Facility Assistant Manager for Distribution Center

South Mill Champs•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Facility Assistant Manager assists the General Manager with daily work and is responsible for effectively operating the facility in the General Manager’s absence. The role involves leading and motivating the team, coordinating facility operations and administration, managing produce inventory and purchasing, maintaining food-safety practices, and ensuring compliance with facility requirements and company budget goals. The position also includes overseeing equipment preventive maintenance and ensuring daily work is completed and the facility is secure.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma required.
Ability to speak English.
Strong administration and management skills.
Knowledge of food processing.
Organized and task-oriented, with attention to detail.
Self-starter with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite required.
Willingness to work independently or as part of a team.
Able to explain training material to staff.
Favorable results of a motor vehicle record (MVR) are necessary.

Nice To Haves

College degree.
Ability to speak Spanish.
Knowledge of ADP.

Responsibilities

Manage, lead, and motivate the entire team; delegate work to employees.
Communicate professionally with customers verbally and in writing, including sending price lists.
Enter invoices, purchase orders, inventory adjustments, and returns, and complete end-of-day work in the ERP system.
Manage mushroom and other produce inventory through procurement to maintain a constant supply for customers.
Purchase products at prices that support profitability.
Maintain the facility’s food-safety program and daily logs, and ensure compliance with food-safety requirements.
Apply knowledge of food processing.
Ensure receiving and shipping are accurate.
Organize, file, and retrieve daily paperwork.
Make timely decisions and ensure daily work is completed and the facility is secure.
Answer employee questions about policies and procedures.
Remain compliant with facility requirements and control costs to achieve company budget goals.
Provide an overview of comprehensive equipment preventive maintenance.
Explain training materials to staff.
Work independently or as part of a team.