Shipping Manager

• 315 Neponset Rd, Marina, California
• 3725 S. Avenue 3, Yuma, Arizona

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• Manage day to day shipping operations for West Coast Cooler Facilities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Manage the day to day operations of the day and night shipping operations for both Yuma AZ and Marina CA in an effort to meet budgeted cost per case. 
• Manage picking operations and ensure staffing needs are being met in order to meet department performance metrics.
• Ensure that the produce is handled, cooled and age rotated properly.
• Set up and run a major cooler operation without direct supervision.
• Develop a work schedule to maximize employee use and responsibility; work with managers, floor supervisors and foreman in scheduling of hourly employees
• Follow all Food Safety Requirements and GMPs as applicable to position
• Travel between all Vegetable Coolers to include seasonal relocation 
• Maintain raw materials, packaging supplies, and warehouse equipment to maximize use and efficiency; ensure materials needed are ordered and paperwork is processed correctly
• Responsible for employee coaching, counseling, and resolving performance issues with non-exempt and exempt personnel.
• Responsible for training and managing of Shipping Supervisors and non-exempt personnel.
• Act a backup for Operations Manager.
• Seasonal relocation to Yuma AZ is required
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

·       7+ years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity in a warehouse facility

·       Knowledge of produce and inventory systems.

·       Ability to schedule and manage personnel 

·       PC skills are required, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

·       Must have the ability to make decisions, maintain regular and acceptable attendance.

·       Follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand, and follow posted work rules/procedures and to accept constructive criticism.

·       Familiar with vacuum tube and nitrogen cooling.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

·       Must have the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.

·       Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

·       Must be able to work in a cold (35*) environment.

·       Will have some exposure to fumes and airborne particles. 

·       Will have exposure to loud noises.  

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to beyond regular business hours, weekends and holidays
• Flexibility to work varied hours is required
•  Required to travel and relocate for season
• Available on-call for night and weekend duties at any time, based on business requirements

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

·       Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required

PAY RATE:

• $92,000 - $99,000 Annually 

EEO STATEMENT:  We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.