Operations Manager - Greenville

Job Description

Job Description

About Harvest Hope Food Bank

Embark on a fulfilling journey at Harvest Hope Food Bank, where your talents play a vital role in our mission to end hunger. As the largest hunger-relief organization in South Carolina, serving 20 counties, we annually distribute 30 million pounds of food across the Midlands, Pee Dee, and Upstate regions. Our dynamic nonprofit values innovation, collaboration, and diversity, offering a uniquely rewarding experience for employees dedicated to making a meaningful difference in their communities. Join our dedicated team in building a hunger-free tomorrow through active engagement with nearly 400 partner agencies. Together, we strive to address food insecurity and positively impact lives across the state.

Logistics & Work Environment :

This full-time position is primarily based in at our Greenville branch and follows standard operating hours of Monday through Friday schedule from 8 : 00am to 4 : 00pm, totaling 37.5 hours per week, with occasional weekend hours as required by management or business needs.

The role includes exposure to varying temperatures, including freezer environments and outdoor weather conditions.

A Day in the Life :

The Operations Manager is accountable for key performance indicators, including damage, incident rates, overtime, pick rates, and accuracy. This role will ensure the branch's inventory is safely and efficiently accounted for and delivered to identified fulfillment partners or other recipients. The Operations Floor Manager will establish and maintain the necessary workflow processes to meet delivery goals and performance standards.

• Oversees warehouse and fulfillment operations, including logistics, scheduling systems, delivery and transportation, loading dock activity, food storage and security, warehouse temperature control, pest control, emergency action plans, and closing procedures.
• Supervises packing requirements to fulfill programmatic orders with clear inventory accuracy.
• Oversee the onsite emergency food pantry.
• Analyzes issues, identifies root causes, and corrects issues or concerns.
• Directs activities for efficient movement of products, including accurate receipt, storage, and distribution. Maximizes space and resources, avoiding waste or damage.
• Ensures compliance with all USDA regulations in receipt and distribution of USDA food.
• Enforces adherence to safety and sanitation requirements.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of products through an inventory control system, keeping the warehouse and fulfillment functions within contractual discrepancy percentages.
• Oversee all training for the department in processes, systems, and procedures.
• Execute SOPs across all facilities and delivery operations.
• Assists in developing and implementing productivity standards and goals in support of the annual operating plan.
• Participate in the creation of performance metrics.
• Optimizes production through the effective use of inventory and logistic software.
• Keeps informed about all industry and government contracts, disaster programs, etc., and assists with logistical aspects of the disaster relief plan.
• Serves as primary liaison with auditors for assigned branch, member of leadership team.
• Ensures equipment and facilities are operational; reduces waste and manages repairs.
• Oversees preventative maintenance for vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
• Suggests replacement schedule for facility systems, equipment, and vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.

To Qualify for this Position, you must have :

Preferred Qualifications :

Thrive

We offer competitive pay ranging from $70,000 - 75,000 annually, equal with experience and qualifications.

SOME OF THE VAST REWARDS OF WORKING HERE

As we work to eliminate hunger throughout, we state, we also work to care for our teams' professional and personal growth and well-being.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the tasks outlined in this job description.

Harvest Hope Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties or limit the assignments given. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement or contract.