General Manager

About the Company

The Common Market is a nonprofit social enterprise working to build a more resilient and equitable food system. Through a network of regional chapters, we connect family farmers to the institutions that need their food most, including schools, hospitals, universities, and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Own overall performance of the Philadelphia facility, including safety, service levels, productivity, and cost control
• Oversee warehouse activities including receiving, picking, packing, staging, and shipping
• Manage fleet operations for an 8-truck fleet, including maintenance and DOT compliance
• Serve as site lead for the SQF Food Safety program, ensuring compliance with HACCP and FSMA
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, warehouse associates, and drivers
• Manage labor and operating costs in alignment with budget targets
• Track KPIs such as productivity, accuracy, safety, and service levels

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 7–12+ years of experience in operations, logistics, or distribution environments
• 3–5+ years managing frontline or supervisory teams
• Experience in food handling environments
• Experience managing a trucking fleet and drivers
• Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, or FSMA
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with refrigerated trucking