About Us:

Carl Buddig and Company, a respected name in the meat manufacturing industry, boasts a legacy of over 80 years. Founded as a family-owned company, we have evolved into a leading producer of premium meat products, including renowned lunchmeats, ready-to-eat cooked meats under our Kingsford, LLC division, and savory snack meats from Old Wisconsin.

As a third-generation family business, our success is anchored in our commitment to quality, innovation, and community. With a workforce of 2,500 dedicated team members spread across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, we continue to expand, driven by a vision for excellence and a responsiveness to evolving consumer preferences.

At Carl Buddig and Company, we foster a culture centered around teamwork and innovation. We strive to create an environment that values creativity and collaboration, ensuring every team member is empowered to contribute to our collective goals.

Our dedication extends beyond our business operations. We actively support charitable initiatives and community organizations through direct contributions, volunteer work, and partnerships. We aim to make a positive impact and give back to the communities that have supported us over the years.

Join us at Carl Buddig and Company, where tradition meets innovation, and where our passion for quality meat products is matched by our commitment to our people and communities.

Position Summary:

Direct comprehensive warehouse operations to maximize safety, efficiency, and profitability. Strategic leadership in budgeting, WMS oversight, and team management to guarantee accurate, timely order fulfillment in support of company strategy and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and enforce warehouse policies to enhance safety, maximize operational efficiency, improve KPIs, and reduce costs.
• Accountable for end-to-end inventory accuracy, spanning receiving, storage, picking, and distribution of direct materials and finished goods.
• Direct logistics operations, including material receipts, internal network transfers, yard management, and outbound shipping.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team of managers, supervisors, crew leads and associates.
• Guarantee strict compliance with safety regulations and coordinate facility and equipment maintenance requirements and approvals.
• Champion continuous improvement by optimizing physical and system-based workflows.
• Support new product launches within the scope of warehouse operations and workflows.
• Compile information for various tracking and reporting.\
• Support SQF audit and recall exercises.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field required.
• Certified Warehouse Logistics Professional (CWLP) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Warehouse Manager or Director role with budget responsibility and demonstrated cost management proficiency.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience operating in a WMS within an ERP environment required.
• WMS implementation experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience optimizing warehouse and logistics operations to drive continuous improvement and leverage technology.

Pay range for this position is $115,000 to $120,000 depending on experience.

Benefits for this role include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Vacation & PTO, and Tuition Reimbursement. There is also a potential for a discretionary bonus this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions Statement

Carl Buddig and Company does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, performance evaluations, discipline, or termination. All employment decisions are made by trained HR professionals and company leaders to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act.