Warehouse Day Shift Manager

Major Food Distributor located in the Hunts Point Cooperative Market in the Bronx is seeking a Full-Time Day Shift Manager to oversee warehouse operations.

The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee and manage inbound warehouse operations including receiving inventory movement put away replenishment and overall shift execution while consistently maintaining productivity accuracy safety and service standards.

Flexibility to work weekend shifts including Saturdays or Sundays from approximately 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Salary: $80000-$86000

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Foster a culture centered on safety accountability execution and operational excellence by ensuring all day-shift processes standards and best practices are consistently implemented and maintained.
• Oversee day-shift inbound warehouse operations including receiving inventory movement put away replenishment and slotting activities while ensuring accuracy productivity and compliance with company procedures.
• Manage OS&D (Overage Shortage & Damage) processes inventory verification and damage reduction initiatives to maintain strong inventory accuracy and customer service standards.
• Supervise warehouse staff including receivers lumpers and Hilo operators while driving accountability coaching and performance improvement.
• Monitor KPIs labor efficiency staffing levels and workflow performance to identify operational improvements and minimize downtime and overtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety sanitation housekeeping loss prevention and equipment procedures while maintaining effective communication across shifts and departments.
• Utilize the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and operational reporting tools to support daily execution and continuous operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Associates or Bachelors degree
• Minimum of 5 years of warehouse leadership or supervisory experience in a distribution environment within food distribution cold storage or perishable goods operations is a must.
• Strong knowledge of receiving inventory control replenishment put away and warehouse distribution processes.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Excellent leadership communication coaching and employee development skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel and Outlook)
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and productivity tracking/reporting tools preferred.

Employee Expectations:

• Demonstrated track record of achieving operational goals and driving warehouse performance.
• Ability to work in refrigerated (35 degree and below) and freezer environments for extended periods.
• Strong commitment to attendance accountability safety inventory accuracy and team leadership.