MRO Warehouse Manager

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Supply Chain Procurement Manager
• Location: Bakersfield, CA
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Employment Category: Full Time

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE.

Established in 2023, New Carrot Company, operating under the name Bolthouse Fresh Foods, is headquartered in the California Central Valley community of Bakersfield. Specializing in carrot production, the company caters to both retail and food service operations and is renowned for its Bolthouse Farms brand, widely distributed in major retailers across the United States and Canada.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a subsidiary of Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with a specialty in the food sector. Butterfly Equity's expertise spans the entire food value chain, from 'seed to fork,' with a focus on agriculture & aquaculture, food & beverage products, food distribution, and foodservice.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The MRO Warehouse Manager will have responsibility for all warehouse employees in MRO Inventory and Receiving, will be responsible for overall direction and coordination of the teams

JOB DUTIES:

• Directly responsible for the development and training leads and employees, working within the guidelines of company policies
• Takes leadership role regarding employee safety by enforcing safe practices, addressing unsafe conditions and holding regular safety meetings
• Counsels and disciplines employees
• Independently develop strategies and tactics for improving operational effectiveness while improving customer service and reducing inventory levels as well as operational costs
• Establishes workload priorities to achieve outstanding service to internal customers
• Coordinates activities with procurement and maintenance to obtain optimum utilization of resources and inventory
• Organizes, supervises, and directs the work of storeroom and central supply personnel engaged in receiving, issuing, and delivering supplies and equipment
• Prepared instructions regarding inventory systems and procedures
• Analyses market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions
• Responsible for project management, develops and coordinates communication and progress
• Responds promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service and responds to requests for service and assistance

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and/or 2 + years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record

Required Skills And Abilities:

• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software applications Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent decision-making capabilities and ability to guide others towards making sound business choices
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
• Ability to work with various departments and foster teamwork
• Establishing priorities and meeting deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD Edwards experience
• Kronos timekeeping system

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May be required to sit or stand for an extended period of time during work period
• May be required to package items, lift, and carry boxes up to 25 lbs.
• Material exposure- machine vibrations, moving mechanical parts
• Occasional exposure to fumes and airborne particles
• Environmental exposure- seasonal outdoor temperatures (40° or below), heat (99° or above),

wet, and darkened conditions

HOURS & WORKDAYS:

• 1st shift (8:00am-5:00pm) Monday through Friday onsite, when business requires before/after hours will be mandatory

WHAT WE OFFER

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Farms and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@bolthousefresh.com for additional support and guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Farms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.