Facility Warehouse Manager
hace 1 día
Pasadena
Job Description Title: Facility Warehouse Manager Location: Pasadena, TX Who we are: Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 32 countries and employs more than 12,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States. Why Kuraray: Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability. As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment. Position Summary: The Facility Warehouse Manager serves as Kuraray's on-site leader responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective warehouse operation. This newly established role strengthens Kuraray's on-site presence by providing daily oversight and guidance to the contractor while leading the site administration team. The Facility Warehouse Manager ensures compliance with Responsible Care®, HS&E, and applicable standards (including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and GMP) while actively promoting Kuraray's safety and quality culture - Safety is the cornerstone of everything we do. The role oversees warehouse execution (receiving, storage, staging, value-added services, domestic -and export shipping, and shipping documentation compliance), facility maintenance and preventive maintenance programs, as well as ensuring data integrity in systems such as SAP and WMS (e.g. Visitrak). The Facility Warehouse Manager is accountable for KPIs, cost transparency, inventory and shipping accuracy, and customer service outcomes, including providing support to other on-site operations. Responsibilities: Safety, Leadership & Compliance • Champion the site safety culture by ensuring the contractor's HS&E program complies with OSHA, Responsible Care®, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF, and GMP standards as applicable., • Oversee safety training, contractor qualification requirements, trainer certifications, and documentation control., • Lead incident and near-miss investigations; ensuring Corrective Action Reports (CARs) are completed within required timeframes., • Conduct safety walks, Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and behavior-based observations; verify PPE compliance and safe work practices., • Provide day-to-day performance oversight of the warehouse contractor and hold them accountable to the scope, SLA, and KPIs., • Ensure compliant product handling across receiving, storage, picking, staging, value-added services, and loading per established standard operating procedures (SOPs)., • Manage receipt and shipping processes including documentation accuracy, trailer/container inspections, loading standards, OS&D exception reporting, and required photo documentation., • Oversee export coordination with the admin team, drayage, and freight forwarders; manage drop-and-hook and live loads for urgent shipments., • Coordinate warehouse support for adjacent manufacturing operations, including raw material staging, finished goods storage, and alignment with production schedules., • Oversee the sample preparation and shipping program, maintaining controlled storage, inventory accuracy, and on-time dispatch., • Maintain robust cycle count program with independent verification and monthly reporting; conduct root-cause analysis with corrective actions for inventory variances., • Lead quarterly and annual physical inventories maintaining traceability, documentation, and readiness for third-party/audits., • Enforce damage-free handling and strict damage/off-spec product segregation, • Manage inventory reporting, adjustments and contractual shrinkage claims., • Ensure transaction accuracy and data integrity in SAP, WMS, and related systems., • Act as the site SME for SAP/WMS providing guidance and training, • Establish dashboards and monthly metrics/KPI reports covering safety, quality, and operations to deliver insights and recommended actions to leadership., • Manage site infrastructure, loading docks, life-safety systems, and housekeeping., • Manage the site budget and contractor costsvalidate invoicing accuracy, and identify strategic cost-saving opportunities while maintaining strict safety and service standards., • Approve contractor supply purchases in adhering to the Responsible Procurement policy., • Create, maintain, and enforce SOPs and work instructions for contractor's workforce., • Drive the Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) to improve warehouse throughput, inventory -and shipping accuracy, and productivity., • Uphold 5S organizational excellence across all warehouse and office spaces., • Lead and support capital and transformation projects including warehouse automation and WMS enhancements., • HS Diploma or equivalent, • Minimum seven years of progressive warehouse distribution operations experience, • Minimum of three years in a supervisory or management role, • Experience managing third-party logistics or contract warehouse providers preferred., • Experience in an industrial, or (specialty) chemicals manufacturing environment strongly preferred., • Proficiency in SAP (WM/EWM/SRM or MM modules) and warehouse management systems; experience with TMS and CMMS platforms a plus., • Solid understanding of inventory control methodologies, cycle counting, and physical inventory processes., • Working knowledge of export documentation, carrier/routing compliance, and freight coordination., • Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, HS&E management systems, and contractor safety program requirements., • Familiarity with Responsible Care®, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and/or GMP standards preferred., • Understanding of DOT, IMDG, or IATA regulations for hazardous materials a plus, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with ability to build and maintain operational dashboards and KPI reports., • Deep knowledge of domestic transportation and export practices., • Strong problem solving, leadership, and communication skills; ability to work on site with occasional off hours support., • Valid driver's license required Competencies: • Customer Focus, • Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions., • Business Insight, • Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals., • Cultivates Innovation, • Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful., • Action Oriented, • Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm., • Ensures Accountability, • Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments., • Drives Results, • Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstance, • Collaborates, • Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives., • Values Difference, • Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization, • Communicates Effectively, • Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences., • Courage, • Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said., • Instills Trust, • Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity., • Situational Adaptability, • Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance. Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Learn more at kuraray.us.com/careers/ Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/disability/protected veteran status No third-party candidates accepted. Job Posted by ApplicantPro