What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Coordinator position at GreenLeaf, a Chefs' Warehouse company?
About Greenleaf
GreenLeaf is proud to have been part of the sustainability food chain since our inception in 1975 when our founder, Jameson Patton delivered local and organic produce to San Francisco communes and restaurants out of a 1966 Dodge Windo van named Juliette.
As GreenLeaf's reputation blossomed, Jameson and his partner, Steve Walton, became instrumental in the forming and advancement of CCOF, California Certified Organic Farmers.
Today, with over 2,000 discerning customers, GreenLeaf is in the unique position to be able to select and support hundreds of farms and suppliers committed to organic and regenerative farming, ethical ingredient sourcing, worker well-being, and growing local communities.
Position Summary: The Warehouse Manager, under the supervision of the Director, plans, directs and coordinates the operations of the organization. The Manager is responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of departmental and organizational operations through the provision of effective methods and strategies.
What you’ll do:
Perks & Benefits:
GreenLeaf is proud to have been part of the sustainability food chain since our inception in 1975 when our founder, Jameson Patton delivered local and organic produce to San Francisco communes and restaurants out of a 1966 Dodge Windo van named Juliette.
As GreenLeaf's reputation blossomed, Jameson and his partner, Steve Walton, became instrumental in the forming and advancement of CCOF, California Certified Organic Farmers.
Today, with over 2,000 discerning customers, GreenLeaf is in the unique position to be able to select and support hundreds of farms and suppliers committed to organic and regenerative farming, ethical ingredient sourcing, worker well-being, and growing local communities.
Position Summary: The Warehouse Manager, under the supervision of the Director, plans, directs and coordinates the operations of the organization. The Manager is responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of departmental and organizational operations through the provision of effective methods and strategies.
What you’ll do:
- Oversees the activities of all functions involved in the planning, warehousing and control of materials -- from the development of forecasted replenishment needs to the delivery of the product into finished goods inventory and delivery of products to customers
- Maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards related to procurement, including USDA and FDA regulations
- Participates in existing and new product planning processes to ensure timely acquisition of materials to support product launches
- Oversight of all warehouse and distribution operations
- Manages warehouse operations to maximize efficiency, timeliness, and accuracy of delivery of finished goods to customers
- Monitors inventory and establishes controls to ensure the company is operating at the highest level of performance based on key performance metrics and minimized supply chain risk
- Works to optimize usage of the company’s systems, for purposes of efficiency, cost reduction, and inventory control
- Monitors all facilities for compliance with safety and all other environmental and operational standards and regulations, ensuring that a “safety first” culture is maintained in all locations.
- Executes special projects in a timely manner.
- Assists with establishing annual goals and objectives, in alignment with corporate objectives.
- Hires candidates, coaches and mentors effectively, and builds strong teams
- Collaborates easily with all levels of the organization and serves and contributes as a member of the organization’s Executive Management Team
- Bachelor's Degree (four year college or university)
- In lieu of degree, minimum of 5 years’ experience
- Minimum five years related experience in a high level management position with P&L responsibility
- Produce and/or food distribution experience required
- Working knowledge of USDA & FDA compliance
Perks & Benefits:
- Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Life Insurance
- 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
- Employee discounts for travel and events
- 401k
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan