Operations Director

** Company:
** US0016 Sysco South Florida, Inc.
** Sales Territory:
** None
* * Zip Code:
** 33178
* * Travel Percentage:
** 0

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison.  Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors
** POSITION SUMMARY
** This is a senior leadership operations position responsible for overseeing and directing daily execution all aspects of Inbound and Outbound Warehouse;
Fleet Services;
Facilities Management (including building, grounds, power industrial equipment, sanitation, security), Transportation (including routing, delivery, and backhaul);
Operations Systems and related third party providers.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to, achieving performance key metrics; expense and revenue management; strategic execution of local and corporate initiatives; compliance with government regulations; safety and security of the building, its contents and people.  Responsible for building and developing the operations management team along with ensuring a culture of engagement, problem solving and continuous improvement.

The expressed purpose of this role is to prepare the incumbent for future Vice President of Operations opportunities.
**** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
***** The Director of Operations is responsible for assisting the Vice President of Operations in shaping company strategy, culture and direction.
* Sets strategic direction in alignment with Corporate strategy for all aspects of operations.
* Responsible for the wholesome, accurate, efficient, fiscally responsible daily work and safety of Inbound and Outbound Warehouse, Transportation (Delivery), Fleet Services, Facilities, Beverage Services departments and associates.
* Supports the VPO in the development of the annual Profit Plan with direct input from management team.  Oversees budget management including labor, benefits, supplies, company assets, capital investments, depreciation, maintenance and repair, and third party contracts.  Evaluates fiscal metrics and adjusts activities to meet or exceed performance expectations. Coordinates with other departments as necessary to ensure upgrades and repairs are completed efficiently and effectively.
* Performs management functions of staff selection, compensation, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
* Strategically adjusts departments’ activities, policies and practices to meet or exceed key performance metrics and customer satisfaction goals.  Actively supports other departments in the achievement of their goals.
* Coordinates with the Corporate facilities team to analyzes growth of the site against facility size to maintain proper storage, receiving, and shipping capabilities for present and future business.
* Champion efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of changes as they pertain to areas of responsibility and total company.  Identifies problems and proposes solutions to other members of senior management.
* Monitors audits ensuring all required inspections and documentation are completed accurately (including, but not limited to, food safety documentation, DOT records, EPSM, PSM, etc.) and retained to ensure a minimum potential for loss.
* Enforces policies and procedures to drive compliance with all Insurance Pooling requirements; with local, state, federal and provincial regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, DOT, FDA, USDA, DOL, CVOR (Canada), etc.); with licensing and log book requirements and with food safety policies, protocols and requirements.
* Monitors the condition and maintenance of the warehouse, fleet services, equipment, software, ammonia refrigeration system, HVAC systems, fire protection, and office by ensuring that all are kept consistent with the safety, security, sanitation and appearance standards set by Sysco in an effort to reduce or eliminate operations related injuries or accidents, damage/loss of product or equipment, and unnecessary costs.  Ensures contingency systems/practices/protocols…