Position: Warehouse & Logistics Manager ( Food or Bev Manuf Experience Required )
Location: Saluda, SC
Hiring Contact: Jacob Parish | 850-806-2547
Compensation: See Below
Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Warehouse Manager to lead our logistics and warehouse operations at our world-class production facility in beautiful South Carolina. This individual will play a key role in building our successful startup that already has great traction in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will combine extensive hands-on inventory management experience with proven expertise in food/beverage manufacturing and ERP systems. This position offers the opportunity to grow personally and professionally while contributing to the success of a dynamic organization in a clean and safe environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and oversee comprehensive outbound logistics, including on-site and off-site warehouse inventory management and transportation of finished goods
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and logistics providers for inbound supply of raw materials
- Collaborate with customer service and sales teams to assess strategic logistics opportunities and ensure customer requirements are met
- Plan and allocate resources for warehouse picking and shipping processes to guarantee daily shipments are processed promptly and accurately
- Coordinate with department heads to ensure warehouse activities align seamlessly with production and purchasing functions
- Provide operational support for all warehouse processes including inspection, receiving, storage, material usage, order picking, and inbound/outbound shipments
- Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy through systematic cycle count processes, variance investigations, and quarterly/annual physical inventories
- Manage department KPIs with visual controls and provide regular status updates to senior management
- Identify root causes of operational problems and implement effective countermeasures
- Develop and execute lean initiatives to drive continuous improvement in all warehouse processes
- Ensure employee compliance with company policies, production procedures, and safety standards
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive warehouse management experience in manufacturing, with emphasis on CPG or food/beverage industry
- Hands-on inventory management experience is essential — must have direct experience managing complex inventory systems and processes
- Food and beverage manufacturing experience required — understanding of industry-specific requirements, regulations, and best practices
- SAP or similar ERP system expertise required — proven experience implementing, managing, and optimizing enterprise resource planning systems
- Previous supervisory experience in a CPG or similar manufacturing environment
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required
- Strong management, coaching, and mentoring capabilities with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven problem-solving abilities and experience dealing with operational complexity
- Budget tracking and high-level organizational skills
- Process improvement and lean manufacturing experience
- Forklift Certification preferred; Forklift Trainer Certification a plus
- CDL license preferred but not required
- Flexibility with scheduled workdays and shift preferences required
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to join a high-energy team at a fast-growing startup with established market traction
- Work in a world-class production facility producing vegetarian, halal, and kosher certified products
- Clean, safe working environment with commitment to workplace safety
- Professional growth and development opportunities in a dynamic organization
- Competitive compensation package and benefits
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range: $70,000 – $85,000 (target $75,000)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Growth opportunities in an expanding organization
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For more information or to apply, please contact Jacob Parish directly at jacob.parish@gogpac.com or 850-806-2547.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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