Senior Warehouse & Distribution Leader

UNFI; Town of Montgomery (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental,

Job summary

UNFI, the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead warehouse, facility and transportation operations across a multi-site environment. This role emphasizes controls, reporting and people systems to scale the business and enhance efficiency.

You will direct teams, collaborate with management, implement growth strategies, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Five or more years of related experience, with at least two or more years of progressive experience in warehouse, distribution or logistics operations.
• Knowledge of inventory control and management procedures.
• Experience in budgeting, contracting and shipping requirements.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages warehouse, facility and transportation for inbound and outbound operations.
• Implements cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries.
• Manages capital asset maintenance and minimizes operating expenses.
• Speaks to growth strategies and processes to meet sales and profitability goals.
• Provides timely, accurate reports on the operating condition of the warehouse.
• Collaborates with management to design infrastructure for growth.
• Motivates and leads a high-performance management team and mentors staff.
• Fosters a results-driven, accountable warehouse culture.
• Develops productive relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Ensures OSHA compliance and safety programs are followed.
• Performs performance appraisals and corrective actions as needed.
• Ensures compliance with all laws and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Maintenance software

Job description

UNFI, the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead warehouse, facility and transportation operations across a multi-site environment. This role emphasizes controls, reporting and people systems to scale the business and enhance efficiency.

You will direct teams, collaborate with management, implement growth strategies, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory