General Manager (Distribution Center) - Chicago

Address: 6500 W. 51st Street, Chicago, IL 60638

Who We Are

Conexus Food Solutions is a leader in the Asian food service industry, bringing a diverse range of ethnic cuisines, such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai, to the table. Our corporate headquarters in Chicago is where we house our fully integrated food processing, manufacturing, logistics, and worldwide supply chain services all under one roof. With Distribution Centers spanning the US, over 2 million square feet of warehousing space, and a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks, we're the go-to when it comes to reliable delivery services.

At Conexus Food Solutions, we believe that teamwork and collaboration are the keys to success. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of integrity and honesty in everything we do and building strong relationships with our clients. We're looking for individuals who share our values and are committed to excellence. Join our team and contribute to our culture of collaboration and integrity while growing your own skills and expertise. Together, we'll deliver high-quality products and exceptional service to our clients and achieve great things.

What You’ll Do

As the General Manager for our Chicago facility, Midwest Food Service, you will be responsible for the safety and quality behaviors within the warehouse. You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of the goods to warehouses or restaurants around the country while monitoring the salaried and hourly employees within the site.

• Oversight of Daily Operations: Manage warehouse operations, communicate with supply chain teams, maintain facilities and equipment, enforce safety and housekeeping protocols, and optimize logistics processes for efficient product movement and customer satisfaction.
• Department Management: Develop and enforce policies to ensure efficient, effective, and safe Distribution Center operations. Implement food safety and quality assurance procedures, provide guidance to mitigate risks, and enforce tier compliance for safety and quality events. Analyze operational data and trends, manage change, develop productivity tools, and serve as a process auditor.
• Financial Management: Manage warehouse budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement strategies to reduce expenses. Own the full value stream, from receiving to shipping.
• Leadership & Talent Development: Ensure compliance with health, safety, labor, and environmental regulations. Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies, perform coaching and disciplinary actions, audit training, and coach and mentor staff. Gather stakeholder input and provide feedback loops.
• Supply Chain & Sales/Territory Planning: Understand business operations, customer needs, and the products in the warehouse. Support inventory planning, coordinate dispatch and drivers, monitor route capacity and opportunities for growth. Forecast costs, demand, and supply to assist in pricing strategy and promotions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse operations, including 3+ years of experience in people management.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality assurance regulation and inventory planning and supply chain management principles.
• Experience with financial management, including budgeting and cost-saving strategies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years

Restaurant type:

• Quick service & fast food restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Will you require sponsorship either now or in the future? (Answer required for consideration)
• What are you salary requirement? (Answer required for consideration)

Experience:

• warehouse operations: 5 years (Required)
• people management: 3 years (Required)
• financial management, budgeting, and cost-saving strategies: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person