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Feeding America

Director of Operations

Feeding America, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, us, 27906


As a key leadership team member, the Director of Operations is an active participant in making decisions on the Executive Leadership team. The Food Bank is dedicated to building community awareness and creating an efficient food distribution network to eliminate hunger in 15 counties.The Director of Operations is responsible for oversight of the warehouse operations, fleet operation, and volunteer engagement at the main warehouse. They shall ensure compliance receiving and distributing goods with Feeding America contract and federal, state, and local regulations for documentation and training in food safety and Civil Rights.The position is classified as Exempt and has supervisory responsibility.The Director of Operations must be able to speak in public effectively. Must have the ability to analyze demographics and other information, interpret and develop reports and PowerPoint presentations for the public, donors, and board.End date: October 31, 2024Opportunity type: JobCategory: Executive Director / CEO / Other C-Level ExecutivesJob Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Ensure customer satisfaction and donor development for all product donors.Ensure efficient transport of inbound and outbound product through a combination of Food Bank and commercial carrier vehicles and drivers.Oversee proper maintenance of the warehouse facility ensuring compliance with external regulatory bodies, ensuring employee safety and food safety are priorities.Manage product recovery function to guarantee maximum product into area, compliance of recovered goods with external regulatory bodies, and good work environment for employed and volunteer staff in recovery.Determine safety, equipment and other training needs of Transportation and Warehouse staff.Develop, coordinate, and schedule training to maintain compliance with applicable health and safety standards.Establish and maintain accurate and timely shipping and receiving systems up to and including posting to inventory software, which is adequate to modern warehousing standards.Ensure that Warehouse Team is maintaining inventory control, including rotation of product, receiving and distribution completed daily, proper tagging, and monthly inventories.Purchase food for warehouse distribution operations.Ensure training to promote effective and efficient delivery of services.Ensure all safety and sanitation rules are followed in compliance with Feeding America, AIB and Food Bank of the Albemarle operating guidelines, regulations, and policies.Qualifications

Experience working in a fast-paced production environment with 3 – 5 years’ supervisory experience.Strong leadership skills to include delegation, strategic management, managing conflict, motivational skills, coaching, counseling mentoring and other personnel management soft skills.Demonstrate proven success in designing, planning, executing, and evaluating operational KPI’s.Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.Must be able to operate in a Windows XP office environment with working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.Must be able to prioritize workflow while motivating and leading staff.Prior experience with food banking logistics and operations is preferred.Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license.All employees must adhere to Food Bank of the Albemarle’s Drug and Alcohol Policy.Applicant must possess the ability to work independently, as a member of management, and as a team member.Applicant must be willing to authorize a North Carolina Criminal Record Check.Leave

Full-time employees will accrue vacation and sick leave in accordance with FBA’s personnel policies.Health Insurance

FBA has a group plan and full-time employees are covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC. FBA covers 98% of the premium cost for health, dental insurance, AD&D, and life insurance. Insurance will be effective on the 91st day of employment. Dependent care under these insurance plans is also available with the employee paying the full cost through payroll deduction.Retirement

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in a Simple IRA plan to which FBA offers a matching contribution up to 3%.How to Apply

Send email requesting the FBA Employment Application form to Human Resources at fbalbemarlejobs@gmail.com or visit

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to download a copy of the application.Complete the application, ensuring all required fields are filled in.Email COMPLETED APPLICATION AND RESUME to Human Resources at fbalbemarlejobs@gmail.com. Please put the Position Title you are applying for in the subject line. We accept applications and conduct interviews based on the performance requirements for each position as it becomes available. Applications that do not indicate which position is being applied for will not be considered.Do not send inquiries, call, or attempt to deliver resumes to Food Bank of the Albemarle, FBA Board Members, or FBA staff.Additional inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at fbalbemarlejobs@gmail.com.About the Organization

Based in Elizabeth City, NC, Food Bank of the Albemarle works with over 100 hunger relief partners operating 145 programs to serve men, women, and children experiencing food insecurity in the 15 counties of the northeastern North Carolina region. Our vision is that one day, our communities will be hunger-free through direct assistance, support, services, advocacy, and education.

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