Center Operations & Community Impact Leader

Northern Illinois Food Bank; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Illinois Food Bank seeks a Center Manager to lead daily warehouse, production, and distribution operations at the North Suburban Center in Lake Forest, IL. You will cultivate partnerships with agencies and donors, engage volunteers, and drive outreach to strengthen the center’s community presence.

The role focuses on facility operations, safety compliance, and program coordination across the center’s service area, with ownership of budgeting and community relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related area.
• 3–5 years of management experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Walk most of the day and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee center warehouse, production, and transportation operations.
• Develop and maintain volunteer program aligned with production needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with agencies in service area.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and inventory controls.

Skills

Management experience

Customer focus

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Northern Illinois Food Bank seeks a Center Manager to lead daily warehouse, production, and distribution operations at the North Suburban Center in Lake Forest, IL. You will cultivate partnerships with agencies and donors, engage volunteers, and drive outreach to strengthen the center’s community presence.

The role focuses on facility operations, safety compliance, and program coordination across the center’s service area, with ownership of budgeting and community relations.