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JOB FILLED - DC Manager/Banana Ripener #2747S

Job Description: 

We are a leading importer of tropical fruits in North America.  As we strategically forge ahead, we are excited to be opening up a new facility in Dayton, Ohio which will be one of our prime centers for banana ripening operations. 

To help us bring this operation up to speed, we are seeking a dynamic leader for the role of Distribution Center Manager. The ideal candidate will have previous experience overseeing DC operations, including banana ripening, where product is received, inventoried, processed, and ripened. 

This individual will be responsible for fruit ordering, fruit inspection, processing, and preparation for outbound shipping.  Experience in knowing how to ripen fruit to meet customer expectations for color, temperature, and overall quality is essential. Key responsibility will be placed on this individual to work closely with sales to ensure that the overall fruit requirements are meeting customer requirements.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is ready to take on a highly visible role and develop a Distribution Center from scratch with the support of a tremendous team. This person will manage a staff of 2-3 people, and due to the nature of the ripening process will require on-call status 24 hours, 7 days per week, which is typical for this type of position.

This position could lead to advancement and greater responsibility for the person who comes in and proves themselves as a performer, leader and team-player.

Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Establish a forecast model based on customer demand
  • Work with sales to determine customer requirements for color, quality, and temperature
  • Conduct inbound inspections to ensure bananas meet quality specifications
  • Plan, execute, and monitor product inventory requirements for fruit ordering and ripening process
  • Maintain ripening schedules, room monitoring, room adjustments, and coordination of fruit availability with sales requirements
  • Overall responsibility for customer satisfaction including visiting customer facilities as needed
  • Coordinate ripening room maintenance and sanitation
  • Direct/execute loading and unloading of ripening rooms based on outbound requirements
  • Invoicing/order entry
  • Responsible for overall food safety for facility
  • Oversee repacking of fruit when necessary, including hiring temporary labor 
Qualifications: 
  • 5+ years produce experience; ripening experience preferred
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, and inventory management systems
  • Willing to work weekends/holidays
  • Ability to lift 45 lbs. up to 80 inches off the ground

$2,000 Referral Reward!

Call us today to discuss this job opportunity! Your conversation with us will be held with complete confidentiality. Please call Caryn at 855-563-7763 or email caryn@joeproduce.com or apply here!

 

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