Vice President Operations
US Foods Inc. - Little Rock, AR
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Each
item should account for 10% or more)
1. 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).
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Union facilities only: Uphold terms of collective bargaining agreements.
Education/Training: 4-year degree preferred (or High School Diploma (or GED) and equivalent
experience)
Related
Experience: 10 years operations experience, various job functions in distribution
management, minimum of 5 years of management experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: D.O.T. regulations, Labor Relations, Selecting/interviewing/recruiting,
Customer Service, budgeting and cost control, knowledge of OSHA, HAACP and
other regulations, PC skills
Posted: 30+ days ago
