Warehouse Manager

About Us: 

The Michigan Milk Producers Association is a dairy farmer owned cooperative and dairy processor. Founded in 1916, the MMPA serves dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Quality milk and dairy products begin on the farm and continue through every step at Superior Dairy. Michigan Milk Producers Association’s family dairy farmers take pride in producing wholesome, nutritious milk with care and integrity. That commitment to quality carries forward as member milk is bottled and processed at Superior Dairy, MMPA’s wholly owned subsidiary in Canton, Ohio. Founded in 1922, Superior Dairy honors its Great Lakes heritage while delivering trusted dairy products to customers in 44 states.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employer-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Employee feedback and suggestion forums

Position Summary

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading warehouse and shipping operations to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate movement of finished goods, packaging materials, and inventory. This role oversees warehouse personnel, loadout activities, inventory control, customer shipments, and compliance with food safety, quality, and company standards.

The successful candidate will provide daily leadership to warehouse employees, drive continuous improvement initiatives, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure on-time delivery performance while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse employees.
• Conduct daily shift meetings and communicate operational priorities.
• Monitor employee performance and provide training and corrective coaching when needed.
• Promote a positive and accountable work environment.
• Ensure proper staffing levels to meet operational demands.

Warehouse Operations

• Supervise receiving, storage, inventory management, and shipping activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment and loadout execution.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation schedules.
• Monitor warehouse workflow and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies and inventory issues.

Inventory Control

• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Investigate inventory variances and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure proper product rotation and inventory management practices.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to manage inventory holds and product releases.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety requirements, and sanitation standards.
• Conduct safety observations and participate in incident investigations.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for warehouse activities.
• Utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve warehouse performance.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of warehouse, logistics, distribution, or shipping experience.
• 1+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in food manufacturing or dairy manufacturing environments.
• Experience supervising warehouse management systems (WMS) or ERP systems.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) experience is a plus but not required.
• Forklift certification or experience operating material handling equipment.
• Experience with inventory control and cycle count programs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, and move throughout the warehouse for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in refrigerated, freezer, and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory Accuracy
• On-Time Shipment Performance
• Warehouse Safety Performance
• Order Picking Accuracy
• Loadout Efficiency
• Labor Productivity
• Customer Service Performance
• Quality and Food Safety Compliance

Why Join Us?

At Superior Dairy/MMPA, quality and food safety come first. The Warehouse Manager plays a critical role in ensuring products are handled safely, inventory remains accurate, and customer deliveries are executed efficiently while leading a team committed to operational excellence.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. 

MMPA is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all employees as one of our top priorities. As part of our commitment to your well-being and workplace safety, all applicants are required to undergo a drug screening and background check as part of the hiring process. 

We are not accepting unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals, or résumés from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position.

MMPA is an equal opportunity employer. 

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