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Manager (AGM) - SLR Food Distribution Inc. - Westbury

Management

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Job Summary
The General Manager / Assistant General Manager provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial management for our food distribution facility. This role is directly responsible for ensuring peak supply chain efficiency, strict cold chain integrity, regulatory compliance, and a safety-first warehouse culture. You will manage everyday operations—spanning inbound inventory, fleet logistics, vendor relations, and P&L accountability—while mentoring a high-performing operations team to achieve company growth targets.


Core Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Fleet Logistics

  • Direct all day-to-day warehouse operations, including inbound receiving, quality control, inventory management, picking, and staging.
  • Oversee outbound fleet logistics, ensuring optimal route design, Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, and on-time delivery metrics.
  • Maintain a continuous improvement culture to maximize warehouse space and reduce cycle times.

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

  • Enforce absolute compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, and local Department of Health regulations.
  • Guarantee the strict execution of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all external facility audits and government inspections.

Financial & Vendor Management

  • Hold full P&L accountability, actively managing operational budgets, capital expenditures, labor costs, and shrinkage rates.
  • Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify cost-saving initiatives and revenue leakages.
  • Negotiate strategic service contracts with third-party freight carriers, equipment maintenance vendors, and product suppliers.

Team Development & Culture

  • Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate warehouse supervisors, drivers, customer service representatives, and sales staff.
  • Cultivate a transparent, accountable, and rewarding work environment focused on high employee retention and safety.
  • Oversee labor scheduling and workplace performance metrics to keep operations nimble and properly staffed across all shifts.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree or above (MBA preferred) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a high-volume distribution or warehousing facility (food or beverage industry required).
  • Logistics Acumen: Deep understanding of First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory rotation, food traceability protocols, and shelf-life tracking.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Direct experience managing mixed private fleets and contract carriers.
  • Bilingual proficiency (English/Chinese) is a must
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  • Experience
    Not required
  • Languages
    Chinese – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Monday - Saturday

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Storage • 11-50 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since August, 2026

Founded in 2008 in Hicksville, New York, our company is a premier national importer and distributor of authentic Asian food products. We proudly bridge the gap between global heritage and local shelves.

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