Warehouse Operations Coordinator

Warehouse Operations Coordinator

A Leading Food Manufacturing Company in Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica is Seeking a: Warehouse Operations Coordinator

Are you a hands-on warehouse leader who thrives in a fast-paced, food production environment? Do you enjoy balancing operational planning with active floor supervision? If so, this opportunity may be ideal for you.

Role Summary

The Warehouse Operations Coordinator is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations within a food manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring the successful candidate to balance strategic planning, documentation, and compliance responsibilities with active participation on the warehouse floor.

The primary objective of this role is to ensure the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods while maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Floor Management

• Actively work alongside your direct report to prioritize and complete daily tasks including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and loading
• Delegate work effectively to meet deadlines, stepping in to assist with physical tasks during peak periods or staff absences
• Optimize warehouse layout and storage systems to maximize space utilization and workflow efficiency

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide daily direction, coaching, and support to your direct report
• Assist in documenting staff development and cross-training plans
• Foster a positive, accountable, and productive team culture

Facility Upkeep & Safety

• Conduct daily walk-through inspections of lighting, flooring, racking integrity, and equipment functionality
• Monitor and record environmental parameters to ensure goods are stored in appropriate conditions
• Enforce all health and safety standards, ensure PPE compliance, and immediately address hazards

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all inbound and outbound goods meet required quality standards
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining an organized and compliant warehouse
• Oversee sanitation and housekeeping standards in accordance with food safety requirements

Documentation & Process Improvement

• Write, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key warehouse processes
• Maintain accurate operational and inventory records
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support implementation initiatives

Planning & Inventory Control

• Plan daily and weekly workloads based on inbound deliveries and outbound order volumes
• Oversee and/or assist with stock counts; investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Ensure accuracy in receiving (quantity and condition checks) and dispatch processes

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Proven experience in warehouse operations and inventory control
• Knowledge of FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory management principles
• Experience with food traceability systems in a warehouse environment
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and leadership abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant warehouse management software

What We’re Looking For

• A leader who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves
• Someone who values accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement
• A professional who understands the importance of food safety and traceability
• A detail-oriented and disciplined operations coordinator