Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Location

Oakland, CA 94607

Date Posted November 11, 2026

Job ID 16025

Employment Type Contract To Hire

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Food Hub Operations Manager on behalf of a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening equitable food access, supporting local agriculture, and improving community food distribution. This is a temporary-to-hire opportunity based onsite in Oakland, California.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Food Hub Operations Manager will oversee daily warehouse operations, fresh produce distribution, procurement, and logistics while supporting a mission-driven organization focused on strengthening local food systems. This hands-on leadership role will focus on improving operational efficiencies, developing supply chain systems, and leading a collaborative team. The ideal candidate brings strong food distribution and warehouse management experience, excellent relationship-building skills, and a passion for creating meaningful community impact.

PERKS:

Competitive Compensation: $75,000–$85,000 annualized salary range.

Mission-Driven Impact: Support equitable food access, sustainable agriculture, and stronger local communities.

Leadership Opportunity: Lead warehouse operations, mentor employees, and implement meaningful operational improvements.

Professional Growth: Play a key role in expanding food distribution programs and strengthening supply chain infrastructure.

Long-Term Potential: Temporary-to-hire opportunity with the possibility of permanent employment and benefits based on eligibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily food distribution operations, including fresh produce procurement, warehouse activities, packing, inventory coordination, and delivery logistics.

• Develop and optimize supply chain processes, standard operating procedures, ERP ordering workflows, and distribution systems to improve operational efficiency.

• Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse and operations staff, establishing clear performance expectations, accountability measures, and training initiatives.

• Build and maintain relationships with farmers, suppliers, vendors, institutional clients, and community partners to support procurement and distribution activities.

• Manage operational budgets, review vendor contracts and invoices, develop cost models, monitor performance metrics, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, quality requirements, operating licenses, and warehouse facility procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on experience in food or agricultural logistics, supply chain management, and distribution operations, preferably involving fresh produce.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise frontline or warehouse employees, coordinate daily workflows, and develop high-performing teams.

• Experience with ERP systems, including implementing or optimizing ordering workflows, along with proficiency in Google Workspace, e-commerce platforms, and databases.

• Strong analytical skills with experience in budgeting, operational cost modeling, performance reporting, and process improvement.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships and support a mission-driven organization.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• This temporary-to-hire opportunity offers an annualized compensation range of $75,000–$85,000, based on a full-time schedule and prorated according to actual hours worked.

• The position is 100% onsite in Oakland, California, with early morning and daytime shifts. Final weekly hours and schedule are subject to confirmation.

• Benefits during the temporary assignment are subject to applicable staffing agency eligibility requirements. Additional benefits may be available upon conversion to permanent employment.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

• Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

• We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity

• Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

• For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

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