Operations Manager

UNFI; Ridgefield (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

On-site grocery store

Job summary

UNFI is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to plan, organize, and direct the shipping/receiving activities at our distribution center. You will enforce productivity and quality standards, manage staffing, and ensure daily workloads are completed accurately and on time.

You will lead a team, partner with HR on talent, and implement cost-conscious policies while maintaining safety and compliance. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to advance in a large national

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Five or more years of related experience with at least two years of supervisory experience.
• 3-5 years warehouse management/logistics experience in a complex, service-driven organization.
• Experience in shipping/receiving is preferred.
• Knowledge of budgeting, supply contracts, and shipping requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversees inbound, inventory control, and outbound warehouse operations.
• Investigates damaged, mis-shipped, and missing product; implements solutions.
• Develops and updates policies and procedures for warehouse operations.
• Manages equipment needs and plans capital improvements.
• Ensures proper rotation, storage of materials, and facility maintenance.
• Maintains productive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Leads direct reports and drives process improvements and high-performance supervision.
• Manages labor to meet business needs and ensures accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Discover What's Next For Your Career.

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Whole Foods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today!

WHY WORK FOR UNFI?

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, dental and vision benefits after 30 days of employment
• Paid Leave Time earned
• Even more perks: 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, on-site grocery store, wellness program that puts money back in your pocket for living a healthy lifestyle!

Position Purpose

Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the shipping/receiving activities of the warehouse. Responsible for enforcing productivity and quality rates, reviews/pay adjustments, ETime (payroll), and any other related issues to ensure that the daily work load is completed efficiently and accurately. Responsible for keeping the shift staffed and disciplined at a level where the work will be completed in an efficient manner. Ensure Warehouse operations are in accordance with established procedures and policies. Keeps management well informed of significant problems and area activities

Essential Functions

• Manages all the day-to day activities surrounding inbound, inventory control, AND/OR outbound warehouse operations
• Monitors, researches and implements solutions regarding issues related to damaged product, mis-shipped product, and missing product
• Assists in developing / adjusting of policies and procedures for warehouse operations
• Manages equipment needs and suggests investments for capital improvements
• Ensures that Warehouse materials are rotated and stored properly
• Assumes responsibility for the maintenance of warehouse facilities
• Ensures that both the inside and outside of the facility are clean and orderly
• Works to develop and maintain productive business relationships with internal and external customers
• Provides leadership to direct reports while focusing on process improvements and creating a high performance supervisory team
• Manages labor needs to ensure business needs are met in an efficient manner
• Fosters positive employee relations, while ensuring Company vision and mission are active
• Manages performance of direct reports and also ensuring accountability at all levels within department. Ensures operations meet or exceed Company metrics
• Partners with Human Resources to find and retain talent
• Ensures all company policies are followed and implemented proper solutions when needed
• Maintains or develops reports to understand the state of operations, or where to make improvements
• Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field
• Additional related facility management training preferred
• Five or more years of related experience, with at least two or more years of supervisory experience
• 3-5 years warehouse management and/or logistics management experience in a complex, service-driven organization
• Experience in shipping/receiving is preferred
• System Implementation preferred
• Must have strong knowledge of all warehouse procedures and functions
• Knowledge of budgeting, supply contracts, and shipping requirements

Skills

• Excellent leadership abilities
• Keen eye for quality; detail oriented with excellent analytical skills
• Able to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to motivate
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to understand Accounting, HR and Payroll activities/practices
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available

Physical Environment

• Some travel may be required
• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal workday
• Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI's compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company's sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.