Operations Manager (Howell)

This position is responsible for managing warehouse operations, order management, distribution and logistics, and volunteer coordination at the Livingston Distribution Center.

Interested candidates should forward their resume and cover letter to [email protected].

The Operations Manager works in close collaboration with the Operations functional leaders to ensure that the Livingston Distribution Center activities align with Gleaners’ operational standards, food distribution systems, and the broader Gleaners food security initiatives.

Essential duties

• Manage day-to-day functions of distribution center and the onsite pantry.
• Responsible for the food ordering, receiving and distribution activities of the Livingston facility.
• Lead food donor relations with assistance from Community Outreach Specialist; grow donor food donations in line with annual budget
• Recruit, schedule, and train warehouse and pantry volunteers
• Manage distribution center group volunteer activities.
• Responsible for both written and oral communication with team members, partner organizations and other stakeholders to work cooperatively to ensure efficient distribution of product.
• Responsible for overall site maintenance including onsite pantry, warehouse, administrative offices, vehicles and equipment.
• Responsible for the accurate weekly summary statistics on onsite pantry activity, inventory, turnover, and food expense vs. budget for Livingston operations.
• Ensure adherence to all food safety and warehouse standards

Qualifications

· Minimum five years’ experience in nonprofit management and administration preferred

· Experience managing volunteer groups required.

· Previous supervisory experience desirable.

· Demonstrated commitment to servant leadership managerial approach

· Bachelors’ degree in relevant field preferred

· Strong oral and written communications skills

· Familiarity with database or inventory management software preferred

The above is an abbreviated job description. Please refer to for a complete job description.

Interested candidates should forward their resume and cover letter to [email protected].