Warehouse Manager

Job description

### BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE. What’s it like to work at Kinder’s? Well, there’s a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that, there’s also plenty of hard work. Because we don’t just like flavor, we’re obsessed with it. With over 100 products sold nationwide, we’re now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We’re not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable. As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need more smart-and-scrappy, flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If you’re looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... **this is it!** Every day, you’ll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives. ### About The Role Kinder’s is seeking an experienced **Warehouse Manager** who is passionate about being part of a team of hard-working people focused on bringing the future of flavor to consumers everywhere. We are a fast-growing company working hard to bring amazing flavor solutions that are as exciting and delicious as they are simple to use to our consumers whether they are experienced cooks or first-timers in the kitchen. We are obsessed with quality and are 100% committed to being the most innovative company in any market we serve. Our mission is to bring awesome flavor to consumers whenever and wherever they are looking for it and whatever they are looking for it in (seasonings, sauces, gravy, marinades, or anything else we can come up with). We have experienced tremendous growth over the last 5 years, but we think we are just getting started. We love our consumers and are fired up to be part of their flavor journey. And we need more great folks to help us continue to raise the bar for what they think is even possible in their own kitchens. Today, we have over 100 products sold nationwide at retailers including Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Kroger, Safeway and many more. While we have been around for over 75 years, we have experienced explosive growth in the last 5 years and are now a top 5 brand in the U.S. in multiple flavor categories including seasoning blends, BBQ sauce, and wing sauce. To keep our momentum rolling, we need more passionate flavor advocates and builders to come and join our team and help us reach every kitchen across the U.S. and maybe even the world. #### How you'll have an impact at Kinder’s: As the **Warehouse Manager** who will play a key role in helping us scale effectively by overseeing storage and order fulfillment processes handled by 3PL warehouse providers. This position is essential in ensuring seamless coordination between our internal operations team and our third-party warehousing partners as well as help streamline warehouse best practices and delivery of strong KPI performance by 3PL warehouse providers. You’ll be the key contact point across our warehousing, inbound, and outbound shipping processes—ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of goods and information across the supply chain. We're seeking someone who not only understands warehousing and supply chain best practices but is also driven by continuous improvement, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. In this role, you’ll help shape the future of our operations and contribute directly to the continued success of the Kinder’s brand. ### Key Responsibilities - Strong Operational Leadership Skills, and be a thought Partner to Customer Operations, Co-Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Planning, Inventory Control & Logistics Teams - Expertise in 3PL Warehouse Management - Supply Chain Internal Optimization Partner #### **Efficiency and Cost Savings** - Take lead in streamlining warehousing operations by identifying process bottlenecks and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. - Partner with Logistics and Inventory Management teams to optimize warehouse utilization and inventory flow. - Take lead in implementing cost-saving measures that reduce overall warehouse expenses while maintaining service quality. #### **Risk Mitigation** - Proactively identify potential risks in warehouse operations, including delays, disruptions, and compliance challenges. Review 3rd party operational RCAs (root cause analyses). - Develop contingency plans and enforce process controls to ensure business continuity and resilience. - Create and document SOPs that maintain high warehouse operational standards. - Serve as a project member for new facility openings or operational transitions. - Develop warehouse key performance indicator scorecards and 3rd party warehouse audit & continuous improvement programs. #### **Operations & Fulfillment Management** - Ensure timely and accurate receiving and shipping performance. - Ensure alignment from warehouse operations with customer expectations to strengthen relationships and build loyalty. - Maintain open communication with internal teams and external partners to support a consistent, positive customer experience. - Ensure 3PL warehouses meet KPI goals on receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, OS&D’s, returns and VAS (value-added services). #### **Scalability and Flexibility** - Ensure warehouse operations adapt to meet changing business needs, including seasonal fluctuations, market shifts, and new product launches. - Ensure warehouse operational models that support both short-term demands and long-term growth are implemented effectively. #### **KPI Management -** **Sourcing and Expansion** - Support category expansion teams in sourcing, onboarding, and establishing new product categories or distribution channels. - Help maintain relationships with new suppliers, logistics partners, and stakeholders. - Assist in the implementation and execution of plans to support expansion initiatives. ### What You Bring to the Table - 5 to 7+ years of warehouse logistics or supply chain leadership experience, preferably with operations background in consumer-packaged goods supply chain or operations with strong analytical skills. - Proven track record of managing 3rd party distribution center operations. Ability to set and achieve goals and engage in creative problem solving - Strong organization skills and attention to detail are necessary, as well as commitment to seeing tasks through completion. - Flexible, efficient, and motivated self-starter that requires little direction, with a proven ability in creative problem solving and managing multiple priorities - A commitment and passion for being an active participant in our fast-paced, high growth company. - Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) products. Familiarity with SAP a plus. Advanced proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Familiarity with SAP and RF scanning technologies a plus. - Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, supply chain management, business administration, or related field is preferred. - Industry Certifications: Certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional in Lean Six Sigma/ Continuous Improvement, Certified ASCM (Association of Supply Chain Management). ### Location and Travel The position will be based out of our office in Walnut Creek, CA. We strongly believe in the power of culture and community and have a hybrid work structure with 4 days in the office on a weekly basis to encourage collaboration and personal connections that will allow us to better serve our customers and consumer and to have more fun. Fridays are flex days with employees having the opportunity to choose to be either in the office or to work from home based on what makes most sense for them. ### Pay Transparency The expected starting salary range for this role is $135,000- $155,000 per year. The salary range posted for this role reflects the good-faith base pay range Kinder’s reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting and may vary based on the location of the role. Individual compensation within the posted range will be determined based on factors such as relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, and business needs. ### SEASONED FOR SUCCESS: - No two days here are the same. - We try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure – everyone is a difference maker here. - We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information – our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow. - We believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk. - We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart. - We aren’t trying to be average – we want to do exceptional things, and we are willing to work hard to achieve them. ### BENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE: We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave. Kinder’s benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process. ### OUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE: We believe great culture starts with people. We’re a people-first company built on connection, collaboration, and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community, but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments. ### WHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS: Kinder's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need any accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, please reach out to us at [careers@kinders.com](mailto:careers@kinders.com)