Planning & Distribution / Warehouse Manager - Tekni-plex

We are expanding & growing!

COMING SOON TO VAN WERT, OHIO….

Tekni-Plex is building a new state of the art fiber manufacturing facility and we expect to be operational by early 2024. We are thrilled to partner with the Van Wert community & schools as we create new employment opportunities. Our first priority is to hire a few key positions & establish an exceptional leadership team!

NOW HIRING!

“Warehouse Manager”

Tekni-Plex Consumer Products Division – Van Wert, OH 

(Manufacturer of molded pulp consumer products)

Compensation:   $95k+ annual salary (depending upon experience)

PLUS eligibility for annual bonus

Description:

The Van Wert, OH Fiber plant is a part of the Consumer Products Division of a global leader in Consumer Products & Healthcare solutions. The WAREHOUSE MANAGER will be primarily responsible for the materials management function relating to procurement, storage, control, issuing, shipping, receiving and distribution of materials, products, supplies, tools, equipment, in the warehouse to meet Company objectives and customer requirements.  This involves the responsibility of directing and administering some or all of the following functions: Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving, and Warehouse.  In this start-up location, the Warehouse Manager will be responsible for helping to setup & organize warehouse space; utilizing ERP program for real-time inventory management.  The Van Wert Fiber location will be a manufacturer of molded pulp consumer products; primarily egg cartons.  Visit our website for more information about our people, products, and culture!  www.Tekni-Plex.com

Key Accountabilities:

Maintain a Safe Working Environment:  Ensure safety requirements are met & ensure diverse, respectful workplace conditions are adhered to for an overall “safe workplace.” Engage warehouse & scheduling team to be consistently involved in safety culture.

Employee Experience: Partner with HR and plant leadership team to attract, embrace, and empower people. Maintain structure of skilled staffing level to accomplish warehouse department mission. Directly supervise, coach, mentor, & develop warehouse team, driving & adhering to a “We Grow People” approach to training/growth/development. 

Accelerate Innovation: Understand business needs & goals and transform ideas into action.  This position requires the ability to analyze and interpret operational data related to supplies, inventory, planning/scheduling, shipping & receiving. Leads warehouse team in identifying cost reduction and productivity recommendations by partnering with plant leadership team and other functional areas.

Optimize Our Work:  Observe/evaluate concerns and opportunities in processes, procedures and/or systems.   Manage periodic inventories of raw materials, finished goods, and other production supplies. Plans layout of warehouse, and other storage areas, considering product movement, size, weight and related factors of items stored. Manages the shipping and receiving functions of the Plant and oversees the storage of all supplies, WIP and finish goods.

Win as a Team: Works closely with the Plant Manager & Production Manager to ensure materials are on site and available for production needs.  The Warehouse Manager must also have the interpersonal skills to successfully lead teams and collaborate with others to implement recommendations and drive change initiatives.

Drive Customer Satisfaction:  Plans, organizes product shipments in most efficient & cost-effective manner to meet customer delivery demands. 

 Position Requirements:

• Requires a minimum of 5 or more years previous planning and/or logistical management experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and hands on knowledge of manufacturing systems 
• Minimum 3-5 yrs. experience working with LN or other comparable ERP system
• Strong verbal/written communication skills as well as interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are critical for excelling in this position.
• Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills
• Successful experience leading teams

Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Basic knowledge of procedural technique or processes related to warehouse management & logistical planning.
• Minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing organization.
• Self-directed approach to work & prioritization.
• Warehouse start-up experience a huge plus
• Bilingual abilities are a bonus

The company offers:

• Competitive salary plus Management Incentive Program (MIP) eligibility
• Benefits eligibility on day #1 (medical/dental/vision insurance plus company-paid life, STD, & LTD)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing on day #1
• 8 Paid Holidays PLUS 1 Paid Personal Day per calendar year
• 401K + company match
• Relocation assistance is available if needed