Job Title: Sourcing Manager
Location: Houston, TX
Posted May 19, 2025
This position is on-site and in-person.
The Sourcing Manager assists the Houston Food Bank in being a “fresh forward” organization by ensuring a stable supply of donated perishable and/or non-perishable foods. The Sourcing Manager is responsible for building and managing relationships with local food donors specializing in, but not limited to, dairy, meat, grains, bread and/or non-perishable food to secure zero-cost donations. The Sourcing Manager is a creative and collaborative team player who effectively integrates the existing HFB Stewardship model while offering actionable insights, recommendations, and continuous improvement strategies.
Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Identifies and recruits new donors within the industry from our service area; maintains relationships through donor relations program.
- Secures food donations in alignment with monthly goals.
- Works with the Feeding America sourcing team to maximize donations and relationships within our service area.
- Maintains a steady supply of donated protein to keep HFB’s Protein Pack Room operational year-round.
- Serves as Subject Matter Expert on food supply chain, offers strategic insights, actionable recommendations, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
- Forecasts food supply and constraints.
- Demonstrates quick pivoting to manage competing priorities and new “emergencies”.
- Manages the Hunters for the Hungry program.
- Manages relationships, reporting, and data tracking for grants designed to support disadvantaged producers, as needed.
- Develops and implements strategic resourcing tactics to meet food solicitation goals; helps the team develop an annual strategic plan and prioritize solicitation efforts accordingly.
- Organizes and manages multiple projects, setting priorities, and working independently under aggressive timelines with strong attention to detail.
- Collects, analyzes, and reports data on items within the industry and sourcing activities.
- Provides technical assistance to food bank staff and partner agencies as needed.
- Understands Houston Food Bank, its mission and policies, culture, values, history, key stakeholders, and programs.
- Participates in events outside the workday schedule/responds to emergencies by working beyond the workday schedule.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Supply, Business or a closely related field
- 3+ years’ experience in perishable food logistics, non-profit, food banking, retail grocery or sales required
- Experience with handling, shipping, selling, buying, and/or storing foods; perishable foods, preferred
- Experience as a buyer or key account sourcing manager, preferred
- Experience with inventory management, preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish, preferred
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
- ServSafe Manager Certification or ability and willingness to become certified within 6 months of hire
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the job holder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)
- Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Salesforce, Asana, SharePoint
- Ability to work with a diverse population
- Ability to innovate and provide creative solutions
- Ability to manage time efficiently and to work independently with minimum supervision
- Ability to represent the Food Bank professionally under a variety of conditions
- Ability to foster strong relationships internally and externally
- Ability to analyze complex information and develop data-driven sourcing strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in person, via telephone, and by
- email communication)
COMPLIANCE:
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HFB policies.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)
COMPETENCIES:
Business Insight / Instills Trust / Drives Engagement / Optimizes Work Processes / Directs Work / Composure / Manages Ambiguity / Communicates Effectively / Organizational Savvy / Decision Quality / Manages Conflict / Presentation Skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required daily to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a standing or stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and often access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee must regularly move about the office and around the facility, use hands, wrists, and fingers to grip, type, and write. The employee must frequently lift 50 pounds. The employee will need to have the average ability to hear horns, warnings, and alerts associated with a warehouse. The employee must frequently travel to other sites for business.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While the job is generally performed in an enclosed office environment, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, strong food-related smells, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the office environment is typically quiet, but the employee will be occasionally exposed to loud noise levels (e.g., horns, fans).
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
Travel is required for this position (up to 40% of the time and on a domestic basis within our 18-county service area).
This role supports hours of operations at the Houston Food Bank facilities, as necessary, and may require flexibility (e.g., times of disaster, community events, company events).
*Is legally able to work in the United States.
Job Title: Director of Warehouse & Distribution
Location: Houston, TX
Posted May 12, 2025
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Develops and implements strategic data-based plans for optimal distribution and service to the community.
- Effectively leverages data and analytics to ensure distribution goals are met.
