Warehouse General Manager - Off-Premise Catering

Proof of the Pudding is seeking an experienced Warehouse General Manager to assist in the coordination of off-premise catering events. The Warehouse General Manager responsibilities include helping manage warehouse inventory and team members, effectively distributing food and equipment for multiple events throughout the week, coordinate truck schedules and maintenance, and help train warehouse and operations team members.

To be successful, the ideal candidate is a hands-on operations lead with proven skills of inventory control, effective product distribution, and exceptional leadership qualities. This role will be managing $3 million in revenue and goods. The Warehouse General Manager will work out of our Atlanta office in West Midtown.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing all warehouse staff: Event Day Packers, Warehouse Associates, and Event Stewards.
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness and organization of the warehouse and offices.
• Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training new and existing warehouse staff and supervisors.
• Utilizing ATS and payroll system, Paycom, to manage employee profiles, approve and monitor payroll, and facilitate recruitment efforts.
• Creating and communicating equipment pull sheets and assist with pulling equipment for events. 
• Ensure monthly inventory is counted and submitted.
• Create and monitor the warehouse monthly labor budget guided by event schedule and staffing needs.
• Attend weekly BEO meetings to ensure full understanding of scheduled events, equipment needs, and logistical details.
• Manage company truck management/maintenance.  Assuring that vehicles are clean, fueled, and safe for use at all times
• Performs transfers of products and/or merchandise to and from the warehouse
• Responsible for receiving products and merchandise, checking for quality and damages to items, and the proper storage of the delivered products and merchandise
• Manage the warehouse team in loading and unloading trucks, transferring equipment between outlets, and making deliveries or driving to events when needed.
• Processes requests for supplies, prepares merchandise for delivery, and prepares packages for shipping according to established procedures
• Responsible for managing rental equipment, assuring that pick up and delivery of items are accurate and on time.  This includes linens, tables, chairs, chinaware, glassware, silverware, etc.

Performs other related duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• 4 years of warehouse lead experience
• Must be available for a variety of shift times (nights and weekends are needed)
• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, ability to be DOT certified and have the ability/willingness to drive box trucks.
• Experience in operating common warehouse machinery including forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.

Specialized Skills:

• Must be a leader that possess great communication skills
• Must be comfortable working in a warehouse environment and following and communicating all safety protocols
• Must have a strong work ethic and be well organized
• Must be proactive and a hands-on leader

CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships.  Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.

Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion.  Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks.  Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”

Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. 

Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards.  Use equipment and materials properly.  Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements.  Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately.  Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.

Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.

Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard. 

Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency.  Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.

Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations.  Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.

Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.   

Work Environment 

The work environment for this position ranges daily. On average 20% of the typical job duties will include office work while 80% of the duties will be performed as the “boots on the ground” manager. The work environment will largely be in the warehouse, associated offices, and onsite at events.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of standing, moving through a limited space, and walking on various surfaces
• Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
• Must have ability to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs

Position Salary & Benefits:

• This is a full time salary position.
• Benefits include health insurance, dental, vision, life, 401k, short & long term disability, HSA, daily lunches in office

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, s ex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.