:
As the Distribution Manager, you will be a key leader overseeing warehousing, materials management, receivals & shipments, and distribution processes. You will manage a team of material handlers and distribution supervisors across shifts, ensuring materials are received and handled correctly, they are efficiently stored, and pre-positioned for production lines; finished products stored and/or shipped in a timely and adequate manner, either to the warehouse, to co-packing or to customers. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new plant start-up and play a vital role in streamlining our distribution processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Materials Management: Oversee materials management processes, from receival to, pre-positioning ensuring efficient handling and availability of materials to support uninterrupted production.
• Shipping Coordination: Manage shipping operations, coordinating with carriers and logistics teams to ensure receivals and on-time deliveries, outbound shipping meeting customers' needs and expectations, while optimizing transportation costs.
• Team Leadership: Lead and supervise material handlers and distribution supervisors across shifts, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to ensure a high-performing and motivated workforce.
• Process Optimization: Streamline distribution processes, develop SOPs, and implement best practices to improve efficiency, reduce lead times, and minimize errors in material handling, order prepping & picking, and shipping.
• Inventory Control: Implement effective inventory control measures to track materials and finished goods, ensure accurate counts, and minimize discrepancies, contributing to cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with planning, production, procurement, logistics and warehousing, and other departments to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of distribution activities that impact production operations.
• Safety Compliance: Prioritize safety in distribution activities, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, codes, and standards to maintain a safe working environment.
• System Implementation and Expertise: Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and WMS system to manage warehouse inventory and system performance. Determine the best set-up and policies for WMS and inventory management, and the system's implementation. Training and team members and maintenance while defining business requirements to be most effective.
• Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Collaborate with finance and senior management to develop and manage the distribution budget and allocate resources effectively to meet distribution goals and projects.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of materials management, shipping processes, and distribution best practices. Customer service knowledge/experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment, providing excellent service to internal and external partners.
• Passion for operational excellence, safety, and fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience (10 years) in distribution management, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience in managing and leading a team of material handlers and supervisors, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

Work Environment:

Exposure to both the office setting and food manufacturing facility.

• Significant amount of time working at a computer station.
• Occasional visits to various areas of the manufacturing floor.
• Must wear required PPE while in all manufacturing areas.
• Moving parts and machinery are present in the plant.

Physical demands:

• Frequent sitting, standing, or walking.
• Occasional ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to physically perform functions of repetitive motion, grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, balancing, and climbing.
• Noise levels will vary, higher noise levels exist while in the plant operations areas.