Warehouse Manager

Yancey’s Fancy, New York’s Artisan Cheese, is an established, family-owned producer of artisan cheese based in Corfu, New York. The Yancey's Fancy name was established in 1998, when John Yancey (whose

family operated Heluva Good!) and his long-time business associate Mike Wimble bought the Kutter's Cheese business and factory from Richard and Tony Kutter. The manufacturer has launched over fifty

varieties of cheeses and continues to engage its customers in exciting and inventive ways. Over the past 60 years, Yancey’s Fancy has established a reputation for delivering quality and innovative products to its customers.

Job Description

Warehouse Managers lead their team by setting productivity goals, placing inventory orders, setting up logical organization systems, and creating communication systems within the warehouse. They direct shipments while resolving logistical challenges by communicating with clients, transportation providers, manufacturers, and suppliers. Warehouse Managers determine standards for quality control during inventory and packaging inspections prior to sending out completed orders. They strategize about inventory volumes, warehouse capacity, and warehouse layouts to allow for improved efficiency while maximizing space to navigate the floor more easily. Warehouse Managers track the supply chain to dispatch employees according to the company timeline.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure orders are shipped and received on a timely basis 5 days a week
• Audit and report inventory while making recommendations for items to reorder and the quantity needed for restock
• Manage a team of warehouse associates to ensure the safe use of all warehouse equipment
• Set warehouse and team goals in collaboration with executive management and team leads
• Monitor workplace performance and lead training initiatives to improve employee performance
• Maintain and document all warehouse data, working with the accounting team to properly track inventory levels and activities
• Enforce and create warehouse practices/protocols needed to achieve an efficient warehouse
• Ensure that all federal and state safety regulations are being properly implemented and followed by staff
• Communicate with other departments to ensure products are shipped in a timely manner

Skills and Qualifications

• At least 5-7 years of warehouse management experience
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Excellent leadership skills, including the abilities to set goals, motivate, and manage conflict
• Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking, and active listening
• Good project management skills, including strong decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities
• Exceptional time management and organization skills
• In-depth understanding of industry and company best practices for the warehouse
• Familiarity with bookkeeping, inventory control practices, and logistics
• Comfortable using inventory management software and other organizational computer applications