Food Bank Warehouse Manager: Lead Operations & Impact

Making A Difference Foundation; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Sick leave

Vacation time

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Making A Difference Foundation seeks a Warehouse Manager to direct receiving, storage, and distribution for a small food bank warehouse. You will ensure efficient operations, achieve productivity targets, and maintain safety and compliance.

The role requires leadership, experience in warehouse processes, and hands-on use of WMS software to optimize performance and reporting. This is a full-time on-site position supporting community food programs.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Warehouse Manager.
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices.
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing KPIs.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse management software and databases.
• Leadership skills to manage staff.
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• BS degree in logistics, supply chain management or business administration preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company?s policies and vision.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations.
• Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization.
• Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements.
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security.
• Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system.
• Prepare annual budget.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies.
• Plan work rotates, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results.
• Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate employees.
• Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report etc)
• Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication skills

Problem solving

KPI knowledge

Education

BS degree in logistics or supply chain management

Tools

WMS software

Databases

Job description

Making A Difference Foundation seeks a Warehouse Manager to direct receiving, storage, and distribution for a small food bank warehouse. You will ensure efficient operations, achieve productivity targets, and maintain safety and compliance.

The role requires leadership, experience in warehouse processes, and hands-on use of WMS software to optimize performance and reporting. This is a full-time on-site position supporting community food programs.