What are the responsibilities and job description for the GENERAL MANAGER position at Quality Custom Distribution?
We are looking for a strong General Manager for our QCD Denver distribution center located in Aurora, Colorado.
This person will oversee all warehousing, transportation and administration activities. We are looking for a strong leader in who takes pride in developing their people, and one who is a good strategic thinker with strong values.
We have about approximately 120-130 associates.
Established in 2006 as a division of Golden State Foods, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD) provides custom distribution services to iconic customers throughout the United States. With approximately 3,000 associates, QCD is headquartered in Frisco, Texas, is values-based and provides over 17,000 deliveries a week from 25 Distribution Centers strategically located throughout the country. At QCD, it's all about our people. Our teams are creative, passionate and care about innovatively supporting our customers and developing our teams. Whatever you area of expertise, you can be part of a team that's proud of it's history and excited for our growth-filled future.
Job Summary :
The General Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the ordering, warehouse, and distribution activities of a distribution center, with direct support from Regional General Manager, to ensure Customers stores obtain required products in a timely manner and in accordance with high standards of customer satisfaction. This location supports an iconic branding serving several hundred QSR's.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Communicates and coordinates with customers regarding service levels, costs, and other needs to ensure high quality customer service and to enhance GSFs reputation. (20%)
- Manages assigned staff, including recruiting and selecting employees, assigning work, providing training and development, evaluating performance, and building a motivated, effective team to ensure that organizational goals for diversity, career development, productivity, performance management and employee involvement are met. (20%)
- Plans, directs, and organizes all phases of product distribution to ensure adequate, timely, and accurate delivery of quality products to Customers stores. (15%)
- Directs various financial activities, including budget preparation, business plans, quarterly financial and operations presentations, annual re-costing meetings, equipment lease negotiations, and major capital purchases, interacting with customers and management to meet or exceed established performance and profitability objectives. (15%)
- Develops and implements distribution center policies and procedures (human resources, administrative, safety, regulatory compliance, etc.) to ensure consistency with company-wide policies and to meet established objectives for customer service, safety, and performance. (10%)
- Directs and coordinates through subordinate management the allocation of facilities, equipment, and staff to optimize the use of company resources and to meet or exceed established performance, profitability, and safety standards and objectives. (10%)
- Reviews and analyzes inventory practices and procedures and surplus stock to develop improved inventory control methods. (5%)
- Directs and implements policies and procedures to ensure better-than-industry average safety. (5%)
- Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.
LEADERSHIP / MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Manage, through subordinate managers, approximately employees. Decisions have a significant financial and strategic impact. Manage critical, highly sensitive external relationships
PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education and experience equivalent to :
Education / Certification :
Bachelors degree in business administration or related field from an accredited college or university
Supply chain and logistics management education a plus.
Experience :
10 or more years of relevant work experience in product distribution center management with experience in all facets of the operations,
Food service experience preferred
Strong customer relationship experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of (B / basic; J / journey; E / expert) :
Skill and ability to :
Compensation and Benefits :
At GSF, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following :
Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave (in compliance with state and local regulations), vacation, sick, holiday, jury duty, and bereavement.
Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D), Retirement Plan.
Associate Development via Education Reimbursement and / or Scholarships, virtual courses, or classroom development experiences.
Compensation package includes base salary, bonus, auto allowance and other benefits.
Location, confirmed job-related skills, education, experience, and relevant training will be considered in setting the actual starting base salary
