Logistics & VEC Manager

Harvesters - The Community Food Network•Lawrence, KS

About The Position

Join our team as Logistics/Warehouse & Volunteer Engagement Center Manager and make an impact on food insecurity! Are you a versatile team builder with a passion for creating equitable access to nutritious food? Do you want to use your skills to help address the root causes and impact of hunger in Northeastern Kansas? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! About Us: Harvesters employees are mission-driven: we want to improve how our neighbors access nutritious food. We’re a friendly, dedicated, and passionate bunch of folks. We offer a robust benefits package, including employee paid medical, dental, life and disability insurance and a 403b plan. Our paid time off is generous and includes paid holidays. We’re building a hardworking and diverse team that works hard toward shared goals. We also support our employees’ growth and desire to live well-rounded lives. The Role: Lead the Warehouse team in all aspects of supply chain management while maintaining inventory. Oversee Volunteer Engagement Center activities. Ensure consistent customer service and project completion. Oversee food safety compliance.

Requirements

3-5 years in a warehouse, preferably in a food industry setting, including 2 years of supervisory experience.
Must have digital literacy including MS Office applications and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations as it pertains to warehouse operations.
BA/BS or the equivalent of 4 years relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

Hold a Class A or B CDL
Certified forklift operator (Sit down & Standup) and stand on EPJ
Experience working with Volunteers

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in all aspects of the receiving, stocking and order fulfillment functions, including but not limited to donor and product identification, product counts, product handling and product put-a-way; order picking assignments, picking accuracy, picking speed, pallet building, product staging, and data entry.
Receive all donated and purchased products in accordance with Harvesters published receiving standards and procedures.
Implement food safety and building standards using AIB as the criteria to measure.
Maintain Harvesters’ facilities, equipment, and grounds by monitoring compliance with daily, monthly, and annual sanitation and pest control checklists.
Partner with Community Engagement Manager and Volunteer Engagement Supervisor to match volunteer projects with available volunteer individuals or groups to ensure quality in finished project and a rewarding volunteer experience. Also, types of volunteers scheduled will successfully meet VEC productivity and quality goals, while balancing the need to engage those targeted volunteer groups to increase community involvement and support of Harvesters mission.
Complete monthly and annual performance reviews and training plans of actions as needed.
Assist with any performance issues, training, and corrective action needs. Coordinate related functions with Management staff (Warehouse, VEC) in the Lawrence facility.
Other duties as assigned include stepping in to help when other managers or VEC Supervisor are absent or away.