Whole Foods Market · 6 hours ago
Distribution Center Quality Control Assistant Manager
Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery store chain known for its high-quality food products. The Quality Control Assistant Manager will oversee the QC team, ensuring that only the highest quality produce is delivered and maintaining quality standards throughout the distribution process.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageGroceryOrganic FoodRetail
Responsibilities
Mentor and supervise QC team members
Ensure QC team is following through with all daily tasks and responsibilities
Visit stores to see quality at store level and build relationships with PTL’s and buyers
Ensure accurate quality and condition descriptions and percentages on problem arrivals are being reported to shippers and WFP
Train new QC team members, and make sure they acquire all the skills and have all the tools to become successful QC team members
Ensure loads are being accurately received and proper receiving protocol is being followed to maintain proper rotation and thorough documentation
Assist and oversee the inspection of all inbound product at receiving for quality issues, help to ensure that product ordered is product delivered
Assist and oversee the communication with national commodity buyers and the order management team to resolve problem arrivals including: Reporting quality issues. Monitoring protection, tracking and reporting losses
Work and strengthen relationships with produce leadership at store level to maintain quality standards and remove poor quality product form the distribution chain
Assist and oversee product in coolers on a regular schedule and use reporting tools to identify aged, dated and poor-quality products in warehouse
Assist in maintaining current vendor OG and HACCP certification files
Come up with creative and innovative ideas and solutions to take our QC program to the next level
Qualification
Required
Ability to mentor and supervise others successfully
Produce receiving, wholesale or retail experience
An eye for quality and a commitment to achieving excellence
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – both written and verbal
Comfort with computers and inventory/ordering systems
Ability to work a flexible schedule (this location operates nearly 24/7 365 days per year)
Proven ability to be a team player with a strong work ethic and the ability to lead by example
A passion for produce
The ability to stand for majority of an 8-hour workday in a cold, wet environment
Able to lift 40+ pounds above your head frequently
Able to lift loads of up 50 pounds unassisted
Occasionally may lift loads of 70 pounds
Internal candidates must be TMs in good standing with the recommendation from your current TL
Preferred
Prior Whole Foods experience preferred
Experience with Orderlink, PeopleSoft and EXE a plus
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan benefits
Eligibility for a store discount
Paid time off
Access to other benefit programs
Company
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market is a supermarket chain owned by Amazon that exclusively sells natural and organic products. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-06-16Acquired
1992-01-23IPO
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