Food Pantry Operations Lead

Catholic Charities Archdiocese Of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Archdiocese Of Boston is seeking a Food Pantry Program Manager to oversee day‑to‑day operations of the food security programs, including procurement, inventory, transportation, and partner coordination. This role ensures SOPs are followed, food safety standards are met, and end‑to‑end supply chains run efficiently to serve clients across Greater Boston.

The position leads staffing, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives, with collaboration to translate strategy into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Nutrition, Public Health, Social Work, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in operations, logistics, food systems, food security, agriculture, nutrition, or humanitarian/development programming or large‑scale program management.
• Experience supervising staff and managing cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of food security programs, including procurement, inventory, transportation, distribution, and partner coordination.
• Lead development and enforcement of SOPs for food handling, transportation, and storage operations, volunteer management, and community distribution sites.
• Ensure all activities meet food safety standards, quality guidelines, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Manage end‑to‑end food supply chain workflows: sourcing, vendor relations, deliveries, storage, routing, and last‑mile distribution.
• Oversee transportation planning, including driver scheduling and maintenance.
• Support program coordinators in the implementation of food distribution programs, nutrition initiatives, education, and community partnerships.

Skills

Operations leadership

Staff supervision

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Nutrition, Public Health, Social Work, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Catholic Charities Archdiocese Of Boston is seeking a Food Pantry Program Manager to oversee day‑to‑day operations of the food security programs, including procurement, inventory, transportation, and partner coordination. This role ensures SOPs are followed, food safety standards are met, and end‑to‑end supply chains run efficiently to serve clients across Greater Boston.

The position leads staffing, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives, with collaboration to translate strategy into