Receiving Manager Perishables
Core
Managing perishable goods receiving, warehouse operations, and team supervision to ensure accuracy, safety, and efficiency in a refrigerated environment.
Role type
Receiving Manager (Perishables)
Builds
Perishable food inventory flow and warehouse operations
Domain
Wholesale retail / Food distribution / Cold chain logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team supervision and coaching, Inventory loss control, Safety compliance (OSHA/GMP/HACCP), Budget development, Staff scheduling, Material Handling Equipment (MHE) operation, Data analysis for process improvement, Warehouse management software proficiency
Preferred skills
LEAN/Six Sigma/ISO 9001 certifications, Manufacturing/operations/warehouse experience, DOT Hours of Service knowledge, Transportation Management Systems (TMS) knowledge, MHE operation experience
Technologies
Warehouse management software, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), VoCollect headset systems
Responsibilities
Implement best practices for receiving procedures, Plan and coordinate daily staffing and workload, Oversee supervisory reports and safety documentation, Manage freight unloading and warehouse handling, Monitor KPIs and safety compliance, Collect and analyze data for process improvements, Ensure automated systems performance, Schedule shifts for efficiency, Coordinate hiring and termination processes, Review inventory losses and shrink, Develop and approve department budgets, Monitor food safety guidelines (GMP, COOL, HACCP), Coach and mentor supervisors, Conduct accident investigations, Ensure compliance with attendance and timekeeping policies
Seniority
Manager, hands-on operational leadership