Warehouse Operations Lead; Interim

Job Description

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You will support warehouse operations in terms of service, cost, health and safety, quality, food defense, sustainability, legal requirements and policies compliance. You will provide team leadership and direction for the warehouse organization. In this role, you will implement warehouse strategy and effectively execute operations to ensure optimum logistics solutions while supporting various routes‑to‑market, and balancing service and cost. You will also work collaboratively with key internal and external (third‑party logistics vendors) business partners to ensure effective management, timely solutions and execution.

• Maintain alignment with site OGSMs across Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and Engagement
• Balance short‑term execution with long‑term operational stability
• Identify risks and trends (inventory accuracy, service reliability, labor constraints) before they impact production
• Ensure continuity of IL6S / DMS routines in a proactive manner
• Act as a steward of Mondelez standards while adapting to daily operational duties and tasks
• Inbound receiving and inspection processes
• Production replenishment and material staging
• Finished goods storage and shipment execution
• Tank farm operations and bulk material handling
• External warehouse coordination and transfers
• Strong working knowledge of SAP transactions supporting warehouse and inventory control
• Ability to connect physical movements to system integrity
• Proactively identify and correct process gaps before they become audit findings
• Cross‑Functional Experience & Collaboration
• Prior experience working closely with Production, Material planning, Transportation and Quality in a Manufacturing setting
• Leads supervisors with consistency and clarity during transition
  • Reinforces expectations, accountability, and escalation paths
  • Provides effective coaching in a timely manner
  • Maintains engagement, morale, and trust while serving in an interim capacity
  • Ensures continuity of leadership tone and standards
  • Makes informed, timely decisions within defined authority
  • Knows when to escape and when to act independently
  • Communicates clearly with plant leadership on risks, constraints, and wins
  • Accountable for the warehouse operations while partnering closely with the Warehouse Manager
  • Perform other related duties as requested

• Experience managing warehousing operations ideally in FMCG/CPG
• Deep understanding of logistic, supply chain, transportation and distribution center operations
• Experience in team leadership and people management including union representation
• Commercial awareness and budget management
• Able to negotiate, influence and manage effective relationships with third‑party partners
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems and able to analyze and synthesize data
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and requirements for the geography

• Agility over Perfection.
• Leads supervisors with consistency and clarity during transition
• Reinforces expectations, accountability, and escalation paths
• Proactive approach
• Maintains engagement, morale, and trust while serving in an interim capacity
• Ensures continuity of leadership tone and standards across all shifts
• Makes informed, timely decisions within defined authority
• Knows when to escape and when to act independently
• Communicates clearly with plant leadership on risks, constraints, and wins
• Accountable for the warehouse operations

• HS Diploma Required. Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Demonstrated familiarity with MES / ERP / planning system / Supply Chains, and at least 3 years of experience creating analytic visualizations and summaries, based on complex data sources, utilizing any of the following tools: MS Excel, MS Power BI, Tableau, Cognos, SQL, etc.
• Minimum 3‑5 years in Warehouse or Operations experience needed.
• SAP preferred but experience with managing warehouse functions using a WMS (Warehouse Management System) 3‑5 years experience.
• Must have 3‑5 years of supervisory/managerial experience.

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