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Cavalier Produce is a leading provider of fresh produce, food service, and retail items in Central Virginia. We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our team and contribute to our continued success.

The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of warehouse management, production processes, delivery logistics, and quality assurance protocols. This is a key leadership role that requires a strong understanding of logistics management, team leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Leadership and Team Management
  • Provide strategic direction and leadership to a multidisciplinary team encompassing production, warehouse, order picking, shipping, receiving, delivery logistics, quality control, and sanitation.
  • Develop and implement efficient processes for receiving, sorting, repacking, and processing various fresh produce items.
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Collaborate closely with the quality assurance team to establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and food safety protocols, ensuring strict adherence.
  • Devise and oversee preventative maintenance programs to optimize equipment uptime and minimize downtime.
  • Manage inventory control systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
• Quality Assurance and Food Safety
  • Collaborate with the quality assurance team to establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and food safety protocols.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including food safety regulations, and environmental regulations.
• Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement
  • Drive operational excellence by implementing lean manufacturing principles and spearheading process improvement initiatives.
  • Analyze production metrics and performance data to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains.
  • Conduct regular audits to pinpoint areas for continuous improvement.
• Employee Development and Safety
  • Develop and deliver employee training programs.
  • Establish and maintain safety protocols to uphold a secure working environment for all employees.
• Financial Management
  • Manage the operations budget to ensure cost-effective resource utilization.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved profitability while upholding quality and safety standards.

• Education and Experience
  • Possess a bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, engineering, or a related field.
  • Have five plus years of successful warehouse operations experience.
• Skills and Qualifications
  • Possess a proven track record of logistics management with a growing company.
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems independently and with sound judgment.
  • Leads staff through effective communication, timely responses, team building, and collaboration.
  • Produces cost savings by reducing credits, inventory waste, and staff overtime.
  • Ability to multitask and adjust to changing priorities under stress of deadlines.
  • Communicate regularly with management regarding warehouse issues and concerns.
  • Solid organizational skills, including the ability to manage time and effectively prioritize.
  • The ability to handle detailed information in a consistent, timely, and reliable manner.
  • Experience with ProducePro and proficiency with MS Office.
  • Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and follow-through coupled with the desire to exceed customer expectations.
  • Proficiency with inventory management and related software.
  • OSHA certification for forklift and other warehouse machinery use.
  • Ability and willingness to regularly work Saturdays and Sunday on a rotating basis.
  • Possess the ability to stand for four or more hours at a time on hard surfaces and in cold temperatures.
  • Regularly manipulate items with arms, wrists, and hands for up to four hours at a time while operating machinery, organizing, and packing products, keeping house, and other related tasks.