Warehouse Lead in Dundalk, Maryland at Montebello Brands, Inc.

Montebello Brands, Inc.

Job Title:

Warehouse Lead

Job Number

Division

Montebello Brands, Inc.

Location

Baltimore, MD

Department

Warehouse

Incumbent

Approved by

Harmeet Sandhu

Date

10.20.2026

FOR HR USE ONLY:

Wage/Hour Classification

EEO Class

PURPOSE -

Incumbent is responsible for receipt, storage and handling of all raw ingredients, packaging supplies, finished goods and accurate entry into the ERP / Spreadsheets. Distribution of all ingredients to in-plant users and finished goods to outside agencies. Oversees warehouse associates to ensure daily work schedule is met.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES –

General

• Develop and document SOPs and best practices to ensure highest standards for Warehouse Department.
• Optimize available warehouse space to accommodate existing and new products.
• Leads the Shipping/Receiving Department in a manner consistent with the culture of the company. Ensure employees are treated fairly and with respect. Creates a team environment where all employees are encouraged to make a difference in meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
• Investigate and report accidents and injuries in the work place. Assess and audit work areas and develop new processes to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Develop and execute a plan focusing on Continuous Improvement in the warehousing, shipment and delivery of products to the Customers and Distribution Centers.
• Ensure accurate and timely computer system data entry.
• Ensure accurate shipping, receiving and production records.
• Perform hold and recall procedures to assure customer safety in conjunction with management.
• Perform activities to assure that storage requirements for ingredients and finished goods are met.
• Ensure department personnel safety, training, motivation and effectiveness.
• Assume all safety, system and lift truck certification and training.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and sanitation.
• Coordinate and expedite flow of materials for planned production.
• Plan, organize and implement effective communications for/with department employees, outside carriers and storage locations, factory and corporate management and external vendors.
• Administer and maintain all safety and training programs for warehouse personnel per company policy.
• Administer department and company policies and procedures as part of the factory management staff.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance of warehouse equipment with Plant Manager.
• Operate the Jockey Truck for movement of packaging and supplies within plant premises.

Receiving

• Receive ingredients, packaging and supplies as per purchase orders.
• Store materials in assigned locations.

Shipping

• Source carriers for outdoor shipments at the most economical rates
• Ensure that transportation related activities are completed to ensure that customer orders ship out accurately and completely and that exceptions are either resolved in advance or properly communicated to the affected parties.
• Coordinate pick up and timely shipment of products to customers
• Ensure orders are accurately picked and staged for shipment.
• Create and complete shipping documents as required.

Inventory Control

• Ensure inventory in assigned warehouses (on-site and off-site) is accurately accounted for.
• Ensure inventory is cycle counted. Investigate and fix inventory, receiving, and shipping errors.
• Establishes operational procedures for activities such as outgoing shipments, handling and storage of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory accurate.
• Manage inventory (timely, compliance with company policies, timely reporting, FIFO rotation).
• Any other duties and special projects assigned by the management.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/COMPENTENCIES-

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years’ warehouse experience, shipping and receiving
• Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Dynamics Business Central)
• Record of successful leadership
• Incumbent must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to deal with both internal and external customers.
• Incumbent must have excellent planning/organization and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of state and federal rules/ regulations such as OSHA, FDA, EPA
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Must have valid MD driver’s license and ability to drive Jockey truck.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 Years’ Wine and spirits industry experience
• 5 Years of Supply Chain Experience

Check the competency model that applies to this job: Manager/Supervisor X Technical/Professional

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS -

Immediate Supervisor (title) : Director of Operations, Plant Manager

Subordinates (titles):

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT / WORKING

CONDITIONS

Warehouse environment. Extended periods of sitting, standing, reaching, bending, and lifting.

Ability to lift 50lbs.

Valid driver's license

Satisfactory driving record

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Written By:

Approved by:

Date:

Signature

Harmeet Sandhu

Signature

11.06.2025