Wholesale Produce Lead, Food Safety & Inventory Management
Overview
The Wholesale Produce Lead will own daily produce operations at a busy distribution site, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely fulfillment at scale. You will work with a small onsite team and cross-functional partners to exceed service standards. This role emphasizes food safety compliance, vendor relationships, and continuous improvement in a hands-on environment.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build and supervise daily produce operations and staff to meet quality and service targets
- 2Maintain product quality and accurate inventory levels to reduce loss
- 3Coordinate purchasing, receiving, and order fulfillment to support sales goals
- 4Ensure compliance with food safety standards and GMP across all activities
- 5Minimize product loss and manage stock rotation to optimize shelf life
- 6Build and maintain vendor and customer relationships to drive reliability and growth
- 7Support department sales and operational goals through proactive planning and communication
- 8Provide hands-on leadership in refrigerated environments and during peak periods
- 9Monitor ERP/MRP system data for accuracy and timely replenishment
- 10Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency
Requirements11
- 13+ years of produce, wholesale, or grocery experience
- 2Previous supervisory experience preferred
- 3Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- 4Knowledge of produce handling, inventory control, and food safety
- 5Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in refrigerated environments as needed
- 6Proficiency in FDA regulations, GMP, and basic ERP/MRP systems
- 7Experience with stock rotation and loss prevention
- 8Familiarity with food and beverage manufacturing processes
- 9Willingness to work Monday–Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with Sunday availability
- 10Onsite location in Farmingdale, NY
- 11Proven ability to build vendor and customer relationships
Salary Insight
$52k per year
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