Vice President Operations

Job Description:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose:

Responsible for the senior operations leadership, fiscal planning and resource allocation for inbound and outbound warehouse operations, fleet services, facilities management (building, property, maintenance, security, sanitation),

transportation (routing, delivery, logistics and backhaul management), and equipment maintenance.

This leader is a member of the senior leadership team, reporting to the President, and is responsible for management and direction of the Operations Department staff, achieving performance metrics, expense and

revenue management, and compliance with established safety standards and government regulations.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Coach, lead, support and inspire the operations leadership team and front-line associates.
• Analyzes facility size, storage, shipping and receiving capabilities, then plans proactively directs the business in order to facilitate future growth.
• Leads compliance efforts with regard to requirements of local, state, federal and other regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, DOT, FDA, USDA, DOL, etc).
• Leads and directs maintenance activities of the warehouse, fleet services, equipment, ammonia refrigeration system, HVAC systems, fire protection, and office, in an effort to reduce or eliminate injuries or accidents, damage/loss of product or equipment, and unnecessary added costs.
• Develops and directs contingency protocols to avoid business disruption in emergency situations.
• Partners collaboratively with Sales, Marketing and Procurement to resolve any customer or delivery issues. Visits customers on-site to address issues and/or address service challenges.
• Continuously improves operational strategies and processes based upon knowledge of the food distribution industry
• Owns the budget development process, to include management and reporting of labor costs, materials, goods and services, capital investments, depreciation, maintenance and repair, and third party contracts.
• Leads and directs all aspects of operational performance, adjusting activities to meet or exceed financial targets.
• Collaborates with Procurement and directs the physical inventory processes, and associated dollar values, to achieve optimum cash flow and customer service levels.
• Actively supports other departments in the achievement of their financial and service goals.
• Provides expertise and assistance in the solicitation of new or prospective business by participating in meetings and other activities to help build customer relations.
• Champion Safety always with the Team. Ensures a safe work environment for all associates both internal and external. Responsible to ensure that all Food Safety protocols and procedures are being adhered to. Works closely with the Safety team to resolve any unsafe work behaviors.
• Collaborates with Human Resources on employee relations issues and partners to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualification:

Bachelor’s Degree

10 years