Warehouse Operations Manager

The Role

As a Warehouse Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for managing the internal supply chain functions of our Toronto 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 in the New York 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, including material replenishment and stock keeping
• Experience in inventory management in a warehouse setting, perishable and short shelf life preferred.
• 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 travel 5-10% as needed to support other locations
• Understanding of CFIA regulations a plus

Benefits

Health Insurance coverage

PTO policy and paid sick days

We grow, you grow: Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1.

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!