- Establishes effective procedures and controls and monitors adherence to established procedures to ensure measures are followed in keeping with Feeding America and American Institute of Baking (AIB) guidelines.
- Oversees the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) program, including ordering, scheduling, receiving, proper disposal, claims processing, and reporting.
- Ensures optimal effectiveness and production through effective use of inventory software, specifically warehouse management, inventory procurement and management, labor control, and distribution logistics.
- Drives the overall strategy, management, and plans of operations activities related to Disaster Recovery and continuity, including communicating, developing, implementing, maintaining, and managing the governance of operational recovery during times of disaster or disaster support.
- During disaster response, supports, attends meetings, and provides feedback to ensure continuity of operations and COOP are followed.
- Monitors operations that affect the quality and food safety of products received, stored, and distributed, and coordinates the recall process with all participating departments.
- Oversees reviews, training, and updates of the HAACP program and ensures compliance related to food safety and ServSafe certifications.
- Serves as the point of contact for the AIB audit and oversees relevant team members in preparation for audit.
- Works with IT and Data to set and establish measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) denoting key distribution and geographical impact data.
- Responsible for managing the various steps of the ordering and distribution processes between multiple departments and partners.
- Responsible for leading the analysis of inventory levels and distribution data to ensure appropriate and impactful distribution of goods and materials following the concepts of FIFO (First In First Out).
- Proactively partners with Transportation leadership to ensure the scheduling and coordinating of the distribution of products.
- Analyzes trends in technology and assesses the impact of emerging technologies to create efficiencies in food distribution.
- Ensures accurate documentation of program procedures and best practices for internal use, as well as to enable sharing of successful models with other Food Banks and external stakeholders.
- Using quantifiable metrics and management expertise, performs departmental audits to determine cost benefit as well as demand and service capacity.
- Serves as a member of the leadership team and, as such, is responsible for providing leadership in decision-making and vision-building for the HFB community.
- Keeps informed regarding Feeding America, as well as county, state, and federal government contracts, disaster programs, etc., and assist with logistical aspects of HFB’s disaster relief plan.
- Compiles accurate distribution reports highlighting trends and offers strategic solutions to opportunities presented.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages one (2) or more functions by providing guidance and/or oversight to employees and/or contractors. Develops and maintains roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Practices performance management in support of employee development and perform administrative duties associated with being a people manager. Responsibilities include interviewing, planning, assigning, directing work, and resolving problems. Responsibilities also include sponsoring and participating in and/or supporting project teams sponsored by other management team members.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive management experience, preferably within a food distribution environment or equivalent
- 5+ years of prior management experience managing exempt-level employees
- Demonstrated leadership with strategic planning and budgeting
- Prior experience with ERP (ex. SAP, Oracle NetSuite)
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance
- Food safety and quality certification preferred (HACCP/Advanced HACCP, PCQI, ISO 9001 or 22000 Lead Auditor)
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the job holder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to influence others through outstanding interpersonal skills, collaboration, and negotiation skills
- Ability to be an action-oriented and results-driven leader, with a natural aptitude for engaging employees across multiple workgroups
- Ability to meet and work with diverse populations and the general public.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with direct reports, co-workers, and staff of other departments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and act on data and performance metrics
- Proficient in supply chain and logistics software, including TMS (Transportation Management Systems), WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), and inventory tracking software
- Ability to build and facilitate relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to handle complex topics comfortably and to interact effectively with all levels, both verbally and written
- The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously on a variable schedule based on project demand
COMPLIANCE:
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HFB policies. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), USDA, American Institute of Bakers (AIB), FDA, as well as grant and/or funding requirements or regulatory operating standards.
