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JOB FILLED - Warehouse/Purchasing Manager

Job Description: 
It’s been said that you cannot become one of the best food delivery services around Chicago overnight. MSI GREEN Inc. has been in the business of supplying produce and staple products to fine-dining establishments for 30 years. 
 
We are currently searching for a Warehouse/Purchasing Manager in the Chicago area.
 
The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of the receiving/distribution facility, including directly overseeing the shipping, receiving, warehousing, and logistical aspects of the company. Additionally responsible for the sourcing and purchasing of various produce lines.
 
The ideal candidate will have a background in perishable food distribution management, purchasing and know how to schedule employees for optimum efficiency. You will lead by example and create a work environment that encourages team work. Creating and enforcing procedures, along with superb organizational skills is paramount.
 

In addition to a competitive salary (DOE), this position will receive a bonus that could increase the total compensation substantially.

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor degree preferred.
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment, hours and responsibilities.
  • 5+ years’ supervisory experience in food/distribution, warehousing business including purchasing.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop teams to deliver results.
  • Collaborative management style and excellent organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership in food safety, consumer safety and employee safety.
  • Project management skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.
  • Allergen, cross contamination and general food safety awareness.
  • Audit familiarity.
  • Procedure setup and implementation expertise.
  • Process documentation expertise.
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Schedule all necessary employees to assure successful production. Guide, Train and communicate effectively with all new hires and employees.
  • Direct reports include – shipping manager, logistics manager, receiving manager, warehouse manager. Controls costs of these departments to run efficiently.
  • Create, modify, and enforce procedures assuring accuracy, timelines, quality and staffing needs of the shipping and receiving department.
  • Create, modify and enforce procedures to control inventory, properly rotate and handle produce, slot product, staff and comply with government and customer guidelines.
  • Create, modify and enforce procedures to maintain logistics timeliness, maintenance, coordination and compliance while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Committed to food safety, GMP’s and total quality with all of our products.
  • Source and purchase a variety of produce as directed.
  • Documentation, coordination and communication to all supervisors, managers and business leaders.
  • Sense of urgency and engagement to the business needs.
  • Provide leadership, expertise and continuous improvement to the operations process.
  • Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws such as OSHA, FDA and USDA.

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