In 1978, Kevin Keany had a vision. With two years of experience working for a wholesale produce company after college, Kevin decided to take a gamble and start his own company. This decision led to the creation of the Washington area’s largest and most successful wholesale produce company.
Kevin began Keany Produce in a small warehouse slot in the old Washington D.C. produce market. Starting well before dawn each morning, he delivered fresh fruits and vegetables from the back of a Dodge van to restaurants in Old Town, Alexandria. In spite of overwhelming odds, the one-man business flourished. Kevin brought his customers a spirit of hands-on commitment and honest dealings.
Thirty-four years have seen a lot of changes. Keany Produce now employs over 400 people with a fleet of over 140 trucks — a far cry from one man and a Dodge van.
We are expanding into Richmond, VA and we are seeking an energetic and innovative Shipping Manager.
As the Shipping Manager you will be working the night shift, with a day shift flexibility.
Your responsibilities as the Shipping Manager are to run the day to day operations of the warehouse primarily in the Shipping Department
This position has long-term growth opportunity for the right candidate. It allows qualified candidates to work in a growth-oriented and exciting environment. You have the opportunity to work your way to the top!
Compensation is competitive, with rewards for high-performers.
- 2 years’ experience in the shipping and warehousing of wholesale produce
- 2 years’ of management
- PC skills to include Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word and Excel
- Proficient operating stand-up, reach forklifts
- Flexible with change in the work schedule, assignments, and priorities Flexible with change in the work assignments and priorities
- Ensures that orders are accurately selected and ready for loading at the proper time
- Manages the employees of the shift in a safe, efficient and effective manner
- Handles any immediate problems that may arise
- Motivate order selectors, loaders, and short order selectors
- Trains new hires
- Meets productivity output standards for the shift
- Maintains a working atmosphere that is team oriented
