CookUnity

food industry

WarehouseOperationsManager

$62–75k Chicago, Illinois, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Warehouse Operations Manager at CookUnity. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics. Manage accuracy and compliance of receiving practices. Review site layouts for optimal storage”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure financial accuracy; operational efficiency; optimal storage and handling; highest efficiency levels; optimal levels of product

Industry & Context.

food industry
Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel 5-10% as needed

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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, Minimum of 3 years of people management experience, understanding of HACCP and OSHA guidelines, Experience in food procurement, 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

Nice to Have

food industry preferred, Ability to communicate and understand Spanish is preferred

What You'll Do.

Manage accuracy and compliance of receiving practices

Review site layouts for optimal storage

Focus on Distribution Model deployment

Develop and ensure compliance with process for checking shipments

Train and develop team members

Focus on continuous improvement across core functions

Create and establish a food safety MOVEMENT

Implementing and complying with best practices

Continuous oversight of inventory

Aid in development and implementation of SOPs

Maintain excellent relationships with chef partners

work hand in hand with other departments

Oversight of scheduling for the Marketplace team

Any other marketplace tasks

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional coordination; vendor/stakeholder management; collaborating with our Food Safety Team; work hand in hand with other departments across the CookUnity organization

Full Job Description

About CookUnity: Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, 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 50 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 As a Warehouse Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for managing the internal supply chain functions of our Facility. You will play a vital role in ensuring the day-to-day success of the operation across all functions of the day-to-day business at CookUnity. You'll be a team leader, driving efficiency, accuracy, and a positive workplace culture across a team of hardworking warehouse Supervisors and Associates This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who wants to take ownership inventory accuracy and excellent customer service to internal stakeholders. Responsibilities Manage accuracy and compliance of the ingredient and packaging receiving practices 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 fu

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