COMPETENCIES:
Cultivates Innovation / Instill Trust / Drives Engagement / Situational Adaptability / Balance Stakeholders / Strategic Agility / Strategic Mindset / Builds Networks / Builds Effective Teams / Financial Acumen / Drives Vision & Purpose / Demonstrates Self Awareness
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required daily to analyze and interpret data, sit and work on a computer for extended periods of time, communicate individually and to larger groups, and remain in a standing or stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and often access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee must regularly move about the office, around the facility, or distribution sites (i.e., partner locations or event centers) and use hands, wrists, and fingers to grip, type, and write. The employee must frequently lift/push/pull 15 pounds. The employee will need to have the average ability to hear horns and see peripheral warnings and alerts associated with a distribution center or warehouse. The employee must occasionally travel to other sites for business.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While the job is generally performed in an enclosed office environment, the employee is occasionally exposed to freezers, enclosed and/or tight spaces, wet and/or humid conditions, and areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals are present, strong food-related smells, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the office environment is typically quiet, but the employee will be occasionally exposed to loud noise levels (e.g., horns, fans).
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 20% of the time and on a domestic basis).
This is a Leadership role in a disaster relief organization and must be able to support a variety of shifts and all hours of operations at the Houston Food Bank facilities as necessary and may require flexibility occasionally (e.g., times of disaster, community events, company events).
*Is legally able to work in the United States.
Job Title: Senior Manager of Distribution
Location: Houston, TX
Posted May 9, 2025
The Sr. Manager of Distribution under the direction of the Director of Warehouse & Distribution is responsible for the oversight of the distribution and customer service functions that ensures Houston Food Bank’s distribution goals are met. This role uses analytic research and trend analysis to provide recommendations that drive tactical execution that leads to operational efficiency, effectiveness and cost management, as well as continuous improvement.
Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Championing a data-driven approach to improve warehouse operations, inventory management, and distribution through streamlined workflows, automation, improved efficiency, and reduced operational costs
- Ensures operations teams are following standardized processes and best practices for warehouse and distribution center operations to enhance efficiency and accuracy while ensuring environmental and associate safety
- Achievement of performance criteria for KPIs pertaining to distribution center operations efficiency and OPEX management, inventory management, delivery accuracy, and adherence to service-level agreements
- Provides coaching, mentorship, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities for direct and indirect reports
- Develops and drives a culture of “yes” through daily assessments and operational evaluation of opportunities to provide support and out-of-the-box thinking.
- Keeps current with industry trends, safety regulations, and new warehouse technologies and takes professional development courses to enhance training effectiveness.
- Ensures accurate documentation of program procedures and best practices for internal use and enables the sharing of successful models with other Food Banks and external stakeholders.
- Serves as a member of the leadership team and, as such, is responsible for providing leadership in decision-making and vision-building for the HFB community.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages two (2) or more functions by providing guidance and/or oversight to employees and/or contractors. Develops and maintains roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Practices performance management in support of employee development, and perform administrative duties associated with being a people manager. Responsibilities include interviewing, planning, assigning, directing work, and resolving problems. Responsibilities also include sponsoring and participating in and/or supporting project teams sponsored by other management team members.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a closely related field preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
- 3-5 years of prior management experience managing exempt-level employees
- Demonstrated leadership with strategic planning and budgeting
- 3 -5 years’ experience with food distribution
- Prior ERP system experience required (Oracle or NetSuite experience preferred)
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance (only)
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the job holder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Proficient in SharePoint, Google Sheets, and virtual meeting platforms (i.e., Zoom, Teams)
- Ability to influence others through outstanding interpersonal skills, collaboration, and negotiation skills
- Ability to advocate and manage change and to adjust to dynamic situations productively and proactively
- Ability to work with a diverse population
- Ability to think strategically, negotiate skillfully, digest complex details, and use sound judgment and initiative in making decisions
- Action-oriented and results-driven leader, with a natural aptitude for engaging employees across multiple workgroups
- Proficient in supply chain and logistics software, including TMS (Transportation Management Systems), WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), and inventory tracking software
- Must possess solid prioritization and time management skills
- Strong leadership, communication, and people development skills
- Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods, and procedures
COMPLIANCE:
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HFB policies. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), USDA, and FDA, as well as grant and/or other funding requirements.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)
COMPETENCIES:
Cultivates Innovation / Instill Trust / Drives Engagement / Situational Adaptability / Balance Stakeholders / Strategic Agility / Strategic Mindset / Builds Networks / Builds Effective Teams / Financial Acumen / Drives Vision & Purpose / Demonstrates Self Awareness
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required daily to analyze and interpret data, sit and work on a computer for extended periods of time, communicate individually and to larger groups, and remain in a standing or stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and often access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee must regularly move about the office, around the facility, or distribution sites (i.e., partner locations or event centers) and use hands, wrists, and fingers to grip, type, and write. The employee must frequently lift/push/pull 15 pounds. The employee will need to have the average ability to hear horns and see peripheral warnings and alerts associated with a distribution center or warehouse. The employee must occasionally travel to other sites for business
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While the job is generally performed in an enclosed office environment, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, strong food-related smells, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the office environment is typically quiet, but the employee will be occasionally exposed to loud noise levels (e.g., horns, fans).
