Produce Warehouse Manager Confidential – Established Premium Food Retailer & Distributor We are seeking an experienced Produce Warehouse Manager to oversee the receiving, quality, selection, rotation, and outbound operations of a high-volume produce warehouse. This individual will be responsible for maintaining exceptional product standards while driving operational efficiency, labor management, food safety, and inventory accuracy. The ideal candidate has a strong background in fresh produce and/or cut produce operations, understands USDA grades and standards, and is highly knowledgeable in produce quality, temperature control, rotation, and handling. Key Responsibilities • Oversee daily produce receiving and selecting operations, ensuring accurate BOLs and proper documentation. • Inspect incoming produce for quality, temperature, size, grade, and condition. • Identify and address mis-rotated product, mis-picks, quality concerns, and inventory issues. • Conduct regular inspections of produce throughout coolers and refrigerated warehouse areas to ensure proper rotation and product integrity. • Ensure residual inventory meets established quality, grade, and condition standards. • Conduct outbound shipping audits to ensure product quality and accuracy before distribution. • Develop and improve warehouse processes, procedures, and measurable performance standards. • Manage staffing across shifts while controlling labor costs and minimizing overtime. • Provide hands-on support to the produce selection team as operational needs require. • Maintain accurate employee timecards and attendance records through ADP. • Partner with senior leadership to communicate product quality concerns, operational challenges, and opportunities for improvement. • Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and efficient refrigerated warehouse environment. Qualifications • Previous management experience within a produce warehouse, fresh-cut produce operation, food distribution center, commissary, or similar high-volume environment. • Strong knowledge of fresh produce quality, handling, storage, temperature requirements, and rotation. • Knowledge of USDA produce grades and standards. • Experience managing warehouse teams across multiple shifts. • Strong understanding of labor management, productivity, and operational efficiency. • Experience with receiving, inventory control, selecting/picking, and shipping operations. • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to coach teams and establish accountability. • ADP or similar workforce/timekeeping system experience preferred. • Experience with fresh-cut or value-added produce operations is highly desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced produce operations leader to join a well-established organization with high standards for quality, freshness, operational excellence, and customer service. JOB ID: 181846 #post Francesca Brajuha