About this opportunity
KeHE Distributors, LLC lists this Senior Production Manager (IB) opportunity in town of florida, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Why Work for KeHE?
Full-time
Pay Range: $100,000.00/Yr. - $130,000.00/Yr.
Shift Days: M-F, Shift Time: 8:00 AM
Benefits on Day 1 Health/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Overview
At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.
Primary Responsibilities
The Senior Manager, Production Operations, is responsible for leading overall warehouse operations, including inbound, outbound, inventory control, and workforce management across multiple shifts. This role ensures the site meets operational performance targets and service expectations while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Senior Manager serves as the key liaison between the distribution center and cross-functional support groups such as Transportation, Inventory, Safety, Finance, and Human Resources. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Essential Functions
DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide overall leadership and direction for daily and strategic warehouse operations, including labor planning, safety, productivity, quality, and customer service.
Lead, coach, and develop warehouse management staff and frontline leaders; support team growth, succession planning, and a positive work environment.
Monitor and drive performance using KPIs (e.g., on-time shipping, productivity, inventory accuracy, safety incidents) to meet or exceed goals.
Conduct daily operational reviews with leadership team, ensuring execution of pre-shift plans, mid-shift adjustments, and post-shift evaluations.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners (e.g., Transportation, Inventory, HR, Safety) to solve problems, implement initiatives, and align site strategy.
Act as the primary point of contact for distribution center leadership and serve as liaison to internal support functions.
Identify operational bottlenecks or inefficiencies; lead or sponsor process improvement initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, food safety, and company-specific regulatory standards.
Develop operational forecasts and resource plans in partnership with Finance and other departments.
Promote a hands-on leadership style by maintaining visibility and active engagement on the warehouse floor.
Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, to support business needs and operational demands.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Hands-On Leader: Actively engages with the team and leads by example on the floor.
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Who can apply
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