General Manager (Distribution Center) - Commerce, CA at Conexus Food Solutions

Site Address

6021 S Malt Ave, Commerce, CA 90040

Who We Are

Established in 1986, N.A. Trading Company has steadily grown to become one of the premier Asian food importers/distributors in the Los Angeles area.

N.A. Trading Company imports products mainly from Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China. With over a thousand different kinds of food and merchandise items under well-known labels such as FOCO, Chaokoh, Aroy-D, Pantainorasingh, and our very own Three Deer Brand. Our most popular items include jasmine rice, canned coconut juice, coconut milk, instant noodles, mung bean, Thai tea drinks, and frozen durian.

What You'll Do
As the General Manager for our Los Angeles facility, you will be responsible for the safety and quality behaviors within the warehouse. You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of the goods to warehouses or restaurants around the country while monitoring the salaried and hourly employees within the site.

• Oversight of Daily Operations

  Manage warehouse operations, communicate with supply chain teams, maintain facilities and equipment, enforce safety and housekeeping protocols, and optimize logistics processes for efficient product movement and customer satisfaction.

  
  

• Department Management

  Develop and enforce policies to ensure efficient, effective, and safe distribution center operations. Implement food safety and quality assurance procedures, provide guidance to mitigate risks, and enforce tier compliance for safety and quality events. Analyze operational data and trends, manage change, develop productivity tools, and serve as a process auditor.

  
  

• Financial Management

  Manage warehouse budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement strategies to reduce expenses. Own the full value stream, from receiving to shipping.

  
  

• Leadership & Talent Development

  Ensure compliance with health, safety, labor, and environmental regulations. Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies, perform coaching and disciplinary actions, audit training, and coach and mentor staff. Gather stakeholder input and provide feedback loops.

  
  

• Supply Chain & Sales/Territory Planning

  Understand business operations, customer needs, and the products in the warehouse. Support inventory planning, coordinate dispatch and drivers, monitor route capacity and opportunities for growth. Forecast costs, demand, and supply to assist in pricing strategy and promotions.

  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality assurance regulations, as well as inventory planning and supply chain management principles.
• Experience in financial management, including budgeting and implementing cost-saving strategies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$130,000 - $160,000 per year