Pay Transparency Statement:   

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.  This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program. 

Position Summary:

The Assistant Warehouse Manager leads and supports the warehouse operations for Martin Brower’s Puerto Rico Distribution Center. In this 24-7 multi-temp environment, this position is responsible for achieving safety, service and finance goals, through continuous improvement initiatives, innovation and through leadership of the warehouse supervisory team and warehouse employees.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Develop and administer cost effective operational schedules

• On going warehouse employee/inventory control/supervisor training

• Responsible to ensure that department achieves operational goals (monthly, quarterly, yearly basis)

• Ensure quality standards are achieved for all good shipped and received and that the facility and equipment remains maintained

• Maintain and monitor food safety activities in compliance with company and customer standards

• Partner with Warehouse Manager to provide oversight to warehouse slotting locations, racking, cycle counts and inventory of products

• Ensure annual performance goals are met or exceeded, including on-time dispatches, quality, productivity, labor cost and product loss and damage

• Review and approval of weekly payroll

• Act as a Leader in order to achieve Martin Brower PR Goals and Objectives

• Demonstrate teamwork and maintain a positive attitude

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships across the company

• Ensure a high level of interactivity to maximize co-operation between all departments

• Communicate goals, objectives, strategies, results and plans

• Work with Warehouse Manager to develop and implement department policies, standardize, and document operating procedures

• Cross-train with warehouse supervisors to foster teamwork, understanding of the business challenges and requirements, and provide occasional vacation coverage if required

• Foster an environment of positive employee relations and employee involvement

• Responsible for the safety of all employees and visitors through compliance of Martin Brower’s Health & Safety policies and local legislation

• Investigation of accidents and incidents to ensure all reporting is completed

• Develop and administer safe warehouse training programs

• Ensure department recognizes and operates in an environmentally competent manner

• Support the warehouse manager with warehouse workers and supervisor hiring process and content development for warehouse/staff meetings

• Partner with Human Resources to ensure appropriate staffing levels throughout the year and any employee concerns are promptly and appropriately addressed

• Direct and monitor employees to ensure quality standards are achieves for all goods shipped and received

• Oversee labor relations by managing grievance procedures, discipline, employee concerns, etc., within the parameters of employee handbook

• Ensure compliance with industry, company, and sanitation standards, including making sure physical plant and warehouse equipment is free from hazards and meets legislated requirements

• Participate in budgeting, operational planning and procurement decisions within the department

• Uses financial information and knowledge to analyze options and guide quality decision making

• Through daily operational oversight, identify opportunities for financial efficiencies and work with department colleagues to develop and implement innovations and ideas to that end

• Participate in training, inspection, investigation and continuous improvement programs

• Other projects or duties as assigned

  Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or related

• A total of 5-10 years progressive warehouse supervisory experience, with a focus on strong leadership and relationship building skills

• Must be fully bilingual: Spanish & English, verbal and written

• Willing to work any shift and any schedule due to our 24/7 environment and travel, periodically, as required, for travel related to trainings

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to work on cross-functional teams

• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)

• Experience in a high-velocity distribution environment would be a strong asset

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

• This position must pass post-offer background and drug test

  Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Master’s Degree

• Food distribution experience a plus

• Kronos knowledge

  Behavioral Competencies:

  Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking

• Manages people, processes, and resources to meet the strategic priorities

• Executes on plans to drive business outcomes

• Seeks to understand the changing needs of the industry

• Manages finances to ensure limited resources are used wisely

• Identifies, develops, and retains talent

• Delegates authority as appropriate

• Identifies and acts to address performance gaps and to reward contributions

• Maintains a culture of inclusion so everyone can succeed

• Provides ongoing feedback and coaching

• Prepares future leaders for success through development

• Seeks opportunities for and delivers continuous improvement

• Continuously improves safety and wellness

• Communicates about changes to ensure buy-in to the change

• Explains the reasons for change and communicates the change plan

• Executes changes effectively, following clear plans and processes

• Keeps people informed about business results and progress

• Provides clear, consistent, timely, respectful communications

• Is approachable and visible

• Demonstrates organization’s values and an environment of openness and inclusion

• Develops relationships built on trust and open communication

• Contributes to and encourages an open exchange of ideas and opinions

• Acts in accordance with the organization’s mission, vision, and values

• Holds self and others accountable and pursues excellence

• Eliminates barriers to success

• Sets challenging goals to continuously elevate performance

• Achieves results while upholding ethics, integrity, compliance and company values

• Focuses on the critical priorities including safety and wellbeing

• Developing Self & Others

• Leading Change

• Communicating Effectively

• Driving Results

  Physical Demands and Work Environment :

  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.

Equal Opportunity Employee & Physical Demands

Reyes Holdings and its businesses are equal opportunity employers. Company policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.

Background Check and Drug Screening

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Pay Transparency

Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace.