POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Warehouse Manager
Accountable to: Operations Director
Department: Operations
Employment Status: Non-exempt
Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)
The Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading and managing the supply and distribution operations of The Food Basket Inc. through inventory management, warehouse and delivery of product in alignment with the strategic plans to reduce hunger across the state. This position is responsible for overseeing the handling, storing, processing and distributing donated food products throughout the island. This position will collaborate with management to ensure facility cleanliness. The Warehouse Manager will proactively support service to other agencies, volunteers, and customers through successfully managing the day-to-day operations of the warehouse environment.
1) Supervision
- Supervising the drivers, warehouse associates, and volunteers.
- Completes interviews, hiring procedures, scheduling, and performance management including employee development.
- Serves as a liaison between staff, donors, agencies and programs as needed.
2) Compliance & Training
- Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures affecting the product and warehouse
- Conduct training as needed for workers to ensure effective and compliant service delivery
- Educate staff on processes and procedures while driving continuous improvement efforts
- Maintain and utilize data and statistics and monitor for improved outcomes; Drive continuous improvement efforts; and Provide direction and leadership regarding issues and concerns.
3) Delivery Operations
- Oversee the route delivery of products ensuring safe loading, unloading and driving procedures are adhered to; work with other departments setting up mobile and pop up distributions.
- Ensure the safe operation and proper loading of assigned vehicle; Ensure drivers have identified and planned safe routes to ensure economical use of time and equipment.
- Ensure drivers are maintaining logs and driving times in accordance with DOT standards; Responsible for ensuring vehicles are inspected daily and all DOT regulations are met.
- Maintain vehicles through light maintenance including fluid checks; Responsible for ensuring heavy maintenance is performed on vehicles for safe operation; and complete proper inspection and maintenance paperwork for reporting purposes.
4) Warehouse Operations
- Oversee warehouse operations to ensure proper handling of product; maintain day-to-day operations of warehouse by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program, operational, and certification procedures, standards and requirements.
- Comply with Food Safety handling processes; Ensure adherence to Feeding America program requirements; Ensure proper security controls are in place throughout the warehouse; Complete daily inspections and monthly warehouse safety inspections.
- Maintain physical condition of the warehouse by planning and implementing design layouts, inspecting tools and equipment, and issuing work orders for repair and maintenance.
- Receipt product, enter data in food bank software, and oversee other staff receipting and entering products.
5) Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Education and Experience:
Successful candidates for this position are required to have a minimum of five years’ experience in warehouse operations or management in transportation and/or equivalent work experience.
A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or an equivalent degree is preferred but not required. A Class A CDL license is also preferred in the event a backup driver is needed.
Qualifications:
Strong candidates for this position will believe in The Food Basket’s mission, vision and values* and be able to inspire others to join them in this important work; possess excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; critical thinking skills to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; ability to work in a fast paced environment with multi-faceted demands and deadlines; strong organizational skills and detail oriented, yet flexible with an adaptable personal style; ability to motivate and inspire others; have strong customer service skills and willingness to assist others; valid driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract and ability to travel statewide; flexibility to attend meetings and events in evenings and/or on weekends.
Benefits:
Compensation commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package. Opportunity to contribute to an environment that values passion, service and innovation.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
How to Apply: After reviewing the job description in full, please email cover letter, resume, driver’s abstract and 3 references to: [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
