JOB FILLED - Assistant Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

• Assist Director of Operations with managing all operational functions
• Assure that the warehouse is operating in a manner that enhances customer service, quality benchmarks, efficiency, and safety
• Ensure employees are following company food and safety protocol
• Maintain organized and structured warehouse operations
• Create and implement production schedule for multiple departments
• Oversee daily inventory and product rotation
• Oversee food safety program via daily walk through and communication with Director of Food Safety
• Work with porters and drivers to process orders accurately and ensure timely delivery
• Oversee and assist in staging and shipping when needed
• Review orders for quality and accuracy
• Manage any driver issues while out on delivery
• Assist in the procurement of operating supplies and equipment
• Communicate with sales team, customer service team and management staff to improve benchmarks and set goals
• Resolve specific sales and purchasing requests as it relates to operations
• Work with and support Quality Assurance Manager to ensure good production practices, order updates and communication with appropriate team member
• Oversee and assist receiving team to ensure accurate receiving based on quality specs, accurate count, correct label, pack size and note exceptions
• Communicate with vendor and drivers as needed
• Confirm that receiving is informing purchasing and sales department of short, rejected, and poor-quality product
• May be asked to load and unload trucks
• Other duties will be assigned as needed

Requirements:

• 2+ years previous management experience, produce experience is preferred
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team efficiently and effectively
• Focus should be on urgency in an active/time sensitive environment and take quick problem-solving actions. This includes attention to detail while multitasking and researching multiple issues
• Communication skills with a strong verbal and written background
• Strong skills in MS Office, Outlook, and Excel. This includes strong computer skills and detailed accurate data entry
• Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) required

Benefits:

• Attractive benefits available