Receiving Manager

If you're someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an environment, that helps shoppers naturally, intuitively, and enjoyably find real, honest, affordable goodness to meet them wherever they are on their wellness journey, we'd like to hear from you. Join us to begin YOUR journey and be a part of the Fresh Thyme Market Team!

Fresh Thyme Rewards

• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave

• Team member discount

• Career growth opportunities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide management, training, scheduling, and supervision of the receiving supervisors and staff, ensuring that productivity and receiving accuracy are high. Slots and reserve locations are accurately fulfilled.
• Develop and manage a Culture of Respect & Safety for the receiving team. Ensure that proper and safe use of heavy equipment and proper and safe lifting techniques are executed consistently to enhance a safe work environment.
• Utilization of Warehouse Management Systems, RF scan guns, and forklift screens to process and direct put-away and replenishment work.
• Communicate proactively to distribution leadership regarding receiving information necessary to support the effective operations of the DC.
• Maintains a safe, clean, organized work environment. Must be knowledgeable of all emergency procedures and regulations regarding fire and other potential emergencies. Is knowledgeable of and adheres to the Food Safety Standards, Regulations, and Procedures that the distribution center must follow.
• Ensure and monitor product storage conditions, i.e., proper temperatures of product storage and sanitation levels. Manages product placement to avoid improper comingling or cross contamination exposure.
• Ensures that forklifts, pallet jacks, mobile lifts, racking, and handling equipment used in receiving are in safe operating condition.
• Actively collaborates with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel, designed to accommodate the growth objectives of our organization.
• Motivate and lead a high-performing receiving team to help support and retain team members. Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the distribution center.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a highly ethical manner and in accordance with Fresh Thyme Market company policies and procedures. Lead and serve as a role model for others in the organization by consistently demonstrating high ethical standards.
• Conduct performance reviews and appraisals of supervisors. Provide measurable feedback to assigned personnel and provide coaching support to help improve team member performance. Formulate and implement corrective actions for team members as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as all company policies.
• Keep Distribution Center Operations Manager fully informed of problems or matters of significance and worker safety; take prompt corrective action where necessary and/or recommend alternative courses of action.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• B.S./B.A. degree in a business or department-specific field and/or equivalent work experience
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in distribution center management.
• Grocery retail distribution or wholesale distribution experience. Produce / Fresh Foods preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems, RF, (Power Warehouse WMS & Voice preferred).
• Experience with development and adherence of performance metrics, process improvement, and operations development.
• Financial acumen specific to profit & loss statements and analysis.
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing retail environment while working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must have the ability to take initiative when problems arise.
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross-functionally with peers and senior management.
• Must have expert knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Understanding of specific knowledge about Grocery, Produce, and encompassing departments.
• Ability to multitask is essential.
• Must be able to lead, support, and contribute to team goals.
• Flexible hours of availability.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• The potential for prolonged standing, walking, squatting, and/or bending in a refrigerated environment.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged sitting behind a computer screen.
• Occasional high stress when dealing with systems/customers/staff.

At Fresh Thyme, our team members Thrive. We offer competitive compensation, incentive programs, and recognition programs that allows our most successful team members to be rewarded for their passion, dedication, and the results they consistently drive. Therefore, we are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects market standards and ensures consistency within our organization.

The pay range for this position is listed below. The actual rate offered will meet or surpass the legal wage requirement for the job's location.

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum base pay for the position, which is determined by factors such as market data, the qualifications required, the level of responsibilities associated with the role and other roles at this same level. Specific pay rates will be within this range and based on your experience, qualifications, and skills compared to the internal team of this role.

Our team members Thrive because we are committed to the whole person. Not only do we offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time team members that includes medical, dental, and life insurance, but we also offer a variety of programs designed to support our part-time members as well. ALL Fresh Thyme team members enjoy paid parental leave, our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and our 401(k) plan with an employer match. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes work-life balance, long-term health and financial security, and continuous professional development. Come Thrive with us!