What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at Fresh Del Monte Produce Company?
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable fruits and vegetables under our Fresh and Foods divisions. Our diverse product portfolio proudly bears the Del Monte® brand and also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts - available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.
Benefits We Offer Include:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer-paid life & disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 7 Company Paid Holidays
- 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
- Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
- Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date
Purpose of Position:
Del Monte Foods is the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, a global grower, producer and marketer of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable produce. Del Monte Foods has a powerful portfolio of brands, including the iconic Del Monte®, Contadina® and S&W®. We are currently seeking a Warehouse Manager.
The Warehouse Manager will guide and oversee all warehousing operations for the McAllen, Texas Distribution Center, including shipping, inventory management, financial processes, WMS functionality, safety, personnel leadership, environmental compliance, and security. Drive continuous improvement across all functions while ensuring full adherence to Del Monte policies and procedures, including Quality, Food Safety Systems, FSMA requirements, and the current BRC Standards.
Accountabilities:
Collaboration
- Delivers superior service to internal and external customers, ensuring timely, accurate, and quality focused operations. focused operations.
- Builds strong cross functional relationships that support seamless execution across warehousing, quality, finance, and corporate teams. functional relationships that support seamless execution across warehousing, quality, finance, and corporate teams.
- Works in conjunction with accounting groups to ensure financial goals are properly established and subsequently maintained.
- Creates a balanced scorecard of metrics and establishes routines to review performance with stakeholders.
- Builds a stable, positive, and high performing work environment that encourages teamwork, trust, and shared accountability. performing in a work environment that encourages teamwork, trust, and shared accountability.
Commitment
- Serves as a servant style leader and coach; actively supports employees through hands-on training, guidance, and development. style leader and coach; actively supports employees through hands on training, guidance, and development.
- Champions system adherence through proper coaching, on the floor support, and active reinforcement of expectations. The floor support, and active reinforcement of expectations.
- Oversee warehouse safety programs and ensure alignment with corporate safety goals through visible leadership and participation.
- Ensures compliance with local, state, federal, and corporate food safety and quality standards by consistently inspecting, reviewing, and reinforcing behaviors. safety and quality standards by consistently inspecting, reviewing, and reinforcing behaviors.
- Maintains accurate finished goods inventory through rigorous oversight of processes, audits, and daily operational engagement. goods inventory through rigorous oversight of processes, audits, and daily operational engagement.
Problem Solving
- Conducts end-to-end operational assessments to evaluate gaps, prioritize opportunities, and implement plans that drive business performance. End to end operational assessments to evaluate gaps, prioritize opportunities, and implement plans that drive business performance.
- Utilizes Continuous Improvement tools to implement or refine processes that strengthen business continuity, reduce waste, and elevate operational efficiency.
- Implements or improves visual management tools that monitor KPIs and increase operational transparency.
- Leverages data and maintains systems to set performance targets, measure outcomes, and identify root cause solutions. cause solutions.
- Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset and strong bias for action, rapidly testing and implementing ideas that improve warehouse operations and business results.
Other
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Manage all warehousing operations for the McAllen Distribution Center.
- Drive continuous improvement across the McAllen Distribution Center functions.
- Developing and manage annual operating plans (P&L).
- Define performance measures directly related to business operations and ensure accountability.
Minimum Skills Required:
- 5-10 years of experience in Warehouse/Logistics Operations
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain related field, preferred
- Experience in computerized warehouse management and transportation management systems.
- Understanding 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 and salaried team members.
- Excellent customer service focus and results oriented.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer skills, including SAP; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Bilingual Spanish, preferred
***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses.***
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.
We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values - Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity - we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.