Automation Operations Manager

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC; Lathrop (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC in Lathrop, CA seeks a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead grocery/perishable warehouse operations, maintenance, and safety. You will drive inventory control, process improvements, and team development to meet service and quality targets.

The role oversees budgeting, capital projects, and collaboration with customers, ensuring secure, efficient distribution and safe working conditions for staff across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial and operational analysis in a distribution/warehouse setting.
• Ability to manage processes and lead teams through changing priorities.
• Strong focus on safety, accuracy, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate performance of all distribution center functions to meet goals.
• Assess business conditions and address near-term opportunities to improve service and reduce costs.
• Assist with annual operating budgets and capital expenditure proposals.
• Direct adoption of improved processes, equipment, and facilities to drive results.
• Maintain safe work environment and security for staff and assets.
• Communicate effectively with customers to align on expectations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Process management

People management

Deadline oriented

Education

Assoc Degree

Bachelor's Degree

GED

HS Diploma

Job description

Position Overview

As Warehouse Operations Manager, you are responsible for the operations of the grocery/perishable warehouses and warehouse maintenance and support facilities. You will be accountable for achieving overall operating results consistent with individual and company performance goals. You will direct ongoing communication and collaboration with customers of the grocery/perishable warehouses and ensure results meet or exceed customer expectations for product quality and service reliability, speed and accuracy. This position is responsible for overseeing maintenance processes, record keeping, safety protocol, security services and inventory control to ensure distribution center work teams, service providers, equipment and physical assets are safe and secure. Additionally, you will oversee recruiting and training of team members and ensures team members are provided ongoing skills development and coaching to improve job performance and enable individuals to improve their advancement potential within the organization.

Job Description

Description

• Review and evaluate performance of all distribution center functions, address performance gaps, and take corrective action, as needed, to ensure the managers of each functional area are delivering on operating goals

• Assess business conditions, evaluate emerging business needs (e.g., seasonality, promotion events) and takes action to address near‑term opportunities to improve service, reduce costs and/or generate incremental revenue to enhance operational results across the distribution system

• Assist with the preparation of the annual operating budget for assigned warehouses and support functions; evaluate and adjust proposed budgets to achieve overall company goals and approve final operating budgets for submission to the director of distribution

• Assist with the preparing, evaluating and approving capital expenditure proposals to replace or upgrade facilities and equipment and submit proposals with justification to the director of distribution for entry into the annual capital budgeting process for warehouse and distribution

• Direct the adoption and use of improved processes, new equipment and new facilities; accountable for achieving incremental business results from the use of these investments

• Create high customer service expectations among team members, monitor results with customers to ensure performance is meeting expectations and take action to correct performance gaps and/or address improvement opportunities

• Accountable for maintaining a safe work environment for team members and visitors at the assigned distribution center in accordance with company policies and health and safety regulations, including elimination of accidents, and maintaining security of distribution center team members and facilities while on company property

• Travel Required:No

Environment

• Warehouse : Freezer (-20F to 0F)

• Warehouse : Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)

• Warehouse : Store/Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)

Skills

• Specialized Knowledge : Working knowledge of financial analysis and operational analysis.

• Special Skills : Managing process, people management, dealing with complexity, deadline oriented .

• Physical abilities: : Safely and efficiently move products weighing up to 60lbs. Stand/walk for up to 10-12hrs.

• Other: :

Years Of Experience

• 7-10 : Experience in retail operations, distribution, transportation, logistics and / or supply chain management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualifications

Associate Degree - General Studies, Bachelor's Degree - General Studies, General Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, High School Diploma - General Studies

Shift

Company

Lathrop Logistics LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocersis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Salary Range

$85,420 - $113,100

Company: Lathrop Logistics LLC

Job Area: Automation Operations

Job Family: Operations

Job Code: JC1063

Job Type: Full time

Pay Range: $85,420 - $113,100

ReqID: R-268956