Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
World Class Distribution (WCD) is seeking an experienced Deli & JIT Manager to lead daily warehouse operations within our Deli/Just-In-Time (JIT) department. This position is responsible for supervising team members, ensuring accurate shipping and receiving processes, maintaining inventory integrity, promoting safety, and meeting productivity and quality goals in a fast-paced distribution environment.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong warehouse operations experience, knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and experience operating material handling equipment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Supervise the daily operations of the Deli/JIT department to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
- Lead, coach, and develop warehouse associates while maintaining a positive and accountable work environment.
- Monitor shipping and receiving activities to ensure timely and accurate movement of products.
- Utilize Warehouse Management System (WMS) to manage inventory, track orders, and maintain accurate records.
- Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts and proper product handling procedures.
- Coordinate staffing assignments to meet operational demands and customer service expectations.
- Operate warehouse equipment as needed and ensure employees are following safe equipment operating procedures.
- Monitor employee performance, provide coaching, conduct performance evaluations, and administer corrective actions when necessary.
- Enforce company safety policies, GMPs, OSHA regulations, and food safety standards.
- Investigate and resolve operational issues while implementing process improvements.
- Communicate effectively with Operations, Inventory Control, Quality Assurance, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
- Previous experience in warehouse operations, preferably within food distribution or cold storage.
- Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Experience with shipping and receiving operations.
- Experience operating warehouse equipment such as:
- Stand-up forklift
- Sit-down forklift
- Electric pallet jack
- Strong understanding of inventory control and warehouse processes.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications
- Food distribution or refrigerated warehouse experience.
- Experience leading teams in a high-volume distribution center.
- Knowledge of inventory management and continuous improvement practices.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in varying warehouse temperatures, including refrigerated environments when necessary.
- Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Schedule will vary based on operational needs, including weekends and overtime as required.
\nCompany Description
Epic Personnel Partners, LLC is a privately held woman-owned staffing firm. We value our relationships as well as your time and wish to make the most of all our interactions. We spend time listening to your needs to ensure we fully understand what you are looking for, the challenges you face, and the goals you seek to accomplish by working with us. Our goal is to add value to by sourcing, interviewing, and placing the right person in the right position. We accomplish this by utilizing cutting-edge technology, which enables us to reach out to a larger pool of professionals to identify the best fit.
We do not just focus on the academic background and on experience of a candidate, but also on the personality type and the candidate's habits and interests. Our approach allows clients to see and assess the applicants even before they meet the potential candidate.
We have a proven track record of success, providing staffing and recruitment services to clients for more than two decades.
Visit us at epicpp.com to discover more about our organization.
Epic Personnel Partners, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Company Description
Epic Personnel Partners, LLC is a privately held woman-owned staffing firm. We value our relationships as well as your time and wish to make the most of all our interactions. We spend time listening to your needs to ensure we fully understand what you are looking for, the challenges you face, and the goals you seek to accomplish by working with us. Our goal is to add value to by sourcing, interviewing, and placing the right person in the right position. We accomplish this by utilizing cutting-edge technology, which enables us to reach out to a larger pool of professionals to identify the best fit.\r\n\r\nWe do not just focus on the academic background and on experience of a candidate, but also on the personality type and the candidate's habits and interests. Our approach allows clients to see and assess the applicants even before they meet the potential candidate.\r\n\r\nWe have a proven track record of success, providing staffing and recruitment services to clients for more than two decades.\r\n\r\nVisit us at epicpp.com to discover more about our organization.\r\n\r\nEpic Personnel Partners, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.