VP of Operations

Overview

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• Directs and oversees the overall operations and site management of the Distribution Centers (DCs).
• Negotiates and administers collective bargaining agreements.
• Implements and ensures that procedures are followed to provide a safe, efficient, service-oriented, and profitable department.
• Site leadership:
  As VP Operations is the most senior position in market DCs, has responsibility for overall site management for standalone locations, including Area hubs and more supply chain focused responsibilities. Hard line reporting to RVP Operations and dotted line reporting to Area President shared with multiple other facilities (1–3 DCs per Area).
• Planning and Directing:
  Establish long-term operations objectives aligned with business goals; develop and execute strategic plans for the operations department; integrate shipping, receiving, transportation, purchasing and sales activities to achieve company goals; participate in establishing overall DC business goals.
• Profitable Operations:
  Plan, organize, direct, and control operations by integrating and coordinating functions with business goals; maintain profitable operations by controlling inventory, losses, accidents, safety, etc.; seek synergies and best practices to improve productivity or customer service.
• Safety and Compliance:
  Guide operations management in compliance with government and regulatory guidelines and company programs; implement programs to ensure safety, security, maintenance and ergonomics for operations functions.
• Personnel and Company Policy:
  Delegate responsibility to managers to accomplish productivity goals; enforce DC/company policies on safety and employee discipline; communicate changes to the workforce; 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.
• Union facilities only:
  Negotiate terms of collective bargaining agreements.
• Other duties assigned by manager.

• 4-year degree preferred (or High School Diploma (or GED) and equivalent experience)

• 10 years operations experience, various job functions in distribution management, minimum of 5 years of management experience

• D.O.T. regulations, Labor Relations, Selecting/interviewing/recruiting, Customer Service, budgeting and cost control, knowledge of OSHA, HACCP and other regulations, PC skills.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds).

The expected base rate for this role is between $130,000 - $215,000

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