Meadow Gold Dairy has a job opening for a Cooler/Shipping Manager. The Cooler/Shipping Manager. Provides leadership to warehouse/cooler supervisors and employees and manage all daily operational activities to maximize productivity and efficiency. Function as the primary liaison between plant management and other departments including sales, distribution, and customer service to ensure appropriate inventory/product levels are available for load-out and finished product is delivered accurately and on time. Maintain a firm handle on all aspects of operations, inclusive of effective interdepartmental communication between management and warehouse/cooler personnel.

Meadow Gold Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Meadow Gold, we create fluid milk products and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

Shift:

Location: 1325 W. Oxford Avenue

Benefits:

Health and Welfare benefits begin 1st of the month after start date
401(k) with company contribution - 100% vested at day one of eligibility
Competitive salary: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 annual
This is a bonus eligible position
Paid vacation and holidays
Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Service recognition and employee rewards
Employee referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Work for dairy farm families

Education and Experience

Undergraduate degree in business administration, supply chain and logistics, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
5 to 8 years of experience in a warehouse, cooler, distribution, production, logistics, or related environment coupled with supervisory experience
Management experience preferred
Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines
Knowledge and understanding of the financial and budgeting functions of an organization
Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
Able to promote a team environment; able to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees
Able to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; able to lead others through change
Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to communicate with various levels of personnel to ensure customers' needs and requirements are met
Able to problem solve, multi-task and prioritize work activities
Able to consider both strategic and practical implications for proposed course of action
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Reporting to this Position

Warehouse/cooler supervisors
May have exempt and non-exempt staff as direct reports

Travel

0-10%

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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