- Professional
- Office in Syracuse
Job Title: Operations Manager
Company Introduction: G&C Food Distributors is a re-distributor of refrigerated, frozen, and dry food. We store and deliver more than 4,000 food items to meet the needs of our customers internationally. In recent years, G&C Foods has grown to be one of the most respected redistributors in the United States. We are rapidly expanding all areas of our organization. Do you know someone who loves fast-paced, competitive environments? If that person is you, then our Operations Manager position may be a good fit for you!
Location: Syracuse, NY
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am Start time. (must be available via phone outside normal business hours)
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00.
Job Summary:
The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of warehouse and distribution operations, with a focus on safety, service levels, inventory accuracy, cost control, and personnel management. This role ensures the efficient and accurate flow of products from vendor receipt to customer delivery, combining both manual and automated processes. The manager will lead a department of 75–125 warehouse associates, including supervisors and leads, and will collaborate closely with internal departments, customers, and vendors to maintain high operational standards and superior customer service.
Essential Functions
- Warehouse Operations & Planning
- Oversee all aspects of warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and order fulfillment.
- Perform daily planning and coordination of warehouse activities, directing supervisors and associates to meet operational goals.
- Manage and review all warehouse policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels and monitor overtime usage to ensure labor efficiency and budget adherence.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead a department of 75–125 warehouse associates, including supervisors and leads, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Create an inspiring team environment with open communication, encouraging feedback and resolving conflicts.
- Set clear team goals, delegate tasks effectively, and monitor performance metrics such as pick rates, miss picks, and scan rates.
- Maintain personal development plans for all direct reports and support supervisors and leads in coaching and development efforts.
- Prepare employee documentation including coaching notes, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations.
Performance & Metrics
- Aggregate, analyze, and report operational results on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Make data-driven recommendations to improve performance, reduce costs, and optimize workflows.
- Review position requisition controls and adjust budgets as needed to align with business objectives.
Safety, Compliance & Facility Management
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, FDA, USDA), OSHA regulations, and company policies.
- Foster a safe, clean, and hospitable work environment by inspecting warehouse conditions and equipment daily.
- Collaborate with Human Resources to recruit, train, and retain warehouse and managerial staff.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with procurement, sales, customer service, and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and transportation providers to support efficient product flow.
- Ensure accurate and timely delivery of products from vendor receipt to customer shipment.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Position Qualifications/Education Requirements:
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership skills: train, motivate, direct the work of others.
- Strong organizational skills: attention to detail, meet deadlines and work in a production-driven environment.
- Ability to plan and conduct effective meetings.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
- Excellent people skills.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Requires a minimum of 5 years directly related and progressively responsible experience, including at least 3 years at a supervisory level.
Benefits:
- EMPLOYEE HOT DEALS! Everyone's favorite benefit for purchasing all kinds of products for crazy discount prices!
- Excellent Benefits including medical insurance as low as $27.43/week, Vision, Dental, 401k, company-paid life
- Potential for annual associate bonuses of up to an additional 5 weeks’ pay
- Flexibility with scheduling needs
- Cookouts
- Holiday turkey and ham
- Opportunity for advancement throughout the company
- Open door policy
- On-Site gym
- Annual Flu Clinic... and so much more!
Contact/Application Information:
If you’re interested, please apply through Indeed. If you have any questions, you can email [email protected]. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to meeting you!
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