Logistics & Facilities Manager

at  Fresh City Farms Inc

ABOUT FRESH CITY:

Fresh City is an award-winning urban farm and omni-channel retailer. Founder-led, we’re on a mission to help people better the world through their food choices. More than one decade after we first began, our belief in that is even stronger. Every day, we deliver organic produce, chef-inspired and made from scratch prepared foods, bespoke meats and more to thousands of Greater Toronto Area families.
In 2022, subscription-based organic produce and grocery delivery company Mama Earth Organics was added to the Fresh City family, bringing farmers, makers and eaters together to deliver a food experience that respects our bodies, our planet, and our shared tomorrow.
Location: 19 Waterman Ave

CERTIFICATION/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid G class Ontario driver’s license.
• Certification or enrollment in facilities and/or logistics management is an asset.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 50lbs.

LOGISTICS TASKS:

• Routing as needed.
• Managing drivers, such as scheduling, deployment, feedback & discipline, monitoring tasks in between and after, such as returned materials, cleaning, etc.,
• Supporting and motoring drivers on the road, between deliveries, and after, such as route progress, returned materials, cleaning, truck condition, etc.
• Assisting with daily logistics tasks such as hiring, training, scheduling, approving hours, ensuring drivers have supplies, coordinating farm runs & pickups, maintaining vehicles, paying parking tickets, coordinating insurance and claims, and occasionally assisting with deliveries.
• Develop & implement delivery SOPs.
• Monitoring and reporting on key metrics: hourly delivery labour, delivery costs, delivery complaints, and facilities costs.
• Plan and execute fleet development and replacement.
• Working closely with customer service and packing.
• Support third-party deliveries.

FACILITIES TASKS:

• Maintain essential systems including but not limited to HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, lighting in warehouse.
• Monitor and troubleshoot the efficiency of all building systems.
• Ensure all utility systems are inspected and in accordance with regulations.
• Assist with interior and exterior maintenance at our locations.
• Proactively planning and executing repair and maintenance tasks, warehouse facilities and space allocation, and equipment moves.
• Develop & implement Preventative Maintenance plans and SOPs.
• Participate in safety programs, including Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings as scheduled.
• Oversee third-party workers as necessary and keep an open line of communication back to the facilities manager to troubleshoot issues.
• Oversee and support tenants as required.
• Other duties as required.