Warehouse Operations Manager

CookUnity; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CookUnity is seeking a Marketplace Manager to oversee daily operations in Atlanta's kitchens. This role demands excellent inventory management and compliance with food safety standards while training and developing the team for optimal performance. Join a mission-driven company aiming to revolutionize food access and chef partnerships.

Benefits

PTO policy and paid sick days

5-year paid sabbatical

Fully paid family leave

Compassionate leave

CookUnity meal credits

Wellness perks with nutritional coaching

Spanish coaching

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in similar role managing operations in the food industry.
• Strong people management experience required.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage accuracy and compliance of ingredient receiving practices.
• Lead continuous improvement in inventory and food safety compliance.
• Train team members to manage operational needs effectively.

Skills

Inventory management

HACCP understanding

Food procurement

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Tools

ERP software

WMS platforms

Job description

About CookUnity

Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 35 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.

Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.

If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting.

The Role

The Marketplace Manager is to help support the onsite Culinary or Marketplace teams in handling day to day operations. You will play a vital role in ensuring the day-to-day success of the marketplace in all the kitchens at CookUnity.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accuracy and compliance of the ingredient and packaging receiving practices in the Atlanta location to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Review site layouts to develop optimal storage and handling of ingredients and packaging
• Focus on the “Distribution Model” deployment across all categories (Protein, Produce, Dairy, Dry Goods and Packaging) and Marketplaces
• Develop and ensure ongoing compliance with process for checking incoming shipments versus invoices and order sheets.
• Train and develop team members to ensure that they have the skills and resources required to successfully manage and handle all operational needs.
• Focus on continuous improvement across core functions including but not limited to: receiving, inventory counting, purchasing, quality assurance, ingredient distribution and food safety compliance (HACCP).
• Create and establish a food safety MOVEMENT! Implementing and complying with best in class handling, receiving and distribution practices by collaborating with our Food Safety Team.
• Continuous oversight of inventory to ensure optimal levels of product
• Aid in development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to help ensure Marketplace functions are operating at highest efficiency levels
• Maintain excellent relationships with our chef partners and work hand in hand with other departments across the CookUnity organization.
• Understanding of Profit and Loss (P&L) statements, variance reports and KPI metrics
• Oversight of scheduling for the Marketplace team, according to labor budget.
• Any other marketplace tasks based on business needs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, managing receiving, shipping, inventory and/or warehousing functions in a manufacturing or wholesale distribution facility (food industry preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of people management experience
• Strong understanding of HACCP and OSHA guidelines
• Experience in food procurement and extensive food knowledge
• Experience in inventory management
• Expert understanding of supply chain or inventory control software (ERP, MRP, WMS platforms such as SAP, NetSuite, Infor, etc.)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented
• Understanding of food safety and quality standards
• Ability to promote professional growth and development of the entire Marketplace team.
• Ability to communicate and understand Spanish is preferred.
• Able to work onsite each work day (Atlanta, GA 30312)

Requirements:

• Must be able to deal with stressful situations and environment
• Must be able to accommodate flexible working hours including early morning, late night, weekends and holidays
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and push and pull up to 100 pounds
• Work in temperature controlled environments

Benefits:

PTO policy and paid sick days

️5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical

Family leave: fully paid

Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises

A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly

️Wellness perks: access to a nutritional coach and fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle

Personalized Spanish coach

Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!

#ENGMP

Compensation All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Pay Range for this position $60,000 — $65,000 USD

If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!

CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.