Warehouse Manager - Day

Major Food Distributor located in Hunts Point Cooperative Market in the Bronx is looking for a Full-Time Manager of Warehouse Operations.
As a Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising all warehouse activities of an assigned work team on a shift basis by assigning Associates in the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of customer product in a manner consistent with service.
Supervise and coordinate the most efficient unloading of inbound shipments, orderly stacking of product, and the picking and staging of outbound shipments Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
Responsible for the cross communication between shifts.
Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all materials handling equipment.
Ensure Associates follow all safety policies and procedures.
Ensure proper food safety practices are maintained.
Conduct shift meetings.
Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
Collaborate with Associates and managers to solve work-related problems.
Conduct staff meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics, such as safety.
Assess training needs of staff and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction.
Work Environment: Warehouse environment Ability to work in cold environment Minimum Experience and Qualifications: High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma 4 years of experience in a distribution environment Proficient in fundamentals of distribution management Excellent communication skills Bilingual (fluent in English & Spanish) Working knowledge of Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) Strong warehousing, distribution and transportation knowledge is necessary Preferred Experience and Qualifications: 5 years of experience in a distribution environment