General Manager III - Newark, NJ

Manage all warehouse functions, including operations, transportation, personnel and customer service, as directed by Director of Operations.

Candidate must have previous experience working directly within a union environment, as well as experience within Retail Food/Grocery Distribution.

What You'll Do


* Develop annual facility budget and ensure group adherence to budget.


* Direct and assign work; set performance objectives and monitor performance of all warehouse departments.


* Work directly with large retail food distributors, so previous experience within fresh grocery/retail is required.


* Provide a safe work environment through personal actions.

Identify any safety concerns, as well as cost saving opportunities.


* Ensure compliance with all company policies, as well as all Federal, State and Local OSHA regulations.


* Represent the Company to all warehouse customers.

Secure additional business and maintain positive relationships with customers.


* Ensure that warehouse concerns are heard at corporate level.

Communicates stated Company goals, objectives and direction to warehouse staff.


* Negotiate labor contracts with union representatives.

Responsible for desired change in contracts.


* Utilize Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP) related to planning daily facility requirements; complete CIP monthly reports.


* Support the Company Performance Management Program (PMP).


* Develop/maintain plans for disaster prevention and recovery.

What Experience and Education You Need


* College degree in business, logistics or management plus 5-8 years in warehousing and/or logistics management or equivalent combination of education and experience.


* 3 years general supervisory/management experience.

What Could Set You Apart


* Previous food distribution experience


* Previous experience with Unions and an understanding of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).


* Experienced with AS/400 and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.


* Familiar with WMS and RF.


* Ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.


* Ability to solve complex problems.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must regularly sit, and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The Company's good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $135,500 - $169,000.

Rate may vary based on work location.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national ori...