Assistant Storage Manager

Position: Assistant Storage Manager

Location/Department: Lancaster, PA/Storage

Status: Full-Time/Salaried

Reports To: General Manager Storage

Our Company

Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Co Inc. is a subsidiary of Universal Corporation, the leading global leaf tobacco supplier. Lancaster Leaf manages Universal’s dark air cured tobacco operations in all relevant traditional dark air-cured origins. Operations in Lancaster, PA. consist of a processing facility, storage facility, and main office which also houses Universal’s dark air cured regional headquarters. The Company also has a cutting/flavoring line in the Dominican Republic. Lancaster Leaf supplies virtually all of the major cigar manufacturers in the U.S. with filler, binder, and wrapper from the U.S. and other origins. In addition to domestic supply, Lancaster exports filler, binder, and wrapper to international cigar manufacturers. Lancaster Leaf contracts directly with farmers in all dark air cured growing regions of the U.S. which include Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky.

Summary

As an Assistant Storage Manager at Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Company, you will lead and support a team of over 40 employees while overseeing daily shipping and receiving operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency. You’ll coordinate schedules with the Traffic Department, collaborate with managers across multiple locations to maintain precise inventory control, and foster a culture of communication, accountability, and continuous improvement. In this role, you’ll identify opportunities for process enhancements, implement best practices, and drive operational excellence across all functions.

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

• Supervise and mentor a team of 40 employees, providing guidance and support to drive high performance and professional development.
• Oversee daily shipping and receiving operations to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient processes.
• Maintain clear communication across departments to align priorities and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving schedules with the Traffic Department to optimize workflow and
• minimize delays.
• Partner with managers across locations to monitor and manage inventory, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in inventory control.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and accountability by building strong relationships, encouraging open dialogue, and motivating teams to achieve operational goals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance productivity and quality standards.
• Align and coordinate with Storage, Logistics, and Customer delivery schedules to ensure seamless operations
• Ensure load lists and files are accurate and put in specific warehouse locations
• Make sure every incoming tobacco bale or carton is properly barcoded
• Oversee the Inventory Accuracy of Receiving Warehouses and conduct quarterly Inventory counts
• Work with various levels of personnel to ensure tobacco runs are pulled in time for production schedule
• Enforce Company safety protocols and policies within the Department and offer recommendations as needed

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 Years of experience in a warehouse/manufacturing role.
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving abilities to enhance operational efficiency and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all
• organizational levels and departments.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, capable of prioritizing multiple projects in a fast- paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer literacy, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• General experience with workplace safety procedures and promoting a culture of safety.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Experience with inventory management systems for both inventory control and shipping processes.
• Demonstrated success in a managerial role, preferably within the tobacco or manufacturing industry, with a track record of driving performance and operational excellence.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of market-competitive total rewards that include 401(k) match, pension, merit increases, paid holidays, medical, dental, life, vision, short and long-term disability benefits, and tuition assistance to name a few.

EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet Employer

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.