Warehouse Materials Manager
Golden State Foods
Conyers GA 30013 US
Description
ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS
Golden State Foods is a trusted industry leader delivering exceptional food products and services to customers around the globe. Rooted in our core values of quality, service, integrity, and innovation, we foster a people-first culture that empowers our teams and supports growth at every level.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Warehouse Materials Manager is a process-focused, execution-driven role responsible for the integrity and efficiency of all material-related warehouse functions within the facility. This position oversees critical activities related to material receiving, scanning compliance, kitting, thaw, and inventory rotation using FIFO/FEFO principles.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
1. Material Movement & Flow Optimization (30%)
- Cost Focused mindset to manage and continuously improve raw material and packaging flow from receiving to production, including internal transfers, returns, and real-time staging.
- Optimize warehouse layout and material movement routes for efficiency, safety, and scanning accuracy.
- Ensure materials are prepped and staged in accordance with production demands and shift schedules.
2. Material Receiving & Warehouse Compliance (20%)
- Lead the design and enforcement of receiving standards, including barcode scanning, lot capture, pallet validation, and immediate system entry.
- Maintain strict compliance with GMP, BRC, HACCP, OSHA, and other internal food safety and audit requirements.
- Drive scanning system accuracy and implement controls to reduce data or label errors at receiving.
3. Process Improvement & Systems Optimization (20%)
- Analyze material movement KPIs, cost-savings initiatives, inventory turns, cycle times, and staging delays to identify improvement opportunities.
- Lead and execute cross-functional initiatives focused on layout redesign, system enhancements, SOP updates, and visual management tools.
- Champion 5S and Lean methods to standardize warehouse practices and reduce variability.
4. Kitting and Thaw Process Management (15%)
- Own the accuracy and efficiency of the kitting process, ensuring materials are picked, verified, and staged correctly based on BOM and production schedule.
- Oversee the thawing program, ensuring compliance with time/temperature controls, rotation protocols, and readiness for compounding.
- Identify and remove bottlenecks or errors in kitting/thaw workflows to increase material readiness and reduce downtime.
5. Inventory Control, FIFO/FEFO, and Aging Compliance (15%)
- Enforce strict adherence to FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) policies across all warehouse processes.
- Utilize WMS data, cycle counts, and lot tracking to reduce inventory loss, prevent expired usage, and improve traceability.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for inventory discrepancies or aging issues.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY
- Direct management of 15-20 hourly employees through team leads and supervisor(s).
- Lead performance management, staffing decisions, and workforce development.
- Drive employee engagement, inclusion, and culture in alignment with GSF’s values.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations, or related field
- 7+ years in warehouse operations with 3–5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Experience in food manufacturing, multi-temperature environments, or high-volume operations preferred.
- Strong background in process optimization, inventory control, and WMS utilization
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of material flow, inventory rotation, and receiving procedures
- Expert-level understanding of FIFO/FEFO principles and warehouse compliance frameworks
- Proficient with WMS/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, D365, AS400, Oracle) and barcode scanning technologies
- Experience applying Lean tools, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes
- Strong analytical, documentation, and cross-functional coordination skills
- Working familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and food safety compliance standards
- Demonstrated capability of people management and coaching
- Proven success managing warehouse-to-production material flow
- Ability to drive performance and accountability on the floor
- Working knowledge of regulatory compliance (OSHA, HACCP, GMP)
WHAT YOU’LL GET
- People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
- Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
- People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
- Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
- Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.