Manager, Warehouse Ops - Food Bank : Job Details

Bronx Warehouse355 Food Center DrBronx, NY 10474, USA

Bronx Warehouse355 Food Center DrBronx, NY 10474, USA

Manage the effective, efficient, and safe operation of the Warehouse. Must have the ability to delegate, make decisions and properly lead warehouse staff. Ensure proper management and oversight of Warehouse Operation including Receiving, Picking, Loading as well as pest control, sanitation and recycling programs. Manage, develop and update all warehouse/food distribution statistics.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the implementation of warehouse operating procedures while ensuring a safe working environment in full compliance with Feeding America, AIB and OSHA guidelines.
• Responsible for all product distribution, product quality control, warehouse receiving and all supporting documentation.
• Ability to manage and communicate effectively with all Food Bank staff, Volunteers, Outside Donors, Vendors and Guests.
• Update, develop and manage warehouse reports, process invoices and selector tracking.
• Responsible for pest control and sanitation while assuring other regulatory policies and guidelines are followed with required documentation completed.
• Maintain selector productivity levels, develop and generate reports as needed.
• Assure First Expired First Out (FEFO) inventory, internal dates and product codes are monitored for timely distribution.
• Maintain inventory of all warehouse equipment.
• The ability to supervise teams in a freezer environment. (Below 0 degrees)
• Flexible schedule change (hours and/or days) when necessary to meet the needs of the operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 7 years' experience with warehouse/distribution and including 3 years as a supervisor.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work, along with strong follow-up, problem solving, sound decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms with customers, employees, peers and management.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Strong, demonstrated leadership competencies that have driven results in the areas of Cost, Quality, Service, Safety in Warehousing and Distribution Center environments.
• Maintain a calm demeanor during periods of high volume and sets a positive example for the shift team.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skills in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work and influence others across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Trained and certified to operate a hand pallet and electric forklift.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Set and lead by example in a high energy team culture and environment.
• Strong management, supervisory, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of warehouse bar coding and RF technology.
• Flexibility to operate, and self-driven to excel, in a fast-paced environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass ServSafe Food Handler Guide for Food Banking within 3 months of starting in position. Training and testing will be provided at work.
• Demonstrated commitment to Food Bank's core values.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous process improvement.

Compensation range for this role is $70,000 - $78,000

Featured Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO, Holidays, Volunteer Time, 4-day work weeks during the Summer & More!)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Dependent Care Accounts (DCA) & Commuter Reimbursement Accounts (CRA)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (Robust E-Learnings library, Lunch & Learn Sessions & More)
• EAP, wellness and mental health resources