Emerald Isle Foods/Keany Produce is known for its produce excellence, unsurpassed attention to customer service and commitment to quality. Company values are commitments to stay honest, trustworthy and respectful by understanding that we are accountable for our actions, successes, and failures. We show respect to our fellow team members, our customers and our community.
I. Job Purpose/Objective:
The Operations Manager reports to the Regional General Manager. The Operations Manager runs all operations of the warehouse, primarily focused on the Shipping, Receiving and Short Order Departments. Position also ensures that orders are accurately selected and ready for loading at the proper time. The Operations Manager also manages the employees of the shift in a safe, efficient and effective manner and handles any immediate problems that may arise.
II. Essential Job Functions:
· Motivates order selectors, loaders, and short order selectors
· Organizes the workflow of employees on respective shift.
· Assigns and monitor tasks through the use of computers and scanners.
· Assures safe work practices
· Handles immediate disciplinary incidents
· Enforces Company policies and procedures
· Documents Worker’s Compensation incidents
· Trains new hires
· Manages shift time sheets via paycom
· Provides proper warehouse documentation as needed
· Conducts performance reviews in a timely manner.
· Handles product discrepancies/shortages/other problems
· Meets productivity output standards for the shift
· Responsible for the cleanliness of the warehouse
· Able to troubleshoot and problem solve.
· Manages returns desk
Confirms staffing associate hours
III. Additional Job Functions:
· Participates in operations meeting when required.
· Reviews the performance of subordinates
· Liaisons with different departments, i.e. Shipping, Receiving, Purchasing, Sales, Maintenance, Dispatch, Transportation
· Assists with planning and implementing of processing plant improvements and expansions.
· Additional duties as required to support the mission of Keany Produce Company
IV. Working Conditions/Job Environment:
· Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with this position:
· Minimum lift requirement 50-60 lbs on a regular basis
· Requires repeated stooping and bending
· Frequent lifting and carrying of boxed/bagged fruits and vegetables
· Requires continuous standing for extended periods of time
· Frequently requires riding a motorized, stand-on pallet jack
Environmental conditions (physical surroundings and hazards) usually associated with this position:
- Working in a 45 degree (F) processing area for 8-10 hours on a daily basis
- Working in a damp environment 8-10 hours on a daily basis
- Moderately noisy environment
VI. Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Minimum of High School Diploma required.
Experience:
- 2 years’ experience in the shipping and warehousing of wholesale produce
- 2 years of management
- Spanish language skills a plus
Knowledge:
- HACCP, GMP’s, sanitation, and Food Safety concepts.
- USDA/FDA guidelines.
- Current DOT regulation
Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient operating stand-up, reach forklifts.
- PC skills to include Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word and Excel
- Flexible with change in the work assignments and priorities
VII. Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, Agriculture
Experience:
- 5 Years experience in the management of produce warehousing and shipping with multiple shifts.
Knowledge:
- Change Management, SQF Program, Produce Pro Software
Skills and Abilities:
- Very strong verbal and written communication skills in multiple languages – English, Spanish, Vietnamese and various African dialects
- Ability to take an idea from conception to execution
- Other duties as assigned.
*Sunday - Friday according to business needs
*7:00AM start time til finish!
Emerald Isle Foods/Keany Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.
EOE AA /M/F/Vet/Disability
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many employees have you managed/supervised?
Experience:
- Warehouse Managment: 5 years (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Richmond, VA 23234 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Richmond, VA 23234: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
