At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:   

Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.   Develop lasting relationships with great people.   Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Assistant Director Warehouse Operations

Oversees, manages and directly drives all warehouse operations and continuous improvement for utilizing, however not limited to: Warehouse management systems (WMS) functionality, business analytics, network resources, offering and/or implementing solutions that align with business directed goals. Supports the organization’s supply chain strategy. Plans, directs, and monitors all activities in the warehouse.

Essential Functions

Distribution center manager or Sr Operations manager experience in a large fast paced distribution environment.Experience in high volume truck velocity environment.Responsible for Warehouse Management System (WMS).Understands the WMS database structure.Performs advanced configuration of the WMS.Leads company initiatives to improve WMS functionality.Responsible for building and/or maintaining a safe work culture.Coordinates technical support for site or network operations and systems.Serves as site lead for systems implementations and modifications.Oversees activities of warehouse operations including training, shipping, receiving, inventory, and safety.Build a positive work environment.Manages all aspects of inventory from raw materials through finished goods.Manage and schedule labor appropriately to meet demands and goals.Oversee shipping and receiving discrepancies, RMA’s.Training forklift operators, administering road tests and certification.Establish operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, - handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.Collaborate with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functions such as production, sales, records control and purchasing.Direct salvage of damaged or unused material.Manage month end inventory and cycle counts to ensure physical inventories are reconciled timely.Ensure maintenance of clean, orderly and safe warehouse.Participate in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities.Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:4 Years   - Experience as a Distribution Center Manager4 Years   – Experience combined in managing a Warehouse Management System4 Years  – Experience in warehouse or logistics field4 Years  – Experience managing IT systems

               *Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications:6 Years– Experience as a Distribution Center Manager6 Years – Experience in warehouse or logistics field6 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Education

Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain ManagementPreferred: Master's Degree in Supply Chain ManagementLean Six Sigma Green belt or higherLead Salary and hourly teams and ability to collaboration across support groups

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

Lead Like an OwnerManages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidentsProvides strategic input and oversight to departmental projectsMakes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutionsSkilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term winsMakes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual successLeads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customerMakes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goalsInnovACTContinuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce wasteCreates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvementCommunicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing changeFind a WayDemonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex informationEffectively delegates technical tasks to subordinatesWorks effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational successIdentifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic waysEmpowered to be GreatMakes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertiseEngages in long term talent planningProvides opportunities for the development of all direct reportsUnderstands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teamsBenefitshttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefitsAny employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.