| Location | Vero Beach, FL |
POSITION SUMMARY
In this role, you will manage the movement (receiving, handling, storing, sorting, picking and shipment) of hundreds of thousands of continuously changing products within the distribution center on-time and within quality standards and budgetary guidelines so that each campus grocery location has a consistent supply of quality food and general merchandise for our members.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
Developing, implementing, and managing efficient, cost-effective methods of receiving, handling, sorting, storing, picking and dispatching food and general merchandise to multiple locations. Training staff on all such procedures to ensure a smooth workflow of product.
Develop production flow processes and identify process improvement and cost reduction strategies.
Establish and maintain operational procedures together with the Purchasing & Order Fulfilment Supervisor and for activities such as verifying incoming shipments, handling and disposition of product and ensuring it is rotated using the FIFO system.
Review and prepare workflows, staffing requirements, space allocations, equipment layouts, and action plans that meet company standards for productivity, quality, and customer service.
Develop operation plan for daily loads, communicate plan to supervisors and lead
Co-ordinate with the Logistics Manager load plans for individual trucks to ensure weight restrictions are met and special customer requests are accommodated.
Monitor a variety of operational data, including inventory losses, production goals and safety reports, identify problems, determine causes and recommend changes to the Director to produce zero-error benchmark on accuracy and Center satisfaction.
Monitor and ensure the integrity of our products and ensures that food safety standards are met.
Ensure produce is culled, mini bulk pallets created, product sorted in quantities andtime frames required to meet customer needs.
Meet regularly with distribution center leads, Logistics Manager, Purchasing & Order Fulfilment Supervisor, and Inventory Specialist to analyze productivity and develop actionable plans for improving efficiency and customer service.
Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures and ensuring we comply with all Federal and State OSHA and HACC Pregulations and requirements.
Inspect equipment, tools, racking, facility and machinery regularly, and oversee generalmaintenance when necessary
Adhere to all budgetary guidelines and constraints while ensuring the distribution centeroperates in a profitable and safe manner.
Ensure security of the entire facility.
Responsible for development of distribution center supervisors and staff through trainingon policy & procedures, education by assisting in problem resolution when required andleading by example.
Create a cohesive organization by keeping lines of communication open and directworkforce to insure efficient workflow.
Foster a high-performance work environment with dignity, respect, compassion,collaboration, honesty and integrity at the forefront.
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, managing, and exiting distribution center personnel.
Supervise all heavy equipment and machinery use including pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.
Participating and/or leading all other department initiatives as needed.
ESSENTIALS THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL
Previous warehouse, grocery or logistics experience is required.
Strong communication skills and leadership skills.
Exceptionally detail oriented and able to multi-task effectively within a rapidly changing environment.
Positive attitude even in the face of adversity.
Effective decision making, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to communicate in more than one language.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
3-5 years experience in a similar role.
Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Ability to become forklift certified and become certified trainer of forklifts.
Ability to drive box trucks and similar vehicles.
$50k