Assistant Commissary Manager

PRIDE Industries; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,723 - 66,426; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Industries in Virginia Beach seeks an Assistant Commissary Manager to oversee warehouse operations and staff. You'll manage budgeting, inventory, and ensure contract compliance while leading a motivated team.

Ideal candidates need a solid background in distribution management with supervisory experience. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• One year of distribution management experience, including at least one year in a supervisory position.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, reasoning, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages warehouse operations and inventory stocking.
• Manages compliance with contract terms and supervises employees.
• Responds to inquiries and provides customer support.

Skills

Distribution management experience

Supervisory skills

Customer service skills

Advanced computer literacy

Mathematical skills

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Pay Rate

$55,723.20 to $66,426.85 DOE

Telecommute Status

Onsite

Job Title

Assistant Commissary Manager

Job Code

AA430

HR Title Group

Federal Contracts (except Facilities)

Salary Grade

E13

FLSA Status

Exempt

Approval Date

February 2026

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, custodial services, 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 professional working 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, and coordinates 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 regarding department 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.

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 usage and punctuation.
• Mathematical skills to include application of 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.