Manager of Food Distribution Programs

Description

General Description:   The purpose of this position is to supervise, facilitate, and increase channels of product distribution as well as provide a bridge between the warehouse and all SAFB programs and departments that will ensure the effective and efficient utilization of SAFB Product including but not limited to TEFAP Product, CSFP Product, donated product and purchased product.

Essential Functions:

• Develop processes to ensure effective and efficient operations of the Distribution Division of Food for Today, keeping in mind continuous quality improvement and promoting a culture of safety for staff, volunteers, and guests.
• Supervise staff and promote an environment of inspired teamwork where staff is driven by a passion for service and empowered to excellence.
• Supervise & assist in scheduling recurring volunteers to ensure proper training, supervision, and mission engagement.
• Recruit, supervise & schedule interns to ensure proper training, supervision, and mission engagement.
• Meet all administrative reporting requirements of position including but not limited to 1) documented professional development with staff and timely submission of annual reviews, 2) regular reporting of Key Performance Indicators 3) timely tracking of outputs and outcomes.
• Ensure all product received by the SAFB warehouse is distributed to all compliant channels in accordance with San Antonio Food Bank, Feeding America, and Texas Department of Agriculture guidelines.
• Coordinate and supervise the movement of stagnant product through special distributions with partners, SAFB programs and onsite special product distributions.
• Manage the Mobile Market Distribution schedule and all agency training related to the Mobile Market program.
• Serve as a SAFB Program Liaison and ensure that programs are properly and efficiently utilizing the product resources of the SAFB.
• Ensure annual distribution goals are met, working closely with Inventory and Operations staff to track product in house and the time in which we must distribute to ensure safe consumption by eligible community members and organizations.
• Ensure the fair and equitable distribution of product to all partner agencies via special food distributions, mobile market distributions, curbside distributions and any other forms of product distributions.
• Create outlets for hard to move product based on an assessment and understanding of all the processes.
• Assist in program partner training and inspection when appropriate and necessary.
• Assist in events related to Food for Today and other departments when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• A general understanding of the SAFB mission and programs
• 3-5 years’ experience in supervision and staff management required
• Previous non-profit and program experience preferred
• Experience in warehousing and product movement a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Calendar, etc.)
• Advanced skills in Excel
• A team player attitude to encourage a high level of coordination between programs, departments and warehouse for the purposes of moving product
• Ability to train and present and excellent public speaking skills preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of normal working hours, including weekends
• Adaptable to change
• Possession of a current Texas driver’s license, liability insurance, and a clean driving record.

Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. 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 constantly required to sit, talk, hear, reach, and utilize fine manipulation and near visual acuity. The employee is frequently required to walk, utilize gross manipulation, push, pull, stoop, and keyboard. The employee must occasionally lift, and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Work Environment

This job is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments and frequently will require attendance at outdoor events. You may be required to drive to different locations with varying conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work to be performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.

Salary : $55,000