Vice President, Regional Operations - SYGMA - US

Company:  

US3270 Sygma Kansas City (The Sygma Network, Inc)

Zip Code:

43017

Minimum Level of Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Years of Experience:

10 Years

Employment Type:

Full Time

Travel Percentage:  

Compensation Range:

$153,100.00 - $255,200.00

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.  Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.  

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

JOB SUMMARY
The regional operations director is responsible for the oversight of warehouse operations, including but not limited to include inventory control, cycle counting, order processing, warehouse activities, transportation, maintenance and security for assigned geographic distribution centers (DC). General areas of responsibility include monitoring and attainment of performance metrics, logistics planning and output, warehouse layout and utilization, personnel development and leadership, communications and information flow to management teams and associates, facility safety, security and maintenance, transportation and budget management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continuously monitor warehouse operations’ performance metrics and adjust activities to meet or exceed performance expectations and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate as necessary with other departments (i.e., sales, customer service, operations, purchasing, and corporate) to ensure distribution operations are completed efficiently and effectively and customer issues are resolved expediently.
• Direct, coordinate and monitor the daily activities and performance of the regional operations team to assure compliance of standard company policies, procedures, quality, and safety.
• Coach and develop the team in balancing the delivery of high productivity, quality and customer service.
• Maintain a positive and safe work environment.
• Oversee employee relations and participate in staff selection, performance and compensation evaluations, corrective action and terminations, as necessary.
• Establish performance goals, monitor progress and provide feedback as necessary.
• Manage employee performance through motivation, delegation, development, mentoring and resolving conflict.
• Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and following company policy.
• Provide and/or coordinate training as needed.
• Conduct regular department meetings to foster employee engagement, communicate any changes to company policies and procedures, address employee concerns, foster idea-sharing and suggestions for improvement.
• Participate in the preparation of annual operating budgets for all functional areas of distribution center (DC).
• Monitor budget, including labor, supplies, company assets, maintenance and repair, and third party contracts.
• Regularly review profit and losses (P&L), operations summaries and reports and performance metrics with management teams and solicit recommendations for improvements of service and efficiencies.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with third-party vendors to ensure communication and efficient operations.
• Prepare bids and capital requests as required.
• Ensure each distribution center complies with local, regional and federal laws and required documentation.
• Continually monitor the condition and maintenance of each warehouse, including equipment, ensuring that all are kept consistent within the safety, security, and appearance standards set by Sysco to reduce or eliminate operations related injuries or accidents, damage/loss of product or equipment, and unnecessary costs.
• Proactively manage safety; immediately respond to any concerns and conduct proper follow up to ensure the issue was addressed.
• Participate in and coordinate efforts with the safety committee to maintain a safe work environment.
• Ensure all associates have trained accordingly.
• Other special projects as directed by management, including warehouse selection and coordination of any related move.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics management, supply chain or business administration preferred or equivalent education and experience.

Experience

• 10 years’ experience with multiple facility operations, including supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of import/export receiving and shipping, and inventory control processes, procedures and practices.

Professional Skills

• Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, environmental regulations/legislation and governing bodies, and OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and professional interactive skills are necessary to perform at a high degree of proficiency.
• Ability to effectively prepare and present reports and information and respond to questions from suppliers, customers, management and inter-department staff.
• Capable of working with internal staff from other departments proactively and constructively.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to mentor and develop individuals and teams.
• Able to engage and lead team discussions and meetings.
• Understands team dynamics and works well within a team structure.
• Collaborative management style and a strategic team player.
• Superb organizational and project management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple initiatives/deadlines autonomously and shift priorities as necessary.
• Can manage large, complex projects. Uses time effectively and able to work independently.
• Budgeting and ability to interrupt profit and losses (P&L).
• Build working relationships with internal business partners, vendors, and customers.
• Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed.
• Identifies and resolves problems promptly.
• Expertise in gathering and analyzing information skillfully, along with develops alternative solutions.
• Displays willingness to make sound decisions.
• Tactfully approaches others.
• Attention to details and accuracy.
• Understand and execute all relevant policies and procedures in a consistent, timely and objective manner.
• Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, and Outlook).
• Experience with HighJump/PeopleSoft, Voice Recognition and RF devices preferred.

Physical Demand
The physical and mental conditions in which the work is performed. The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, other office and warehouse equipment and telephone to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and lift up to 50 pounds and/or move up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• During a regular workday, the employee must be able to stand and walk 50% of the time.

Work Environment

The environmental conditions in which the work is performed. The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Primarily work in a warehouse environment and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold or elevated ambient temperature, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate and the environment fast-paced.
• Travel is regularly required to visit other distribution centers and office locations, customer meetings, company events, staff meetings, training sessions, and/or industry or vendor trade shows.
• May be required to utilize personal vehicles for business travel that may result in long periods of sitting.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and provide proof of current automobile insurance coverage as set forth by Sysco.
• This position may require evening, weekend or other shift work depending on business needs.

This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions.

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Salary : $153,100 - $255,200