Warehouse Operations Manager

Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.

Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.

If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting.

As a Warehouse Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for managing the internal supply chain functions of our Toronto Facility.

You will play a vital role in ensuring the day-to-day success of the operation across all functions of the day-to-day business at CookUnity. You'll be a team leader, driving efficiency, accuracy, and a positive workplace culture across a team of hardworking warehouse Supervisors and Associates

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who wants to take ownership inventory accuracy and excellent customer service to internal stakeholders.

• →Manage accuracy and compliance of the ingredient and packaging receiving practices in the New York location to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
• →Review site layouts to develop optimal storage and handling of ingredients and packaging
• →Focus on the “Distribution Model” deployment across all categories (Protein, Produce, Dairy, Dry Goods and Packaging) and Marketplaces
• →Develop and ensure ongoing compliance with process for checking incoming shipments versus invoices and order sheets.
• →Train and develop team members to ensure that they have the skills and resources required to successfully manage and handle all operational needs.
• →Focus on continuous improvement across core functions including but not limited to: receiving, inventory counting, purchasing, quality assurance, ingredient distribution and food safety compliance (HACCP).
• →Create and establish a food safety MOVEMENT! Implementing and complying with best in class handling, receiving and distribution practices by collaborating with our Food Safety Team.
• →Continuous oversight of inventory to ensure optimal levels of product
• →Aid in development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to help ensure Marketplace functions are operating at highest efficiency levels
• →Maintain excellent relationships with our chef partners and work hand in hand with other departments across the CookUnity organization.
• →Understanding of Profit and Loss (P&L) statements, variance reports and KPI metrics
• →Oversight of scheduling for the Marketplace team, according to labor budget.
• →Any other marketplace tasks based on business needs.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, managing receiving, shipping, inventory and/or warehousing functions in a manufacturing or wholesale distribution facility (food industry preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of people management experience
• Strong understanding of HACCP and OSHA guidelines
• Experience in food procurement and extensive food knowledge, including material replenishment and stock keeping
• Experience in inventory management in a warehouse setting, perishable and short shelf life preferred.
• Expert understanding of supply chain or inventory control software (ERP, MRP, WMS platforms such as SAP, NetSuite, Infor, etc.)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented
• Understanding of food safety and quality standards
• Ability to promote professional growth and development of the entire Marketplace team. .
• Ability to travel 5-10% as needed to support other locations
• Understanding of CFIA regulations a plus