Commissary Project Manager

At Challenge Unlimited, Inc. it is our mission to provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them to live, work, and participate in the community. As a leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities our goal is to empower individuals of all abilities to reach their full potential.

Reporting to the Director (or Assistant Director) of Operations, the Project Manager (Commissary) is responsible for overseeing work-related opportunities for people who have different abilities to work with integrated teams and receive work support and development as needed—achieving the highest level of independence possible.

Manages employees and clients in the performance of shelf stocking and janitorial duties at the assigned site. Crucial point of contact with contract management. Provides training, support, and on‑going feedback to all workers on job duties, proper procedures, and areas for improvement, with a special focus on safety and company culture. Supervising duties include hiring, scheduling, training, evaluating, disciplining, processing changes and timekeeping for workers.

Monitors the budget, controls labor and supply expenses and inventory, and ensures quality and customer satisfaction.

Shift: Full-Time

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: Night hours + flexible to jobs demands

Pay: $56,000 annually + Benefits!

Location: Scott Air Force Base, Mascoutah Illinois

Travel: up to 10%

Work with the Director of Operations to generate ideas and approaches that maximizes growth and efficiency opportunities. Communicate a vision for how the site supports and furthers the Company's mission, aligning systems, culture and structure to ensure consistency and meet contract needs.

Make and project estimates on revenue and expenses for future months and fiscal year. Order chemicals and other supplies necessary to meet the contract requirements and maintain proper inventory levels--ensuring the site is properly stocked. Schedule workers to perform contract requirements and forecast staffing needs by tracking trends in contract needs and changes. Manage special project scheduling requirements. Review and propose budget updates.

Lead and oversee assigned contract. Ensure work is performed in accordance with contract’s statement of work and in compliance with Company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, customer requirements, and quality and safety standards. Monitor labor, supply and equipment expenses and take appropriate action to meet budgets. Provide operational and expense data for contract negotiations. Monitor operational metrics to measure personnel and productivity for lines of business using industry benchmarks and contract requirement standards to baseline expectations.

Complete contractual paperwork. Maintain Ability One ratio. Provide a safe environment for all workers and customers. Ensure SDS (Safety Data Sheets) book is organized and current. Follow and enforce OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations. Complete incident and/or accident reports in accordance with Company policies. Take preventative and corrective action as needed. Conduct safety training, inspections, and ensure workers utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

Develop professional working partnerships with current and potential key contracting representatives, subcontractors, vendors, and site occupants. Develop and establish appropriate communication methods, using routine and periodic meetings, proactive preparation and reporting and prompt response and resolution of customer complaints. Monitor the results of various QC efforts and ensure all QC audits and…