Assistant Commissary Manager

PRIDE Industries; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Industries seeks an Assistant Commissary Manager to lead warehouse operations, inventory stocking, and custodial services under a federal contract. You will oversee budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable, and staff performance while ensuring safety compliance.

Under direct supervision, you will manage a team, coordinate schedules, and maintain quality control and reporting to contract personnel and customers.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience in distribution management and supervisory roles.
• Knowledge of OSHA/Cal OSHA regulations is desirable.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and manages contractually provided warehouse management, custodial services, and inventory stocking.
• Manages budgeting and provides management reporting.
• Supervises employees and develops staff performance.
• Coordinates daily work schedules and ensures service levels.
• Maintains policies and procedures and ensures compliance with contract terms.

Skills

distribution management

supervisory experience

budgeting

customer service

leadership

communication

problem solving

analytical skills

computer literacy

OSHA knowledge

Education

Associates

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database

Presentation software

Job description

Pay Rate

$26.79 per hour

Telecommute Status

Onsite

Announcement

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Description

PRIDE Industries

PRIDE Industries

Job Description

Job: Assistant Commissary ManagerJob Code: AA430 PR-Commissary Asst MgrHR Title Group: Federal Contracts (except Facilities)Salary Grade: E13FLSA Status: ExemptApproval Date: February 2026

SUPERVISES

There are direct reports with this position.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direct supervision of the Commissary Manager, plans and manages staff activities related to warehouse operations, custodial services, and inventory stocking in a commissary under the terms of a federal contract. Employees in this job class manage staff, provide customer support, and oversee purchasing/accounts payable, budget and operations management within a commissary. This job requires knowledge of distribution operations, inventory management, and the ability to organize and direct work processes and manage a work team.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Plans, organizes and manages contractually provided warehouse management, custodialservices, and inventory stocking of a commissary, with full responsibility for budgeting and meeting operational goals. Provides for quality control, inventory management, record keeping, and management reporting.
• Manages compliance with contract terms, conditions and obligations. Develops a professionalworking relationship with key contract personnel, and establishes official lines of communication.
• Supervises employees; ensures a competent, motivated team through hiring, training, development, counseling and reviewing the performance of employees.
• Establishes daily staffing requirements based on volumes and customer demands, andcoordinates daily work schedules to create the most efficiency while providing proper service levels.
• Responds to email and telephone requests, and serves as an information source regardingdepartment operations and services.
• Establishes departmental work processes and maintains written policies and procedures. Schedules and prioritizes tasks and ensures adherence to procedures, regulations and guidelines.
• Tracks operational data and produces a variety of management reports and presentations.
• Meets regularly with customers to ensure good service and clear communications, define expectations, resolve problems, and improve processes.
• Conducts and participates in a variety of departmental and other meetings
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Denotes Essential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of distribution management experience, including at least one year in a supervisory position;
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or physical challenges, preferred;
• Familiarity with contract terms and conditions;
• Knowledge of Cal OSHA and OSHA occupational safety regulations;
• Supervisory skills to hire qualified employees, provide for their professional development, administer performance management and disciplinary processes effectively, and address employee relations appropriately;
• Ability to effectively supervise and develop assigned team to meet production/service goals while adhering to safety policies and rules;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to make presentations and respond to inquiries by senior management, customers and/or employees;
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, reasoning, problem solving and analytical skills;
• Exceptional customer service skills;
• Human relation skills to build effective relationships with team, customers and public;
• Advanced computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software;
• Knowledge of business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usageand punctuation;
• Mathematical skills to include the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations;
• Ability to establish priorities and solve a wide range of business, operational and strategic management problems;
• Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Associates

A comparable combination of formal education and work experience will be considered.

CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:Not Applicable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Viewing computer screen/monitor
• Utilizing keyboard
• Answering phone/making calls
• Maneuvering in and around the worksite
• May require standing, walking, walking on uneven surfaces
• May require bending, kneeling, squatting and stooping

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a commissary, warehouse, or distribution environment with forklifts, material handling and production equipment. May be exposed to noise from equipment and depending on external weather conditions exposure to heat, cold, wind, and rain. Employees may be required to work in excess of 8 hours in a day and/or 40 hours per week.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.

PRIDE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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