Receiving Manager

This position maintains the control and distribution of all raw and packaging material. Ensure proper and accurate management of all materials while maintaining a safe, clean work environment in the receiving floor and yard.

• Develops and manages employee-training programs, including monthly audits for compliance.
• Complies and keeps administrative requirements current: inspections, CAR's, consumer/customer complaints, service failures, safety, food safety, CQI open items, cost and other management reports.
• Participate in developing the operational budget. Rresponsible for monitoring that budget is met providing management with a monthly variance report as requested.
• Manages all receiving area operations (examples) safety program, food safety, food security, product recall, inventory control, etc.), in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintains records and ensure department compliance with all Federal and State regulations: SPCC, SWPP, OSHA, Labor Law, etc.
• Monitors the receiving yard area to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations: SPCC, SWPP, OSHA, etc. Report any noted violations immediately.
• Maintains up to date records for all plant programs: HACCP, Food Safety, Safety, Quality, Recall, etc.
• Maintains up to date records of obsolete inventories, damage materials and expedite disposition.
• Knowledge of all paperwork flow, deep knowledge of the “Recall Program” including gathering the information required, generate the reports needed and distribute to the appropriate departments.
• Coordinates all material requirements with purchasing.
• Weekly and monthly analysis of materials inventories, including tracking weekly usages, inventory levels, normal/max, manufacturing upcoming forecasts, promotions, etc.
• Responsible for keeping materials inventories at safety usage level.
• Uses food safety practices ensuring no material or product is contaminated as a consequence of material handling by this position.
• Provides accurate monthly inventories of raw and packaging materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Warehouse Management, Logistics, Business, or related field required. 5 years of experience in Warehouse/Logistics/Shipping required.  Bakery or food/beverage environment preferred. With a minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity in a logistics/manufacturing environment required. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above. #ZR

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Extensive experience in warehouse/logistics management roles with proven track record in leading teams to improve continuously the efficiency of methods.
• Experience and exposure to regulatory inspections (AIB, OSHA, MILITARY, Health Dept., EPA, City & County Inspectors).
• Experience with Quality Systems and Programs
• Lean Manufacturing Theory, (Preferred)
• Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices
• Team management/leadership/development skills, including the ability to manage people in an organization matrix and get the best out of them, successful in building and mentoring high performance teams.
• Maturity, self-confidence, and strong communication skills will be critical for this role.
• A multicultural approach to operating in a diverse business environment. Comfortable communicating and operating within an internationally matrixed environment.
• Budget preparation and Cost analysis
• SAP & Kronos knowledge preferred.
• Effectively communicate in Spanish and English both verbal and written (desirable depending on region)
• Be able to walk long distances and to be on his/her feet for long periods of time.
• Able to work in dusty, noisy, hot, cold, and small areas.
• Ability to work flexible hours including holidays and weekends.
• Strong Computer skills including Microsoft Office Applications.
• Bilingual (Spanish / English).

Salary Range: $89,000.00 - $93,000.00 plus $7,000.00 annual bonus

Our Full Benefits Package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life insurance and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with matching, Paid, shoe allowances, Vacation Pay and 7 Paid Holidays. Employees also benefit from an employee discount program on products.

*This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.