Company description

We are Farm to People: a farmer’s market delivery service that offers New Yorkers a wide curation of products by local farmers and makers! Our mission is to reimagine the food system by supporting small farmers and producers, all while providing customers an unmatched grocery experience.

Job description

Overview

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading warehouse operations during the morning shift. This role ensures smooth execution of morning pick & pack production, metricized by labor rate and error rate. We’re seeking a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about operational excellence. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and dedicated to improving systems while motivating their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead production launch at opening (4:30AM sharp)
  Regularly monitor Slack and and review inventory sheets for the day's expected shortages, substitutions, and special deliveries. Communicate information accordingly to Leads & Associates and ensure regular cross communication and collaboration cross departmentally including with the procurement team.
• Spot-check the orders to confirm accuracy and address any quality concerns immediately.
• Maintain the pace outlined in the % Completion Sheet. Proactively address bottlenecks on the floor (short staff, holds, system failures, etc).
• Monitor team performance and adherence to the warehouse training.
• Support end-of-day reassignment of AM-Team staff to secondary tasks to prevent workflow congestion when PM-Team arrives.
• Ensure pack completion goal for AM team is met before getting AM team leads and associates off the clock.
• Handover key updates to the Director of Warehouse Operations & PM-Team Warehouse Manager for a smooth transition.
• Assist with Training: implement employee training programs, onboarding, and coaching to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse protocols, efficiency, and quality standards.
• Provide hands-on mentorship and structure to help team members grow, improve performance, and succeed in a fast-growing operation.
• Assist with documentation: record attendance and performance issues and share with the Director of Warehouse Operations.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong knowledge of food quality standards, especially in fresh produce.
• 2+ years of experience managing warehouse, grocery, or fulfillment center operations.
• Proven ability to manage fast-paced production environments and improve efficiency.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality control and error prevention.
• Effective leader capable of building morale and accountability among team members.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on operational improvement and proactive issue resolution.

Schedule

Sunday to Thursday: 4:20AM to 2PM

Location 1100 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Compensation

• $70,000 - $75,000 (based on experience)
• 30% store discount
• Partial coverage of health insurance

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $64,350 - $75,000

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Deadline

no deadline