Warehouse Operations Manager

CookUnity; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meal delivery service is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee the internal supply chain functions of their Toronto Facility. You will manage inventory accuracy and compliance while training a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in warehouse management within the food industry, along with a strong understanding of HACCP guidelines. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development while contributing to a mission of nourishing communities through chef-crafted meals.

Benefits

Health Insurance coverage

PTO policy and paid sick days

Stock Options Plan

Compassionate Leave

CookUnity meal credits

Wellness perks

Personalized Spanish coach

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, managing receiving, shipping, inventory and/or warehousing functions.
• Strong understanding of HACCP and OSHA guidelines required.
• 3 years of people management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage accuracy of receiving practices to ensure financial accuracy.
• Train and develop team members for operational success.
• Create and establish food safety practices with the Food Safety Team.

Skills

HACCP understanding

Inventory management

People management

Strong organization

Education

5+ years in supply chain/warehouse

Food industry knowledge

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

WMS platforms

Job description

About CookUnity

Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.

Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.

If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting.

The Role

As a Warehouse Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for managing the internal supply chain functions of our Toronto Facility.

You will play a vital role in ensuring the day-to-day success of the operation across all functions of the day-to-day business at CookUnity. You'll be a team leader, driving efficiency, accuracy, and a positive workplace culture across a team of hardworking warehouse Supervisors and Associates

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who wants to take ownership inventory accuracy and excellent customer service to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage accuracy and compliance of the ingredient and packaging receiving practices in the New York location to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Review site layouts to develop optimal storage and handling of ingredients and packaging
• Focus on the “Distribution Model” deployment across all categories (Protein, Produce, Dairy, Dry Goods and Packaging) and Marketplaces
• Develop and ensure ongoing compliance with process for checking incoming shipments versus invoices and order sheets.
• Train and develop team members to ensure that they have the skills and resources required to successfully manage and handle all operational needs.
• Focus on continuous improvement across core functions including but not limited to: receiving, inventory counting, purchasing, quality assurance, ingredient distribution and food safety compliance (HACCP).
• Create and establish a food safety MOVEMENT! Implementing and complying with best in class handling, receiving and distribution practices by collaborating with our Food Safety Team.
• Continuous oversight of inventory to ensure optimal levels of product
• Aid in development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to help ensure Marketplace functions are operating at highest efficiency levels
• Maintain excellent relationships with our chef partners and work hand in hand with other departments across the CookUnity organization.
• Understanding of Profit and Loss (P&L) statements, variance reports and KPI metrics
• Oversight of scheduling for the Marketplace team, according to labor budget.
• Any other marketplace tasks based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, managing receiving, shipping, inventory and/or warehousing functions in a manufacturing or wholesale distribution facility (food industry preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of people management experience
• Strong understanding of HACCP and OSHA guidelines
• Experience in food procurement and extensive food knowledge, including material replenishment and stock keeping
• Experience in inventory management in a warehouse setting, perishable and short shelf life preferred.
• Expert understanding of supply chain or inventory control software (ERP, MRP, WMS platforms such as SAP, NetSuite, Infor, etc.)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented
• Understanding of food safety and quality standards
• Ability to promote professional growth and development of the entire Marketplace team
• Ability to travel 5-10% as needed to support other locations
• Understanding of CFIA regulations a plus

Benefits

Health Insurance coverage

⛱PTO policy and paid sick days

We grow, you grow: Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1.

Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises

A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly

♀️Wellness perks: access to a nutritional coach and fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle

Personalized Spanish coach

Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!

If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application, and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you.

CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

A quick note for all candidates We’ve recently seen an increase in recruitment scams across the industry, and we want to make sure you (and your data) stay safe while applying to CookUnity. We also want you to know that we take this seriously — sometimes, as part of our process, we may ask for a brief “proof of humanity” to confirm that we’re connecting with a real person, not an impersonator.