Warehouse Manager
West Ohio Food BankPosition Summary Oversees daily warehouse operations, staff, inventory, food safety, distribution, and required documentation to support West Ohio Food Bank (WOFB) programs. Ensures compliance with AIB, USDA, ODJFS, Feeding America, OSHA, and other applicable requirements; coordinates with leadership and departments to maintain safe, accurate, and efficient operations. Essential Responsibilities · Supervise, coach, train, and cross-train warehouse and logistics staff; conduct daily priority meetings, support performance management, and enforce WOFB policies and confidentiality. · Coordinate receiving, storage, order fulfillment, shipping, and distribution; ensure proper labeling, shelf-life monitoring, FIFO rotation, sanitation, and timely product movement. · Oversee inventory controls and the Inventory Controller, including monthly cycle counts, year-end inventory, accurate records, shrinkage prevention, and audit documentation. · Lead warehouse food safety and workplace safety practices; maintain AIB and OSHA compliance, participate in inspections, and implement CEO-approved corrective actions. · Coordinate forklift and electric pallet jack training/certification and quarterly skills assessments; chair or coordinate safety committee meetings at least monthly. · Partner with the Operations Director and CEO on operational goals, work plans, performance measures, and budget input; analyze data and collaborate across departments on improvements and special projects. · Serve as a backup for the preparation and completion of required monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual reports, including USDA, OFP, ACP, retail/store, blue receipts, poundage, and Network Activity Report (NAR). Assume responsibility for completing and submitting these reports, as well as recording retail, government, purchased, and other incoming products, when requested or as needed to ensure timely and accurate reporting. · Coordinate after-hours donation referrals and receipts, and work with Communications & Public Relations to schedule food-drive barrel pickups and deliveries. · Attend staff meetings, support year-end audits, and perform other duties assigned by the CEO or designee. Education and Qualifications · Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 4–6 years in warehouse/distribution operations, including supervisory or comparable leadership experience. · Forklift certification or ability to obtain it; valid, insurable Ohio driver’s license and willingness to travel. · Strong leadership, organization, communication, customer service, planning, and relationship-building skills; ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively. · Ability to interpret operational, financial, and statistical information; proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel; familiarity with standard operating procedures. · Ability to pass required background checks, drug/alcohol screening, and fit-for-duty standards. Physical Demands and Work Environment Requires extended standing or sitting; manual dexterity; reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing, stairs, and entering/exiting trucks, docks, or forklifts. Must be able to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly. Work may involve moving machinery, moderate noise, humidity, coolers near 32°F, and freezers near –10°F. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform essential functions. Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: In person