**Leading company in the aquaculture and pet food industry.** Due to expansion, we are seeking the following position: **WAREHOUSE MANAGER** **Position Description:** The Warehouse Manager will be responsible for supervising and optimizing raw material and finished product inventory management within a company manufacturing balanced animal feed. This role will focus on leading warehouse digitalization, improving inventory control, and reducing losses. Additionally, the manager will be responsible for implementing safety and quality standards across storage and dispatch operations. **Requirements:** · **Education**: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. · **Experience**: Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in large-scale warehouse operations, preferably in manufacturing or the food industry. · **Certifications (Preferred)**: Lean Management, Six Sigma, or warehouse management certifications. **Technical Knowledge:** 1\. **Inventory and Warehouse Management**: Inventory control methods (FIFO, LIFO, FEFO), silo storage principles, and handling of large volumes of finished products. 2\. **Warehouse Digitalization**: Experience implementing and using WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and ERP systems for real-time inventory monitoring and stock reporting. 3\. **Logistics and Distribution**: Knowledge of logistics strategies to optimize storage space and manage large-scale dispatch operations. 4\. **Quality and Safety**: Familiarity with GMP, GAP, storage and food-handling safety regulations to preserve the quality of raw materials and finished products. 5\. **Personnel Management**: Training and performance evaluation of staff, team management, motivation, and leadership within a collaborative work environment. **Functions and Responsibilities:** **1\. Inventory Supervision and Control:** o Direct and assign daily tasks to material handling personnel. o Coordinate receipt, storage, and dispatch of raw materials and finished products, ensuring compliance with quality standards. o Implement procedures for proper inventory handling and loss minimization. o Identify, analyze, and resolve issues using root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies. **2\. Digitalization and Process Optimization:** o Lead warehouse digitalization through implementation of an inventory management system (WMS). o Optimize inbound and outbound product processes while maintaining strict stock control and batch traceability. **3\. Space Planning and Optimization:** o Manage warehouse logistics processes and inventory. o Maximize silo and warehouse space utilization to ensure material availability and smooth flow. o Establish organizational methods enabling efficient and safe inventory rotation. **4\. Quality and Safety Control:** o Comply with the Quality Management System and maintain SHE standards. o Implement safety standards for handling and storing large volumes, adhering to applicable regulations. o Collaborate closely with the Quality Department to ensure standards compliance at all storage stages. o Maintain and update procedures for assigned processes based on continuous improvement principles. **5\. Team Leadership and Personnel Development:** o Supervise and coordinate the warehouse team, setting clear goals and objectives. o Evaluate team performance, promote training initiatives, and foster an efficient working environment. o Develop and implement new strategies to optimize processes and reduce costs. o Identify issues and improve processes. **Competencies and Skills:** 1\. **Leadership and Teamwork**: Ability to motivate and coordinate a large team to achieve shared objectives and enhance workplace culture. 2\. **Results Orientation and Continuous Improvement**: Focus on process optimization to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. 3\. **Analytical Ability and Decision-Making**: Capacity to solve real-time problems and make data-driven decisions. 4\. **Communication and Collaboration**: Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with other departments (production, logistics, quality) and ensure operational efficiency. 5\. **Adaptability and Change Management**: Willingness to implement process changes and adapt to warehouse digitalization. **Benefits:** **Gross Monthly Salary**: **MXN $15,000.00 – $20,000.00** **Benefits**: Above statutory requirements. **Employment Type**: Direct hire by the company. **Standard Working Hours**: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; Saturday, 7:00 AM–12:00 PM. **Work Location**: Toluca, State of Mexico. As a company, we promote an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value diversity and inclusion as key components of our culture and business success. Job Type: Full-time, Indefinite-term contract Salary: MXN $15,000.00 – $20,000.00 per month Benefits: * Savings fund Work Location: On-site