General Manager

Context:

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.

As our national network continues to grow, our ability to deliver on this mission depends on strong, reliable, and values-aligned operations. From warehouse teams and drivers to customer support and sales, our operational performance is critical to ensuring consistent, high-quality service.

To support the continued growth and performance of our Philadelphia market, The Common Market is seeking a General Manager to lead site operations, develop frontline teams, and ensure excellence across warehouse, trucking, and food safety systems. This role will play a critical part in ensuring we consistently deliver on our commitments to customers, farmers, and communities.

Role Description:

The General Manager is responsible for leading and owning the day-to-day and long-term performance of The Common Market’s Philadelphia distribution facility, with oversight of warehouse operations, trucking, food safety, and frontline team leadership.

This role sits at the intersection of operations, people, and performance. The General Manager ensures that systems are executed with consistency and discipline, while also buildi