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 20% of the time and on a domestic basis).
This is a Leadership role in a disaster relief organization and must be able to support a variety of shifts and all hours of operations at the Houston Food Bank facilities as necessary and may require flexibility occasionally (e.g., times of disaster, community events, company events).
This role supports hours of operations at the Houston Food Bank facilities, as necessary, and may require flexibility (e.g., times of disaster, community events, company events).
*Is legally able to work in the United States.
Salary Description
Starting Pay: $74,080 – $92,600
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted April 21, 2025
For more than 55 years, Nourishing Hope has connected people facing hunger with food. What started with a few individuals gathering to feed their neighbors has grown into an efficient, complex and innovative organization working to alleviate food insecurity. Nourishing Hope serves clients from every neighborhood throughout Chicago, from Rogers Park to Morgan Park.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Nourishing Hope’s reach has grown by more than 140 percent. Throughout this growth, Nourishing Hope has maintained an exceptional commitment to delivering essential programs, expanding reach into new communities, strengthening partnerships, and upholding a strong and respected position with leaders, government officials, donors and volunteers.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to achieve the organization’s mission of nourishing hope through food, mental health, and social services so that all of our neighbors can thrive.
The CEO will collaborate closely with the Board, staff, community partners, donors, elected officials, and other stakeholders to set priorities, drive impactful programs and expansion, evaluate programs, secure sustainable funding, and elevate the organization’s presence within the sector. This role involves guiding program development, optimizing resource allocation, and advocating for policies that address root causes of hunger.
Nourishing Hope seeks an executive who is a passionate, committed, authentic leader, who brings relevant professional experience in managing and leading an organization of similar complexity and scope and who is driven to provide healthy solutions to alleviate hunger and promote mental wellbeing among our community.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required; a graduate degree is desired. Current or prior experience in the field or lived experiences that would result in a key understanding of the cause is advantageous. Successful candidates may come from the non-profit, public or for-profit sectors.
The salary range for this position is between $250,000 – $275,000 and will be commensurate with experience. Nourishing Hope offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to 12 paid holidays, vacation, group health, vision and dental, as well as a 401k plan.
Nourishing Hope provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of actual or perceived race (and traits associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, work authorization status, age, religion, marital status, disability, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, order of protection status, genetic information, source of income, housing status, parental status or any other personal characteristic or category protected by federal, state, or local law.
To apply, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction to Kittleman & Associates, LLC athttps://apptrkr.com/6143801
For more information about Nourishing Hope, please visithttps://www.
Job Title: Food Supply Chain Specialist
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posted April, 23, 2025
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana is the state’s largest hunger relief organization and one of the leading food banks in the Feeding America Network. In additional to vital hunger relief programs in our 21-county service area, we also operate Fresh Connect Central, a regional produce cooperative for Feeding America, serve as a contract reclamation site for Kroger Central Division, and are a staging site for FEMA disaster response.
The Supply Chain Specialist is critical to the success of Fresh Connect Central, an established national food distributor housed inside Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, serving the greater food bank industry. The Supply Chain Specialist will support all activities related to sourcing, shipping, and servicing customer accounts. All responsibilities and duties will further Gleaners’ mission to be a leader in the fight against hunger.
