What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager I position at UNFI?
Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Wholefoods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today.
- Competitive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & Vacation
- Growth and professional development opportunities.
- Recognition for great work, company events and picnics, and much more.
- Full-time employment opportunity
POSITION PURPOSE:
Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the shipping/receiving activities of the Warehouse. Responsible for enforcing productivity and quality rates, reviews/pay adjustments, and any other related issues to ensure that the daily work load is completed efficiently
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
- Manages all the day-to day activities surrounding inbound, inventory control, AND/OR outbound warehouse operations.
- Monitors, researches and implements solutions regarding issues related to damaged product, mis-shipped product, and missing product.
- Assists in developing / adjusting of policies and procedures for warehouse operations.
- Manages equipment needs and suggests investments for capital improvements.
- Ensures that Warehouse materials are rotated and stored properly.
- Assumes responsibility for the maintenance of Warehouse facilities. Ensures that both the inside and outside of the facilities are clean and orderly.
- Works to develop and maintain productive business relations with internal and external customers.
- Provides leadership to direct reports while focusing on process improvements, and creating a high performance supervisory team.
EXPERIENCE:
- Five or more years of related experience, with at least two or more years of supervisory experience.
- 3 to 5 years warehouse management and/or logistics management experience in a complex, service-driven organization
- Experience in shipping/receiving is preferred.
- System Implementation preferred.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Excellent leadership abilities
- Keen eye for quality; detail oriented with excellent analytical skills
- Able to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities
- Strong problem solving skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to motivate
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
