Vice President Operations

US Foods Inc. - Albuquerque, NM

Site leadership: Given that the VP Operations is now the most senior position in market DCs, they have responsibility for overall site management for standalone locations (at Area hub, more supply chain focused responsibilities). Hard line reporting to RVP Operations and dotted line reporting into Area President shared with multiple other facilities (1-3 DCs per Area).
 

Planning and Directing: Establish long-term operations objectives that are aligned with business goals.  Develop and execute strategic plan for the operations department.  Integrate the separate activities of shipping, receiving, transportation, purchasing and sales by discussing with each function accountabilities and interdependence in achieving company goals.  Participate in the establishment of overall Distribution Center business goals.

 

Profitable Operations: Plan, organize, direct, and control the course of operations by integrating and coordinating operations functions and processes with business goals.  Maintain profitable operations by controlling inventory, losses, accidents and safety, etc.  Seek synergies and best practices to develop and implement new methods to improve productivity or improve customer service.

 

Safety and Compliance: Guide operations management in compliance with government and other regulatory agency guidelines and laws and Company programs.  Implement programs to ensure overall safety, security, maintenance and ergonomics for the operations functions.

 

Personnel and Company Policy:  Delegate responsibility to managers to accomplish productivity goals.  Enforce Distribution Center/company policies on safety and employee discipline by following guidelines, communicate changes to the workforce and oversee work and performance of day warehouse associates.  Create performance improvement plans, administer discipline, and identify training opportunities when appropriate.

 

Networking:  Participate in the Operations knowledge center, industry organizations, and other networking opportunities to bring in know how and share best practices with other interested parties.

 

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***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

Education/Training:

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • College degree strongly preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement training strongly preferred

Related Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years' management experience required
  • Minimum of 10 years' Operations/Warehouse/Supply Chain/Manufacturing/Distribution experience strongly preferred
  • Foodservice distribution experience strongly preferred
  • Various job functions in distribution management

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Knowledge of OSHA, HAACP and D.O.T. regulations
  • Lean Six Sigma/Process Improvement tools
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate others and achieve results
  • Labor Relations
  • Selecting/Interviewing/Recruiting
  • Customer Service
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • PC skills

Posted: 30+ days ago

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