Based in Los Alamitos, CA, Frieda’s, Inc. is the nation’s leading marketer and distributor of specialty produce. Supplying grocery retailers and foodservice distributors with more than 600 varieties of unique fruits, vegetables and gourmet items, Frieda’s, Inc. is also the first wholesale produce company in the United States to be founded, owned, and operated by a woman. Frieda’s is a second generation, family owned business and is passionate about “changing the way America eats fruits and vegetables”. The company prides itself in maintaining a collaborative work environment across all levels of the company. Please apply for this position if you share our passion.
Compensation and Benefits
In addition to competitive pay, company benefits include: medical, dental, vision and life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The company also offers participation in a 401(k) plan, Management Performance Profit Sharing Plan, Company Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.
Qualified candidates, please submit a resume and cover letter (required) with your salary requirements when applying for this position.
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- Manage the operational and fiscal activities of warehouse operations to include: staffing levels, budgets, and financial goals.
- Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve the operating quality and efficiency of warehouse operations.
- Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement. Develop solutions to enhance efficiencies.
- Member of the Senior Management Strategy Team and fully involved in company Strategy and Planning.
- Manage and direct supervisory staff in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Coach and provide career development advice to staff.
- Establish employee goals and conduct employee performance reviews.
- Responsible for staff scheduling to include: work assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignment, back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations.
- Assist staff to resolve complex or out of policy operational problems.
- Coordinate with Human Resources for appropriate staffing levels.
- Schedule and conduct department meetings.
- Responsible to meet department productivity and quality goals.
- Communicate with Leads, Supervisors, other Managers, and COO on Department operations.
- Responsible for submitting requests for capital expenditures (all capital expenditures must be approved by the COO).
- Collaborates with Human Resources to manage the Worker’s Safety program.
- Must have knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and Food Safety, and be capable of overseeing the maintenance of these programs.
- All other duties as assigned and/or required.
Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) from four-year accredited college or university required; MBA preferred; and a minimum of 8 – 10 years experience with perishable warehouse management, especially in the areas of shipping & receiving, production and logistics (produce preferred).
- Outstanding oral and written communication.
- Should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook).
This position oversees the daily activities in Shipping & Receiving, Production, Quality Assurance, Inventory Control & Food Safety and Logistics. The ideal candidate has experience in perishable distribution (produce preferred) and can assist the company in moving our operation to the next level of efficiency and teamwork. Responsibilities include: the overall management of warehousing and distribution (“warehouse”) operations, which includes supporting the company strategy of continual process improvement (efficiency).
A candidate with the following personal characteristics will be successful in this position:
- A Team Player (collaborative) and Goal Oriented.
- Able to take initiative and be a self-starter.
- Capable of handling deadline pressures.
- Accustomed to a fast paced, rapidly changing work environment.
- Professional demeanor; interface with employees and public with diplomacy and tact.
- Multi-task while paying close attention to detail.
- Metrics oriented, accustomed to working in a data driven environment.