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Company paid employee vision, long term disability, $50,000 life & AD&D
- Generous PTO, all federal holidays, 2 volunteer days and birthday Off
- On-site exercise facility
- Robust Wellness Program
- 403 Plan with Match
- Earn up to 10% incentive pay
Essential Functions of Supply Chain Specialist – Fresh Connect Central:
- Manage day-to-day logistics and admin requirements of a special project contract that involves coordinating deliveries of products to food banks across the entire state of IN.
- Provide customer service to external customers and vendors to clarify and/or communicate pertinent information related to Fresh Connect Central operations.
- Effectively communicate with entire Fresh Connect Central team regarding discrepancies or differences in fulfilling orders as requested by the customer.
- Manage, build, update, and allocate customer orders in Produce Pro software.
- Work with the inventory and quality control team regarding inventory issues, date checks, and poor quality product.
- Act as point person for scheduling inbound and outbound freight appointments with outside carriers from our warehouse.
- Assist with supply chain team’s administrative workload by placing and organizing PO’s, vouching invoices, updating market prices, creating repacks & warehouse transfers, manage BOL’s, and other related projects that arise.
- Support supply chain team by purchasing dairy within targeted price points to fulfill weekly demand from customers and achieve appropriate on-hand inventory.
- Compile and submit monthly reports for Feeding America and manage and resolve discrepancies as needed.
- Regularly peruse Fresh Connect Central ecommerce webpage to ensure items are posted accurately and that all functionality is working as advertised. Report any irregular findings to the appropriate team member.
- Tend to shipping and receiving issues with the warehouse team as needed.
- Assist other departments within Fresh Connect Central team when vacations or vacancies occur.
- Maintain positive and ethical working relationships with food banks, freight carriers, and Feeding America collaborators such as other regional cooperatives, member food banks, state association representatives, and national sourcing managers, while exemplifying Gleaners’ mission, vision, and values.
- Active participation in staff, departmental, board or board committee meetings as requested.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience of Supply Chain Specialist – Fresh Connect Central:
- 3-5 years of experience or a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in business admin, supply chain, agricultural science, or management/equivalent
- Prior experience with customer relationship management desired
- Knowledge of food banking industry desired
Other Relevant Skills and Abilities of Supply Chain Specialist – Fresh Connect Central:
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to read, write and understand instructions
- Strong attention to detail Problem solving – identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner; developing alternative solutions; working well in group problem solving situations.
- General knowledge of warehouse processes and warehouse systems, intermediate PC skills including Microsoft Office applications, Outlook and ERP/CRM
- Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with all staff members, agencies, volunteers, and donors.
- Ability to perform basic math functions, (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
- Ability to count accurately and maintain accurate records.
- Understands warehouse inventory.
- Be accountable and meet deadlines on a consistent basis. Ability to create, analyze and present reports
- Valid driver’s license/Clean driving record /Must be insurable by company vehicle insurance provider
Work Environment & Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that an individual must meet in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Gleaners will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Ability to push, pull, lift, move, and/or carry up to 25lbs at least 1% of the time.
- Ability to physically move within the office/warehouse
- Ability to sit, stand, speak clearly, see, feel, and have manual dexterity.
- Ability to drive
- Both an office and a warehouse environment, which can be noisy
- Some activity in refrigerated environment
- Work with others and independently
- Exposure to outdoors (i.e. all weather conditions)
- Moving vehicles and equipment
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- Ability to work well with others, including face-to-face and verbal contact
- Fast paced and deadline oriented
- Frequent use of computer
- Flexible schedule, nights and weekends as needed
Gleaners Food Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides equal opportunities for employment and advancement for all individuals, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, pregnancy, leave status, genetic information, veteran status, creed, citizenship status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, or any other status or category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Verona, VA
(This position is on-site and in-person. It is expected that the CEO will live in the area served by the Food Bank.)
Posted February 26, 2025