[Ctyfc] Common Market Houston hiring Operations Manager

[Evan Driscoll]

Hi Folks,

Common Market in Houston is hiring an Operations Manager. You can see the
full job posting and instructions to apply here
<https://apply.workable.com/the-common-market/j/81E9C2FA07/>. I've also
copied the job summary below.

Best,
Evan Driscoll

Description

Our Vision, Mission & Growth

The Common Market is a nonprofit local food distributor that connects food
from family farms to wholesale markets. Our mission is to strengthen
regional farms while making local food accessible to our communities and
the institutions that serve them. The Common Market has recently expanded
its operations to provide boxes of local farm food to households affected
by food insecurity. Founded in 2008, The Common Market currently serves
Houston, Austin and has locations in Philadelphia and Atlanta.

This position will take a leadership role, overseeing the success of all
distribution operations. This role will work across our warehouse and
trucking operations to ensure safe, quality local foods from The Common
Market network of local farmers and ranchers reaches schools, hospitals,
and community organizations who count on us to access healthy foods. You
will be joining a small, dedicated team and work side-by-side senior
management in a way that encourages teamwork, cooperation, and
productivity. This role is fully on-site and located at our warehouse in
Houston, Texas.


Operations Manager Responsibilities

Local Food Inventory: Responsible for aligning product availability and
inventory with customer needs. Ensure timely farm product pickup and
receiving to fulfill customer orders. Review incoming orders and manage the
schedule and work flow of the warehouse and distribution. Label and quality
check all outgoing products. Communicate local food availability with our
farmers and our sales team.

Equipment/Facility Management and Maintenance: Share in the oversight of
equipment, the facility, and maintenance.

Solving Problems: Conceive, propose, and initiate solutions to improve
service, customer engagement, storage and operational flows. Foster
day-to-day operational excellence. Manage key performance indicators and
identify innovative action plans to address gaps.

Technology: Responsible for understanding and utilizing The Common Market
technology, this includes:

   - Business tools (Salesforce, FoodConnex, ADP, Elite Extra, Samsara and
   data analysis)
   - Microsoft Office (primarily Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

JOB DUTIES

Farmer Relations & Purchasing. Lead Common Market's purchasing relationship
with local farmers, create purchase orders in FoodConnex in accordance with
plan. Ensure prompt farmer payments in support of our commitment to improve
farm viability. Hold farmers accountable to Common Market quality standards.

Inventory. Complete inventory processes from Receiving to ultimate Delivery
to customers. Oversee and execute physical inventory count. Implement
measures to ensure accuracy in the inventory management system. Reconcile
Purchase Orders with Receiving records and Farm Invoices. Minimize shrink
and spoilage.

Oversight of Trucking & Warehouse Operations. Develop daily truck routes
and dispatch to trucking team. Coordinate pickups and deliveries to
warehouse with suppliers and vendors along with warehouse packing schedule.

Food Safety. Operate facility in a manner consistent with our Food Safety
Plan. Prepare for annual audit. Leadership role in Recall, Crisis
Management and Food Defense/ Food Fraud teams.

Facilities. Coordinates, oversees and/or manages repair and maintenance
work assignments performed by technicians, vendors and contractors
performing building maintenance, landscaping and janitorial work. Reviews
work orders to ensure that assignments are completed. Responsible for
facilities inspections and reports.
Requirements

   - Demonstrated knowledge of Spreadsheet and Word Processing software,
   and ability to learn Common Market technology and programs. Must have
   excellent computer skills.
   - Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team
   discussions and meetings.
   - Demonstrated experience fostering positive working relationships with
   people of diverse cultures.
   - Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments in
   a proactive and constructive manner.


   - Ability to work in a disciplined manner and capable of following
   established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal
   regulations.
   - Ability to manage the pressures and stress associated with a
   deadline-oriented atmosphere and customer service issues. Demonstrates
   skill in making independent decision in support of company policies and
   procedures in a timely manner.
   - Able to regularly lift 50 lbs
   - Experience in production or distribution of produce/perishable foods
   is preferred
   - Availability to work Saturday or Sunday if needed

Benefits

   - Full Time
   - Compensation commensurate with experience starting at $50k
   - 2 weeks PTO plus 5 paid sick days
   - Comprehensive medical, dental and vision + company paid Life, AD&D and
   LTD insurance
   - SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with a 100% company match (up to 3% of
   annual salary)
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