Operations Manager

About Down East SeafoodFor over 30 years, Down East Seafood has been a go-to source for the freshest, highest-quality seafood among New York’s most celebrated chefs. What began as a single van sourcing clams from Maine has grown into a full-line seafood operation, delivering sustainably sourced selections six days a week across the Tri-State area. Based in a 17,000-square-foot facility in the heart of Hunt’s Point, the Bronx, Down East combines local expertise with coastal reach—providing premium seafood to restaurants in NYC, Westchester, Long Island, Southern Connecticut, and Northern New Jersey. With a commitment to freshness, traceability, and chef-focused service, Down East continues to bring the ocean’s bounty straight to the back of house. Position Summary: The Operations Manager directs the efficient and cost-effective operation of our distribution center(s) and warehousing facilities. Manages inbound activities related to the receipt and storage of goods, inventory management, and claims. Oversees outbound activities related to order-filling, stock replenishment, shipping. Responsible for budgeting, customer service, facility, and equipment operation. Administers overall inventory management, productivity, accuracy, and loss prevention programs to ensure that customer requirements are met.What you’ll do:Improve the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of organizations mission -- specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning. Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT and Finance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions. Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence. Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems, and controls. Organize to service each business division while maintaining and improving overall operational and departmental efficiencies. Interface cross-functionally at all levels within the divisions of the company, including communication with offshore/subsidiary management, external resources, and concerns, such as freight forwarders, third party providers and governmental agencies. Troubleshoot and provide solutions for issues of a moderate to complex scope. Ensure proper compliance and adherence to all appropriate health and safety regulations and cleanliness requirements are followed both with regards for personal and inventory safety. Participates on divisional management teams and provides direct support to the divisions. Directs the operations of the warehouse team and the transportation team to achieve objectives. Effect necessary communication and motivation to staff. Monitors individual performance via observation and review of various productivity metrics. Counsels and disciplines, as necessary. Develop and maintain a productive work team via training and career development. Consistently promote a strong corporate culture, quality, and high-performance work teams. About you:College degree required in Operations, Supply Chain, or Finance related field. 7-10 years of experience in Facilities & Construction management.Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives. Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style. Budget development and oversight experience. A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace. Excellent people manager, open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done. Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization. Ability to look at situations from several points of view. Persuasive with details and facts. Delegate responsibilities effectively.The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.Perks & Benefits:Paid Vacations, Paid HolidaysHealth, Dental and Medical BenefitsWeekly payLife Insurance5% above cost for our high-quality food productsEmployee discounts for travel and events401kEmployee Stock Purchase PlanThe Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Salary : $120,000 - $130,000